Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, gather 'round. Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for our little slice of the world. We've only got one spot on the menu for the next two weeks, and it's a classic reef setup that knows how to handle a good south-west swell.

Right now, the water's sitting at a cool 56°F—that's just about spot on for this time of year. The early part of the week is a bit of a write-off, honestly. We've got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first few days are looking pretty flat and messy, with onshore winds and weak, short-period swell. Not worth paddling out for.

The real action starts to fire up around Saturday, August 22nd. The ocean is going to start waking up. The combined energy jumps right up into the four-digit range (1207), and we're looking at a solid 5ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period. That's proper, long-period energy. The wind is a bit cross-off, so it'll be a little lumpy, but it's going to be powerful. By Saturday afternoon, the swell drops just a hair to 5ft, but the wind lays down even more. It's going to be a heavy, clean session for the experienced crew.

Sunday, August 23rd, is the absolute standout. Don't miss it. The afternoon is shaping up to be pure magic. We've got a solid 5ft SW swell, a 16-second period, and the wind is forecast to go glassy. Dead flat, no wind. That's a rare and beautiful thing. The combined energy is pumping at 1391, meaning the reef is going to be sucking up a ton of power. The break will be handling the long-period swell perfectly, offering those grinding, hollow lines. The crowds will be there, but when it's this good, you find a way to make it work.

We get a bit of a lull early the next week, but the swell kicks back in hard. Friday, August 28th, is another big one. The morning brings a 7ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period. That's a monster set of lines marching in. The wind is a clean cross-off, so the face will be smooth. The afternoon gets even bigger, hitting 7ft with a 16-second period, and the wind goes offshore. This is expert territory, boys. If you're not comfortable in heavy, powerful reef surf, give this one a wide berth. The combined energy is in the 2000s, which is a lot of water moving around.

After that, things get a bit messy again with a cross-onshore flow and a dropping swell. But hold on, because Monday, August 31st, looks like a fantastic reset. The swell drops back to a more manageable 3ft, but the period is a gorgeous 16 seconds, and the air is near calm. The combined energy is still a healthy 603, meaning the waves will have shape and push without being a washing machine. It's going to be clean, lined up, and a whole lot of fun for everyone.

The very last day of the forecast, Thursday, September 3rd, also has a gem. A 4ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period and glassy conditions. That's a sweet, clean day for a point-and-reef setup like this.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a bust. The standout that has my heart racing is Sunday the 23rd. The afternoon glass-off with 5ft of clean, long-period swell is a date you don't want to miss. The second big highlight is Friday the 28th, but that's for the big dogs only. The rest of the window has a few fun sessions, but those two days are the ones to circle on the calendar.

Rusty, signing off.

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