Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

This outlook is all about one spot: Jarosite Reef. It's an exposed, advanced reef break, and it's a consistent one. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won't need any extra rubber.

We're starting off on Friday, July 10th, with a solid start. Morning sees a clean 3ft SW groundswell, with a very long period of 15 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW, making for some good, clean waves. The energy is moderate (421). It's a good, cruisy session to kick things off. The wind goes a bit weird in the afternoon, so the morning is the call.

Saturday morning, July 11th, is a write-off. Swell is tiny at 2ft and the wind is howling. Not worth a look.

Sunday, July 12th, is where things get interesting. The morning has a building 5ft SW swell, but it's blown out by a strong 25 mph offshore wind. That's a tough paddle. But the afternoon? The swell jumps to a massive 15ft from the WSW, and the energy is pumping (8185). That is way too big for anyone but the most experienced. This is a day for watching from the cliff, not paddling out.

Monday, July 13th, drops back to a more manageable 6ft to 7ft SW groundswell, with clean offshore winds. The energy is still strong (2961 and 2048). This is a solid day for the local crew who know the reef.

Tuesday, July 14th is the real standout. The morning is a beast again with a 15ft SW swell (12553 energy) – expert only, if at all. The afternoon, however, drops to a clean 8ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period and moderate cross-off winds. This is a top-tier session for experienced surfers.

The real gold is on Wednesday, July 15th. The swell settles to a clean 6ft, then 6ft, from the SSW, with light offshore winds all day. The energy is strong (1565 and 1382). This is beautiful, clean, powerful reef surf. If you're experienced, this is the best on offer.

Thursday, July 16th, brings a glassy, smaller day with 4ft to 4ft SSW and SW swell. The wind is flat calm – glassy conditions. This is a beautiful, mellow day for a longboard or a funboard.

Friday, July 17th, is another clean day. The swell picks back up to a solid 5ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period, and light winds. Good, fun waves.

Things taper off over the weekend of July 18th and 19th, with the swell dropping to under 3ft and northerly winds picking up.

The following week sees a bit of a lull, but then Thursday, July 23rd, is a highlight. The swell is a clean 5ft from the SW with a very long period (16 seconds) and light offshore winds. This is an excellent call for experienced surfers. The energy is solid (1140 and 1077).

Friday, July 24th, is the big one from the second week. The morning shows a massive 13ft SW swell (7597 energy) – expert only. The afternoon drops to a much cleaner 5ft with a moderate offshore wind, making for an excellent, powerful session.

The weekend of July 25th is small again as the swell fades.

So, for the best of the best: Wednesday, July 15th is the one for a clean, powerful session without the scary size. For the bigger wave hunters, Tuesday afternoon, July 14th and Friday afternoon, July 24th are the standout calls.

Rusty.

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