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Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Torquay (29 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Jarosite Reef surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 04 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Jarosite Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jarosite Reef sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jarosite Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Jarosite Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jarosite Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 5th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 9th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jarosite Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | |
162 | 437 | 1341 | 1214 | 732 | 545 | 532 | 1434 | 1507 | 3524 | 6324 | 1117 | 2927 | 4626 | 2511 | 1659 | 757 | 634 | 443 | 419 | 752 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:25AM1.58m | 2:23PM1.96m | 2:00AM1.59m | 2:58PM1.94m | 2:33AM1.58m | 3:32PM1.91m | 3:06AM1.55m | 4:05PM1.85m | 3:39AM1.51m | 4:39PM1.79m | 4:14AM1.46m | 5:13PM1.72m | 4:55AM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:57PM0.69m | 7:40AM0.23m | 8:31PM0.68m | 8:15AM0.23m | 9:05PM0.69m | 8:49AM0.26m | 9:39PM0.71m | 9:22AM0.31m | 10:13PM0.75m | 9:54AM0.38m | 10:48PM0.78m | 10:28AM0.46m | 11:26PM0.80m | 11:07AM0.56m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 |
 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | 5:24 |
1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
11 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 162 | 437 | 702 | 1214 | 732 | 545 | 532 | 91 | 204 | 596 | 2647 | 1117 | 60 | 2122 | 1491 | 1093 | 757 | 634 | 443 | 419 | 752 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | SE 10 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SE 11 | E 10 | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | S 12 | — |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 162 | 4 | 18 | 45 | 98 | 5 | 2 | — | 834 | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | 69 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 14 | SE 10 | S 24 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 17 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 3 | SW 12 | SW 9 | — | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 15 | 4 | 1341 | 497 | — | 1 | 2 | 1434 | 1507 | 3524 | 6324 | 871 | 2927 | 4626 | 2511 | 1659 | — | 53 | 40 | 71 | 71 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 159 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 372 | 554 | 575 | 8 | 372 | 527 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 67 | 10 | 8 | 34 | 34 |
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Information about the Jarosite Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jarosite Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jarosite Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jarosite Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Jarosite Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Jarosite Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Jarosite Reef is 27 km (17 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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