Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking at Jarosite Reef.

First up, this spot is a consistent, exposed reef break that handles a good SW groundswell. It’s an advanced wave, so this isn’t the place for learners. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The window opens up with a solid run starting Sunday, September 6th. We’ve got a nice, clean 3ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 14-second period. The wind is light and cross-off, making for some clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate (625), and it’s looking like a really good session to warm up the week.

The action really steps up on Sunday afternoon, though. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SW, still with that long 14-second period. The energy is strong (2753), and the wind is still a light cross-off. This is proper, heavy reef juice for the experienced crew. It’s going to be a standout, but you want to be comfortable in big, powerful waves.

Monday morning, September 7th, drops back to a clean 3ft, but the tide might mess with the shape a little. It’s still a clean wave, just not as punchy.

Tuesday morning, September 8th, is another highlight. We’ve got a 3ft swell, but check the period – 18 seconds! That’s very long-period groundswell, and the energy is moderate (1070). This is a classic reef pulse; the waves will be well-shaped, with long gaps between sets. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be glassy. This is a real standout for the connoisseur.

Wednesday, September 9th, gets big and messy. The swell hits 12ft in the afternoon with a strong 18-second period, but the wind swings onshore and gets fresh. The energy is massive (14143), but it’s going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. Unless you’re a tow crew, this is a pass.

Thursday, September 10th, morning cleans up with a 10ft SSW swell at 17 seconds and a light cross-off wind. The energy is strong (5274). This is a serious, powerful wave for big-wave chargers only. It’s a standout for the hardcore crew, but the conditions are clean.

After that, the swell settles down through the weekend. Friday, September 11th, is a clean 5ft with a light breeze, and Saturday, September 12th, is the real gem. The wind goes glassy offshore from the NW, and the swell is a solid 5ft with a 15-second period. Energy is moderate (1117). That’s a perfect afternoon session, clean and lined up.

The next week, from September 14th onward, the swell drops. You’ve got clean, small waves (2ft to 4ft) with offshore winds, but the energy is weak. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. There’s a bit of a gap of a few days with very ordinary conditions.

Then, on Monday, September 21st, the long-range forecast shows a pulse of 7ft SW swell with a 22-second period. That’s a very long, powerful groundswell. The energy is strong (4678), and the wind is light and cross-off. This is a promising long-range standout, but it's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it. This kind of long-period swell at a reef can be absolutely world-class.

The standout sessions are the Saturday morning, September 12th, for the clean, glassy conditions, and the big, clean Thursday morning, September 10th, for the experienced chargers. The Sunday afternoon, September 6th, is also a top pick for the first big push.

Rusty out.

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