Surf Forecasts:
Jarosite Reef surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,085 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period with SSW swell.
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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jarosite Reef in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jarosite Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk surf in feet and miles per hour.
This forecast is all about one break: Jarosite Reef. It’s an advanced reef break, so it’s for the guys who know what they’re doing. The water temp is 56°, which is pretty normal for the time of year.
The action starts on Sunday, August 23rd. The morning serves up a 5ft swell from the southwest, with a 14-second period, and a light 6 mph offshore from the northwest. Combined energy is 1218, which is moderate. It’s glassy clean. Sunday afternoon is even better: 5ft, 16-second period, same clean conditions, energy at 1735. This is the kind of start you dream about.
Monday the 24th sees the swell drop to 4ft. Still clean, but smaller. Energy falls to 554.
Tuesday the 25th afternoon is a hidden gem. Only 4ft, but the wind goes almost glassy light from the southwest. The wave comment says “very good.” Energy is 505, but it’s clean.
Wednesday the 26th is a mess. Onshore chop. Don’t bother.
Thursday the 27th is small and clean, with a 3ft swell and a gentle offshore.
Then, Friday the 28th of August is your big standout. The morning has a 4ft groundswell from the southwest, with an amazing 18-second period. The wind is a moderate 12 mph offshore from the west-northwest. Energy hits 906. This is the pick of the period – long period, clean, good push. The afternoon holds at 4ft with 17-second period and light winds.
Saturday the 29th drops off to 3ft.
Sunday the 30th of August morning is another serious session. A 6ft swell from the south-southwest, 16-second period, and light cross-off winds. Energy is 1793. That’s a powerful, clean session for experts only. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 6ft, but the wind goes onshore, spoiling it.
Monday the 31st of August keeps it going: 5ft, 15-second period, light offshore in the morning. Energy at 1322. Clean.
Tuesday the 1st of September offers a moderate 5ft swell, with a consistent offshore breeze. Energy in the 770-900 range. Fun.
Wednesday the 2nd is smaller, with 4ft in the morning, clean.
From Thursday the 3rd, the swell fades to 2-3ft through the weekend, with poor wind on Friday the 4th.
There’s a tiny window on Sunday the 6th of September – a 4ft, 12-second swell with glassy afternoon conditions. Energy is 561. Small but clean.
Finally, Monday the 7th of September ends with a massive 13ft swell from the west-southwest in the afternoon. Energy is 7047. That’s a monster, but the wind is strong cross-off. Only for the elite.
The best calls are Sunday the 23rd of August for that clean start, and Friday the 28th of August for the perfect long-period groundswell with offshore wind. Sunday the 30th of August morning is also a top pick. Crowds can pop up here, so be early.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 877 | 1224 | 863 | 545 | 450 | 376 | 509 | 376 | 251 | 260 | 465 | 106 | 133 | 77 | 369 | 881 | 692 | 553 | 350 | 285 | 353 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:50PM1.52m | 7:46AM1.48m | 6:27PM1.43m | 9:06AM1.44m | 7:25PM1.34m | 10:33AM1.47m | 9:05PM1.28m | 11:36AM1.55m | 10:46PM1.32m | 12:19PM1.63m | 11:57PM1.42m | 12:53PM1.70m | 00:50AM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:19PM0.97m | 00:44AM0.47m | 1:11PM1.07m | 1:38AM0.55m | 2:36PM1.14m | 2:51AM0.60m | 4:31PM1.11m | 4:11AM0.61m | 5:46PM1.00m | 5:20AM0.57m | 6:30PM0.86m | 6:15AM0.52m | 7:03PM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 877 | 1224 | 863 | 545 | 450 | 376 | 509 | 376 | 163 | 260 | 465 | 86 | 133 | 77 | 286 | 881 | 692 | 553 | 350 | 285 | 353 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 14 | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | S 18 | S 17 | — | SSE 15 | — | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 316 | 511 | 33 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 295 | 129 | 251 | 167 | — | 106 | 54 | 71 | 369 | 25 | 23 | — | 21 | — | 142 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | E 3 | — | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 21 | S 20 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 25 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 1 | — | 13 | — | 41 | 15 | 72 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
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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).
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