Jarosite Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.38° S 144.27° E

Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jarosite Reef sea temperature is
14.3°C
1.3° 

Jarosite Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jarosite Reef surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 980 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with SW 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 24th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 24th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 27th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jarosite Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
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Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
21
0.5
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
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13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
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16
1.1
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
886
612
406
290
199
151
93
134
162
277
184
686
834
883
796
621
427
309
230
612
530
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
ESE
5
N
10
NNE
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
NW
15
SSW
5
ESE
15
SSW
10
WSW
30
SSE
25
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
15
E
15
NE
20
ENE
25
NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
7:00PM1.30m
9:27AM1.42m
8:53PM1.28m
10:37AM1.46m
10:34PM1.37m
11:25AM1.52m
11:40PM1.52m
12:02PM1.59m
00:29AM1.70m
12:36PM1.65m
1:11AM1.87m
1:08PM1.72m
1:52AM2.00m
Low Tide
1:52PM1.07m
2:03AM0.70m
3:38PM1.03m
3:36AM0.73m
4:51PM0.91m
4:54AM0.70m
5:36PM0.75m
5:52AM0.64m
6:12PM0.57m
6:38AM0.58m
6:47PM0.39m
7:19AM0.54m
7:21PM0.22m
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Temp °C
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14
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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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