Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the surf coming our way.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real juice building for later. The main break on offer is Toquay Reef, a reef setup that handles a south-west swell well. It's very consistent, so if there’s swell and the wind plays ball, it’ll be working. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is right on the money for this time of year—no weird warm or cold streaks to worry about.

Thursday morning on the 30th of July is actually a solid bet to kick things off. We’re looking at a clean 5ft swell out of the SSW with a 13-second period – that’s proper groundswell with some punch behind it. The combined energy is moderate (837). Winds are cross-off from the west at 9 mph, so expect tidy lines rolling into that reef. Not a standout epic, but a very good way to start the run. Afternoon drops off a touch to 5ft, still clean.

Friday the 31st of July sees the swell dip to 4ft in the morning, still clean. But the real treat is Friday afternoon – the wind goes glassy, dead still, with a 3ft SSW swell. That’s as clean as it gets for some smaller, playful waves on the reef.

Now, hold tight for Saturday the 1st of August. The morning is small at 2ft, but the afternoon absolutely fires up. Swell jumps to 5ft out of the SW with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy hits 1710 – that’s strong, high-quality wave energy. Winds are light cross-off from the north at 3 mph. This is the first true standout. The waves will have serious shape and power, but with that long period, expect long lulls between sets. Toquay Reef is perfect for that kind of swell – it won’t just close out on you. This one’s for the experienced crew; the size and power are no joke.

Sunday the 2nd of August sees the swell back to 4ft, but the north wind picks up to 12-16 mph. It stays clean, but it’s a bit lumpy. Still rideable for those who want it.

Monday the 3rd of August brings a push. Morning is 4ft with a fresh 19 mph offshore wind from the WNW – clean and lined up. The standout moment here is Monday afternoon, with a 8ft SW swell and a 13-second period. That’s big, with combined energy roaring at 3948 – that’s strong energy. Winds are cross-off at 22 mph. This is expert territory only. It’s going to be big, meaty, and powerful at Toquay Reef.

Tuesday the 4th of August stays solid with a 8ft SW swell in the morning, dropping to 6ft in the afternoon. Winds are cross-off from the WSW at 16 mph. Still big and clean, but definitely for experienced surfers only.

The week of the 5th to the 9th of August is a quiet spell. Swell drops right down to 2ft to 3ft through the period. Winds are mostly light and cross-off, but the swell just isn’t there. There’s a brief flicker on the 7th of August, but the wind switches onshore from the SE, putting a chop on things. Not much to write home about for a few days.

Things start to look promising again from the 10th of August. The 10th has moderate offshore winds and the swell sits around 3ft to 4ft, but it’s the 11th of August that’s another big highlight. Tuesday morning the 11th sees a 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, combined energy of 1329 – strong. Winds are moderate offshore from the WNW at 16 mph. Tuesday afternoon holds at 5ft with the same long period and clean offshore wind. This is another true standout for the experienced surfer – proper groundswell, clean lines, that reef is going to be working.

The 12th of August is solid but windier, with fresh offshore winds and 4ft to 5ft of SW swell. The 13th of August offers a gentler offshore breeze and 4ft waves – cleaner but smaller.

The final standout on the cards is the 14th of August. Friday afternoon sees a 6ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period. Combined energy is a massive 2577 – that’s strong power. Winds are cross-off from the WSW at 12 mph. This is promising for expert surfers, but it’s far out – two weeks away – so treat it as a promising prospect. That long period will need that reef to do its thing.

So, if I had to pick the best on offer: Saturday the 1st of August afternoon is the first true gem for experienced surfers. Then keep an eye on the 11th of August – that is proper, clean groundswell with offshore winds. The 14th of August could be a monster if it holds. Toquay Reef is the spot.

Rusty.

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