
Surf Forecasts:
Toquay Reef surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 8,500 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Toquay Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Toquay Reef in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Toquay Reef’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right out of the gate, Tuesday the 7th of July, we’ve got a nice pulse of long-period SW groundswell rolling in. It’s 4 ft with a 17 second period and glassy conditions in the morning – just perfect. The water is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wave energy is moderate (677). This is the standout session early on. Keep in mind, though, it’s a reef setup so you’ll want your wits about you. Crowds can show up sometimes, so get in early.
Thursday morning the 9th is another clean window. Swell drops a little to 3 ft, still 16 seconds, and it’s glassy again. The energy is a bit weaker (489), but it’ll be fun and clean if you can sneak out before the wind swings around.
Now, things get interesting but messy from the weekend. Friday the 10th morning has offshore winds and a clean 4 ft SW swell, but that’s about the last easy session for a while. Saturday the 11th gets blown out by 30 km/h winds – fresh breeze and messy. The swell is small and weak.
Sunday the 12th morning sees the wind cranking offshore at 35 km/h, and the swell jumps to 4 ft with 14 seconds. The energy climbs (1042), but that wind strength makes it a real battle. Not for the faint-hearted.
Monday the 13th is the first big push. We’re looking at 8 ft of SW groundswell, 16 seconds, and offshore winds. The energy jumps to 3372 – strong. This is big for Toquay Reef. It’s well into expert territory, especially on the reef. Only for those who know what they’re doing. Tuesday the 14th stays solid at 7 ft with similar energy and cross-off winds. Still heavy, still for experienced crew only.
The middle of the second week, around Thursday the 16th, the swell backs off to 5 ft but the wind gets tricky – cross and cross-on. Not the best shape. Friday the 17th brings lighter offshore winds and a smaller 3 ft swell – clean but weak.
Now, for the real standout long-range call: Tuesday the 21st of July. That morning is looking special. 7 ft of SW groundswell, 17 seconds, gentle offshore breeze, and the energy hits 4282. The forecast says excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar – though it’s two weeks out, so treat it as promising but not locked in. Wednesday the 22nd stays solid with offshore winds and 6 ft, but the wind picks up.
There’s surf on offer most days, but the real highlights are the glassy early sessions on July 7th and 9th, and then that big, clean swell window around July 21st. The rest is either too windy or too big for anything but the hardcore crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
671 | 587 | 462 | 989 | 1351 | 823 | 471 | 355 | 669 | 485 | 313 | 203 | 203 | 158 | 396 | 586 | 1238 | 2032 | 3326 | 3668 | 3863 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:19PM1.83m | 4:47AM1.61m | 4:47PM1.79m | 5:34AM1.65m | 5:18PM1.75m | 6:28AM1.69m | 5:54PM1.70m | 7:30AM1.71m | 6:39PM1.65m | 8:40AM1.74m | 7:35PM1.61m | 9:55AM1.78m | 8:45PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:43PM0.46m | 10:38AM0.59m | 11:15PM0.38m | 11:21AM0.70m | 11:54PM0.30m | 12:10PM0.81m | 00:39AM0.22m | 1:09PM0.92m | 1:34AM0.17m | 2:18PM1.01m | 2:38AM0.14m | 3:38PM1.04m | 3:48AM0.11m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
671 | 587 | 462 | 989 | 1351 | 823 | 471 | 355 | 669 | 485 | 313 | 203 | 203 | 158 | 396 | 456 | 1238 | 2032 | 3326 | 3668 | 3863 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | S 16 | SSW 23 | SW 14 | S 18 | — | SE 12 | SW 20 | S 17 | SE 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 4 | — | SW 14 | — | — | S 16 | SW 20 | — |
3 | 21 | 51 | 251 | 96 | — | 5 | 97 | 52 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | 586 | — | — | 46 | 400 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | N 4 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
— | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 19 | — | 11 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 29 | 14 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 325 | 39 | 325 | 568 | 795 | 8 | 530 | 530 | 1 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Toquay Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Toquay Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Toquay Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Toquay 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 (Toquay 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 Toquay 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.
Toquay Reef is 21 km (13 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.










