Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Toquay Reef. This is the only spot on the menu for the next 16 days, and it’s a consistent reef that’s always ready to go. The water is around 56°F, pretty normal for the time of year, nothing to worry about.

First chance to paddle out is Wednesday afternoon, the 26th of August. It’s a bit rough, to be honest. Swell is 4.3ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, decent groundswell, but the wind is a cross-on 12 mph, so it’s going to be choppy and messy. The combined energy is moderate at 528, but it’s not looking good. I’d wait.

Thursday the 27th is a different story. Morning has a clean 2.6ft SSW swell, 11-second period, and light offshore wind from the NW at 6 mph. That’s glassy. Afternoon cleans up even more with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is low at 202 and 230, so it’s weak, but it’ll be smooth for a longboard. Not a standout, but a nice start.

Friday the 28th gets interesting. Morning swell is 4.3ft from the SW with a period of 18 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell. Energy is 761, moderate. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. That long period will make the waves better shaped, and a reef handles it well. Afternoon has 4.3ft with a 17-second period, energy 911, but the wind turns cross-shore, so expect some chop. Still decent.

Saturday the 29th morning is clean with a 3.6ft SW swell, 14-second period, and cross-off wind. Energy 468. Nice, easy surf. The afternoon turns poor with a cross-on wind, so get out early.

Now, Sunday the 30th is a real highlight. Morning glassy conditions with offshore wind from the WNW at 3 mph, and a 4.3ft SSW swell, 13-second period. Energy 665. It’s clean, it’s fun, and the reef is going to line up nicely. This is a solid window.

But the real standout? Monday the 31st of August. Morning has 4.9ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, and a light offshore wind. Energy is 1323 – that’s moderate to strong. The data says excellent for experienced surfers, and I’m with that. Afternoon is even better with 4.6ft SW, 14-second period, cross-off breeze, and energy 1040. This is the best session of the first week. The reef will hold the long period perfectly, and it’s not too big for a confident intermediate.

Tuesday the 1st of September is still solid, but the wind picks up to 19-22 mph offshore. That’s fresh, but it’s offshore, so it’ll be clean. Swell is 3.9ft to 3.6ft with 15-16 second periods. Energy drops to 703 and 581. It’s good, but not the standout.

The second week kicks off with a big swell building. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd see 4.3ft to 6.6ft SW swell, periods 14-16 seconds, and fresh offshore winds. Energy climbs to 1513 and 1647. This is getting chunky, and with the reef, it’s going to be powerful. Not for beginners.

Friday the 4th of September is another big one. 6.6ft from the SW, 17-second period, and energy 3460. That’s strong. Wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but this is expert territory. The reef will handle it, but you need to know what you’re doing.

Saturday the 5th is a bit of relief. 5.6ft to 5.2ft from the SSW/SW, 15-second period, light to moderate offshore wind. Energy 1259 and 1139. This is excellent for experienced surfers, clean, and powerful. A great session.

Sunday the 6th is a write-off. Huge 11.5ft swell with 28-31 mph winds. Energy 4250 and 5306. That’s dangerous, and the data says poor. Not surfable for anyone.

Monday the 7th settles down to 6.2ft to 5.9ft, SW, 13-14 seconds, moderate offshore wind. Energy 1470 and 1083. Clean, strong, but manageable for experienced surfers.

Now, the absolute best of the 16 days: Tuesday the 8th of September. Morning has 7.9ft from the SW,

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