Toquay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 144.32° E

Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Toquay Reef sea temperature is
13.4° C
0.3° 

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


Toquay Reef surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,804 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 13th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 13th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a solid run of surf, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. The first real standout is Friday morning, August 7th at Toquay Reef. It’s not the biggest swell, coming in at 4ft from the SW, but that 16-second period means it’s a proper groundswell with some real grunt. The wind is light and offshore from the NW, so the reef is going to be clean as a whistle. The waves will have shape and power, even if the combined swell energy is moderate (575). The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is pretty average for the time of year, so you won’t be complaining about a freak cold snap.

Now, the real heavy hitter comes later. Thursday afternoon, August 13th, is the one for the experienced crew. The swell jumps to a solid 10ft from the SW, with a 15-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the SW. This is a serious amount of water moving around – the combined energy hits a massive 5264. This is not for beginners; this is expert territory. The reef will handle that size, but you need to know what you’re doing.

The weekend before that, from Saturday, August 8th through to Monday, August 10th, gets a bit mixed. The wind is a persistent cross-offshore, which isn't terrible, but the swell quality is a bit questionable with the tide. On Monday afternoon, August 10th, the swell drops to 4ft but the period goes up to 17 seconds – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is strong (1404), but it’s a bit of a gamble with the wind and tide alignment.

After the big day on the 13th, we see a steady drop-off. Friday, August 14th still has plenty of size (10ft in the morning, 8ft in the afternoon) and strong energy (4022 and 5056), but the wind shifts to a cross-offshore. The waves will be there, but not as clean as the peak day. By Saturday, August 15th, the wind turns cross-onshore and the quality drops off a cliff.

The following week, from Monday, August 17th onwards, the surf gets smaller and more inconsistent. You’ll see some clean, smaller days with offshore winds, like Wednesday, August 19th (2ft, 16-second period, light offshore NW wind), but it’s a real drop in energy. The Thursday, August 20th afternoon looks alright with a moderate offshore breeze and 3ft of clean SW swell. It’s a gentle end to the run.

Overall, the best bet is the clean, powerful Friday morning session on the 7th, and the big, heavy expert session on Thursday afternoon, August 13th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly near gales.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:16PM1.83m
5:15AM1.81m
4:48PM1.80m
6:04AM1.79m
5:24PM1.75m
7:02AM1.74m
6:09PM1.69m
8:12AM1.69m
7:06PM1.62m
9:32AM1.68m
8:25PM1.55m
10:50AM1.72m
9:59PM1.54m
Low Tide
10:45PM0.19m
11:02AM0.70m
11:24PM0.14m
11:46AM0.81m
00:11AM0.13m
12:38PM0.93m
1:07AM0.16m
1:45PM1.02m
2:14AM0.21m
3:11PM1.05m
3:33AM0.25m
4:42PM0.98m
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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.

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