Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot on the menu, but it’s got some serious potential if you time it right. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises when you jump in.

Saturday 12th September is where it’s at. We’re looking at a solid 6ft SSW groundswell with a long 15-second period, and the energy is pumping at (1427). That’s moderate wave energy, but with a long period like that, the waves will have plenty of punch. The wind is a light northerly, blowing cross-off, keeping the faces clean. This is the standout session. It’s a bit much for beginners – over 5ft – but for the experienced crew, Toquay Reef is looking prime. Crowds might be around, but a reef break with this kind of swell and light offshore wind is worth fighting for. The swell drops a bit for the afternoon, down to 5ft with a SW direction, but still clean and solid.

Sunday 13th sees the energy drop off. Morning is 4ft and clean but the wind picks up, making it feel weaker. Monday 14th is small and not worth paddling out for.

Tuesday 15th gets interesting again, but maybe not for the right reasons. There’s a big 8ft SW swell hitting, with strong energy (3415), but the wind is a fresh 19 mph WSW blowing cross-off. It’s big, clean, but that size is only for experts – over 8ft is gnarly territory. By the afternoon, the wind swings SW and turns onshore, making it a choppy mess that’s only really appealing for kite surfers.

Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th are write-offs with onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell is there, but the quality is cooked.

Friday 18th is a redemption day. Blowing a moderate 12 mph offshore from the NW, with 4ft of SW groundswell and a 16-second period. The energy is solid for the size (1215). This will be clean and lined up. Not the biggest, but the quality will be there.

Saturday 19th through Sunday 20th fade out with small, unappealing waves.

Now here’s the real deal for the long range. Monday 21st September is the biggest call of the forecast. A monster 7ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period is forecast, and the energy is cranking at (4312). Combine that with a light 6 mph northerly wind blowing cross-off, and you’ve got a recipe for perfection on the reef. This is a serious, powerful groundswell – the kind that will barrel at a reef like Toquay. At over 7ft, it’s experts only, but for them, this is a potential day of the year. This is a promise, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Tuesday 22nd holds onto that energy with a 7ft SW swell, still clean with gentle offshore winds. Another cracker for the experienced crew.

The rest of the window into late September fades back to smaller, less consistent surf with mixed wind.

All in all, the standouts are Saturday 12th for a solid, clean weekend session, and Monday 21st September for a bold, powerful long-range call. Don’t sleep on Friday 18th either for a clean, fun session.

Stay wet,
Rusty

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