Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like it’s gonna be a slow start, but there’s a real gem waiting for us later. This spot, Toquay Reef, is a reef break, very consistent, exposed to the SW swell, and it handles a big south-west groundswell well—but only when it’s not too much.

Right now, we’re at the start of September. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year—pretty normal, nothing wild.

We’ve got a massive pulse of swell coming in on Thursday the 3rd—15 ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is enormous (8520–9147), but mate, that is just too big for this reef. We’re gonna skip it. You’d be a madman to paddle out.

Then Friday the 4th settles down with 8 ft SW swells, period 16 seconds, and a light offshore wind from the NW. This is a standout for experienced surfers—clean, powerful, and the energy is still high (2526). This is the one to circle. It’s not for beginners though—over 5 ft, and that long period makes it better on the point and reef sections. Saturday the 5th is a write-off—strong winds gusting to 25 mph and lumpy conditions.

From Sunday the 6th through Monday the 7th, the swell drops to 4–5 ft with cross-offshore winds. Nothing special, but a few clean waves in the morning. Tuesday the 8th morning looks decent—5 ft glassy at 5 ft, period 18 seconds—that’s very long period, so it’ll be clean and powerful, but again, better on the reef than the beach break. Then Wednesday the 9th gets messy with onshore winds.

But now—Thursday the 10th of September—this is the real prize. Glassy conditions, 8 ft SSW groundswell, period 18 seconds, and the combined energy is 3973. Offshore wind from the NNW—dead calm in the morning. That is a dream window for big wave riders. It will be big, clean, and powerful. It’s for experts only—over 8 ft—but if you’ve got the skill, this is the best day on offer.

After that, the second week fades. Friday the 11th through Sunday the 13th has 4–5 ft SW swells, clean mornings, but nothing to get excited about. By Monday the 14th, a new SW pulse arrives—6 ft with period 16 seconds—cross-off winds, clear skies. That’s decent. Tuesday the 15th morning looks real good again: 6 ft SW, period 18 seconds, light NW breeze, and energy up at 2582. Another clean, powerful session for those who can handle it.

Wednesday the 16th brings 5 ft SW swells with offshore winds—nice little session, nothing special. But then Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th turn ugly—onshore gales at 25 mph, big lumpy 10 ft swell, and poor conditions. You’re better off staying home.

So, the best on offer: Friday the 4th for a fun, powerful clean swell for experienced surfers, and Thursday the 10th for the big guns—glassy, huge, and dangerous if you’re not ready. If you can only surf once, aim for the 10th.

Rusty.

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