Toquay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 144.32° E

Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Toquay Reef sea temperature is
13.4°C
0.5° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,529 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 4th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Toquay Reef.

We’ve got a decent run of surf on the reef, but you’ll need to pick your windows. The swell direction is consistently from the SW, which is right in that optimum zone for this spot, and the period hangs around that 13 to 16-second range for the most part, meaning proper groundswell energy with real shape and push.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild to report there. The combined wave energy on Saturday morning the 29th of August is moderate, around 466, with a clean 4 ft SW swell. That’s a nice, easy start to the weekend with clean conditions and a slight offshore cross-off breeze. Saturday afternoon jumps up to 7 ft and 2293 energy, but the wind swings cross-on and the surface gets a bit choppy, so I’d stick to the morning.

Sunday the 30th is another solid morning call: 5 ft SSW swell, 835 energy, light cross-off wind and clean faces. Again, the afternoons get messy with the same onshore pattern. But Monday the 31st? That’s the real standout in the near term. Monday morning we’ve got that same 5 ft SW groundswell, 1011 energy, but the wind goes offshore from the NNW – clean, lined-up waves for the experienced crew. Then Monday afternoon turns glassy, with 4 ft SSW and 1142 energy; that’s about as good as it gets for a mid-summer session.

A quick heads-up: wind gets a bit stronger through Tuesday and Wednesday, but it’s still offshore or cross-off, so the reef will hold its shape. Early September 3rd (Thursday) morning has a nice 5 ft SW swell with 1102 energy and a good offshore breeze – another excellent option.

Into the second week, things settle down in size but there’s still quality on offer. Saturday the 5th of September morning has 5 ft, 1140 energy, and strong offshore wind. The following Thursday the 10th afternoon has a beautiful 4 ft SSW, 16-second period groundswell, and 918 energy with light cross-off wind. That’s a lovely clean session.

The very last window on Sunday the 13th of September morning is a ripper: 6 ft SW, 16-second period, 1788 energy, and a solid offshore wind. For a reef break, that’s pretty special – just keep in mind it’s a bit further out, so treat it as a promising long-range call.

Avoid the 9th of September – strong onshore wind and lumpy water. That’s a write-off.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Thursday
3
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
16
1.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
2.5
SW
13
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.6
SW
16
1.4
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16
1.1
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15
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14
1.2
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15
1.4
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15
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
480
466
1811
465
669
2031
895
857
672
1255
871
558
393
674
879
915
1020
874
471
Wind (km/h)
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W
5
WNW
15
S
10
W
10
W
15
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5
WNW
5
NNW
5
SE
10
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
25
WNW
15
W
10
WSW
15
WNW
25
NW
30
NW
25
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Wind State
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cross-on
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off
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High Tide
11:57PM1.42m
12:53PM1.70m
00:50AM1.55m
1:23PM1.76m
1:34AM1.69m
1:52PM1.81m
2:14AM1.81m
2:20PM1.83m
2:52AM1.90m
2:48PM1.85m
3:31AM1.96m
3:17PM1.85m
Low Tide
6:15AM0.52m
7:03PM0.71m
7:00AM0.47m
7:34PM0.55m
7:40AM0.45m
8:04PM0.40m
8:17AM0.45m
8:34PM0.26m
8:53AM0.47m
9:06PM0.15m
9:29AM0.52m
9:40PM0.08m
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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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