Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your wetsuit, let’s see what’s on the cards for Toquay Reef over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the middle of the week is where it starts getting interesting. The water temp sits at about 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Tuesday afternoon kicks things off with a clean 3ft SW groundswell. The wind is offshore and it’s glassy, but the wave energy is pretty weak (448). It’s surfable, but you’ll be scratching around for the set waves.

Wednesday morning and afternoon see the swell bump up to 5ft and 5ft from the SW, with a solid 15-16 second period. The energy jumps right up (1161 and 1220), and the wind is clean cross-off. It’s not huge, but there’s some proper push to the waves now.

Thursday is a bit of a write-off with strong cross-off winds hitting 16 mph, making things messy, even though the swell is building to 6ft-7ft. The energy is moderate (1480-1972), but the wind will spoil the surface.

Now, Friday the 4th of September is the standout. The morning has 8ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind is offshore. The energy is strong (2658). This is excellent for experienced surfers. It’s got some size and serious power, so if you’re not comfortable on a bigger day, sit this one out. The afternoon drops to 7ft but stays clean. This is the best on offer.

Saturday the 5th is a no-go. That same swell gets hit by strong 25 mph winds. It’s just a blowout, even if the swell is 8ft.

Sunday the 6th looks better. Morning winds are light and offshore, with clean 5ft surf. The afternoon is glassy, with 5ft waves and light airs. It’s a mellow, fun session.

Monday the 7th into Tuesday the 8th morning the swell drops right off. Small, weak, not worth a paddle. But then Tuesday afternoon the 8th surprises – a 8ft SW groundswell arrives with a 17-second period and an offshore breeze. The energy jumps to 3870. This is another excellent, powerful swell for experienced surfers. The reef should handle the long period nicely.

The big news is Wednesday the 9th. The swell goes nuclear: 16ft with a 17-second period, and the energy is off the charts (17033). But with strong cross-onshore winds of 28 mph, it’s a total mess. It’s way too big for paddle surfing – honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. The 10th through the 12th are blown out with onshore winds. The 13th shows a small window of glassy, 5ft waves on Sunday afternoon – a nice little clean-up set if you’re keen. The 14th and 15th are small and clean but not worth the hype. The last day, the 16th, is small with moderate cross-off wind but still surfable.

Bottom line: The standouts are clearly Friday the 4th and Tuesday afternoon the 8th. Both are powerful, clean, and for experienced surfers. The rest is a bit hit or miss. Keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty

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