Toquay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 144.32° E

Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 07 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, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 10,006 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (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 Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Toquay Reef in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 13th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 13th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down what’s on the cards for Toquay Reef.

The early part of the run is a bit of a mixed bag. Friday morning, August 7, is the best of the bunch to start. Skies are clear, with a light offshore breeze from the WNW at 6 mph, and a solid 4ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period. The water is 56°F, pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (576). That’s a clean, lined-up reef wave for an intermediate surfer. Crowds can show up sometimes, but the conditions will make it worth it.

Friday afternoon stays clean, with a little cross-off wind. The swell is 3ft with a 15-second period, still glassy. Good for a late session.

Saturday, August 8, is a letdown. The swell holds at 3ft, but the wind picks up from the north and goes cross-off, making things a bit messy. Energy drops. It’s marginal.

Sunday, August 9, is a washout. Strong northerly winds at 22 mph, and the swell drops to under 2ft. The energy is weak (205). Not worth paddling out.

Then we get a spike. Monday, August 10, sees a big jump in energy, with the combined energy at 1143 in the morning and 1595 in the afternoon. The swell is 4ft, but the wind is howling from the WSW at 19 mph, making for choppy, sloppy conditions. It’s a pass for surfing – but if you’re into kiting, this setup might look interesting.

Tuesday morning, August 11, is where it gets good. The wind swings around to the NNW at 12 mph, going offshore. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1213). The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The reef should be firing. This is the standout of the first week.

Wednesday morning, August 12, has a similar setup with a 4ft, 17-second period swell and a fresh offshore from the NNW at 19 mph. The energy is solid (824). Clean, punchy waves. The afternoon turns to rain and stronger wind, so get out early.

Now, for the experts. Thursday, August 13, brings a big one. The morning sees a 12ft SW swell with a 16-second period – that’s over 8ft, so it’s for experienced surfers only. The combined energy is massive (7687). The wind is cross-off from the WNW at 16 mph, so it’s clean but powerful. This is the second standout, but only for those with the skills.

Friday, August 14, drops a bit, with a 5ft swell in the morning and a 7ft in the afternoon. The wind stays cross-off, and the energy is still strong (2802 in the afternoon). Good, solid reef waves.

The second week is more of a mixed bag. Saturday, August 15, goes onshore from the SSE and SE, ruining the shape. The swell is around 6-6ft, but the wind is wrong. By Sunday, August 16, it’s cross-on from the east, with small wind ripples. Not great.

Monday, August 17, looks better again. A 3ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and a light offshore from the WNW at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (421). Clean conditions, fun waves.

The rest of the week is small, with swell dropping to 2-3ft on Tuesday and Wednesday, though the wind is offshore or light. The energy is weak. The best call in the second week is probably Wednesday morning, August 19, with a 4ft, 16-second period swell and a gentle offshore from the NNW at 9 mph. Clean, but not pumping.

Thursday, August 20, sees a jump in the afternoon with a 5ft WSW swell and strong energy (2201), but the wind is cross-off from the NNE at 16 mph. It’s a bit messy, but for the brave, there might be a few.

After that, it fades out. Friday, August 21, has a clean 4ft morning, but the wind goes onshore in the afternoon. Saturday, August 22, is cross-on and rainy.

So, bottom line: if you’re an intermediate, get out on Friday morning, August 7, and Tuesday morning, August 11. If you’re an expert, Thursday morning, August 13, is the big one. The second week is quieter, but Wednesday morning, August 19, offers a clean little window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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3
3
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1
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2
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4
4
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2
2
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6
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
18
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
1
SW
21
1.3
SW
19
1.3
SW
17
3
WSW
13
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
1.2
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
2.1
SW
12
3.5
SW
16
2.2
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
546
427
588
492
468
297
192
111
815
1135
1062
2947
623
529
358
822
1179
1276
5649
2404
1246
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
N
15
N
20
N
30
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
20
N
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
WNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
30
N
30
NNW
35
W
30
WSW
25
WNW
25
WSW
15
WNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
11:54AM1.79m
11:28PM1.60m
Low Tide
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
4:51AM0.25m
5:55PM0.82m
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7:18
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7:13
7:13
7:11
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5:37
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5:40
5:42
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5
1
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Temp °C
12
14
12
16
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13
11
12
11
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11
9
14
12
13
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9
11
14
14
12
Feels °C
9
12
9
11
9
7
4
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7
7
4
4
7
5
6
4
1
6
9
9
8
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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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