Toquay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 144.32° E

Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Toquay Reef sea temperature is
13.5°C
0.6° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,752 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period with SSW 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 (Sep 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Toquay Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 11th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 11th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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 on the cards for Toquay Reef.

First things first, the water temp is sitting at about 56°, which is pretty much bang on for the time of year. Nothing strange there.

The next few days are a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid, long-period groundswell showing up from the SSW and SW. The energy is strong, around 2080, and the wait between sets will be noticeable – that’s just the nature of a 16-second swell on a reef like this. Friday afternoon sees the first proper surf with a 7 ft swell, but the wind is onshore from the SE, so it’s going to be a bit of a scramble. Not the one to get excited about.

Saturday the 12th is where it starts to clean up. The wind swings to a light N breeze, cross-off, and the swell eases a little to 6 ft. The water will be glassy, and the waves will have proper shape thanks to that 15-second period. This is a solid morning for experienced surfers, and the crowd factor is only a "sometimes" issue, so you’ve got a good chance of a decent session without too much hassle. The energy is still substantial at 1427.

Sunday the 13th sees the swell drop further to 4 ft, and the wind gets a bit punchier from the N at 12 mph. It’s still cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the energy is way down to 509, and the wave size is pretty modest. More of a training day for the intermediate crew.

There is a real quiet patch from Monday the 14th through to Tuesday the 15th morning. The swell drops to 2 ft and the wind gets messy. Then Tuesday afternoon hits – the swell jumps to 8 ft, strong energy (3901), but the wind is howling from the WSW at 15 mph, turning into a messy 22 mph cross-shore by the afternoon. That’s big, raw, and ugly. More of a kite-surfing show than a paddling one. Wednesday the 16th is similar, big swell but onshore wind.

The true standout comes on Thursday morning the 17th. The swell is 5 ft from the SSW, 14-second period, and the wind is a light W breeze, cross-off. The energy is solid at 1057, and the conditions will be clean and lined up. This is the best bet of the first week for a proper, enjoyable session.

Friday the 18th morning is another good call, with a 5 ft SSW swell and a moderate NW offshore wind at 12 mph. It’ll be a bit windier, but still clean and powerful. After that, the size fades through the weekend into a long, quiet run.

Around Monday the 21st, a new pulse of 7 ft SW swell arrives with a gentle offshore WNW breeze. That Monday afternoon looks excellent – clean, lined-up waves for experienced surfers. The energy is 2008, so there’s some proper power in the water.

Tuesday the 22nd morning gets big again, 8 ft, with a 16-second period and over 3400 energy. The wind is cross-off from the W, but that’s a lot of water moving. It’s expert-only territory. The afternoon gets chopped up by a SW cross-shore.

After that, the second week sees a general decline. A few mornings with 3 ft to 4 ft clean waves (like Thursday the 24th and Saturday the 26th), but nothing to write home about. The energy is low, in the 400–500 range. The last notable wave is on Saturday morning the 26th with 3 ft and a light offshore NW breeze – a nice, gentle end to the outlook.

So, if you’re picking your moment, I’d say Thursday the 17th morning is the one to aim for. Saturday the 12th morning is a close second for size and cleanliness. Don’t bother with that Tuesday the 15th or 22nd unless you own a kite.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Thu morning).

Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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2
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
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SW
13
0.3
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18
2.5
SW
13
2.4
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14
2.5
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14
2.3
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15
2.2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
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14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1856
1953
1288
955
684
509
471
255
147
109
54
2429
2290
2460
2212
2119
1611
1057
721
886
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
NNE
10
N
5
N
10
N
20
N
20
NNE
20
N
15
NW
20
WSW
20
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25
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35
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25
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20
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20
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10
W
10
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10
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15
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glassy
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High Tide
11:38PM1.64m
12:19PM1.75m
00:41AM1.78m
1:01PM1.80m
1:32AM1.89m
1:38PM1.84m
2:15AM1.97m
2:13PM1.85m
2:55AM1.99m
2:45PM1.84m
3:31AM1.96m
3:16PM1.80m
Low Tide
5:39PM0.68m
5:58AM0.45m
6:31PM0.49m
6:52AM0.44m
7:14PM0.33m
7:38AM0.43m
7:53PM0.21m
8:19AM0.45m
8:29PM0.14m
8:56AM0.49m
9:03PM0.13m
9:30AM0.55m
9:37PM0.16m
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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.

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