Toquay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 144.32° E

Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Toquay Reef sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.9° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,996 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Toquay Reef. This is a proper reef break, point-and-reef, and it’s very consistent, so we’re never dry for long.

Water temp is about 57°F, pretty average for the season, so no need to overthink the rubber.

Wednesday the 2nd starts things off, but it’s a bit meh. Morning you’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, clean cross-off wind from the WNW at 9 mph. Combined energy is 1161 – moderate. It’s decent but marginal with tide. Afternoon sees 5ft, still clean, but nothing to write home about.

Thursday the 3rd morning is the first real alert. A big 13ft SW swell, 14-second period, cross-off wind at 16 mph – clean but huge. For experts only. The combined energy goes nuts at 8340 – very strong. Afternoon drops to 8ft.

Friday the 4th is the gem of the first week. Morning has 8ft SW swell, 16-second period, offshore wind from the NW at 13 mph – clean and lined up. Combined energy is 2523 – strong. Crowds can be present, but this is a proper day for experienced surfers. Afternoon holds with 7ft and lighter offshore wind.

Saturday the 5th is a bust. Wind hits 25 mph from the WNW, offshore but too strong. The swell is 5ft to 6ft, but paddling is a grind. Scores are garbage.

Sunday the 6th morning is small (3ft) but clean. Afternoon is a beauty – 4ft SW swell, glassy wind from the SSW at 3 mph. That’s a rare, clean small-wave session.

Monday the 7th dies to 3ft then 2ft with crap wind. Skip it.

Tuesday the 8th morning is a standout. You get 4ft SW swell with an extra-long 18-second period, offshore wind from the NNW at 3 mph – glassy. That period is magic on a reef. Combined energy is 1271 – moderate but with that period, the shape will be quality. For experienced surfers. Afternoon goes average.

Wednesday the 9th is poor – strong cross-on wind, messy.

Now, Thursday the 10th is the absolute best of the whole outlook. Morning delivers 8ft SSW swell, 17-second period, glassy wind from the ENE at 3 mph – pure perfection for experts. Combined energy is 4794 – very strong. This is the one to target. Afternoon stays big but gets cross-on.

Friday the 11th is still solid – 5ft SSW in the morning, clean cross-off wind.

Saturday the 12th offers 5ft SW with offshore wind, clean. Sunday the 13th morning is tiny (3ft) but glassy – a nice cruisy paddle. The rest of the second week is small or blown out. The final day, Thursday the 17th, has 8ft SW but with onshore wind – choppy, not worth it.

So my picks: Thursday the 10th is the session of the outlook – glassy, big, long-period groundswell. Friday the 4th is your second call – clean offshore with solid size all day. And Tuesday the 8th morning is a special little window for that super long-period glass.

Get amongst it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1140
6628
2114
2794
2481
2299
1672
1118
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564
311
193
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309
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710
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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WNW
25
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25
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20
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15
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NNW
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High Tide
2:48PM1.85m
3:31AM1.96m
3:17PM1.85m
4:11AM1.96m
3:49PM1.84m
4:54AM1.92m
4:24PM1.81m
5:42AM1.84m
5:04PM1.75m
6:38AM1.73m
5:53PM1.66m
7:47AM1.64m
6:58PM1.56m
Low Tide
9:06PM0.15m
9:29AM0.52m
9:40PM0.08m
10:05AM0.60m
10:18PM0.05m
10:44AM0.69m
11:00PM0.07m
11:26AM0.80m
11:48PM0.15m
12:18PM0.90m
00:47AM0.26m
1:27PM0.98m
2:00AM0.37m
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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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