Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Now, we’ve got a period that starts a little slow, but patience is a virtue, and by the end of the first week, things really start to cook. We’re looking at a run of solid, clean conditions, especially for the more experienced among you.

The first real action kicks off on Monday, August 24th at Toquay Reef. It’s a classic reef set-up, very consistent, and it’s exposed to the prevailing SW swell. The morning’s looking cloudy, but the wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, keeping things clean. We’re looking at a solid 4ft of SSW groundswell at a long 14 seconds, which is pushing a moderate wave energy of 545. It’s going to be a great session for the intermediate crew. The water temperature is right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real standout, though, comes later. Jump ahead to Monday, August 31st. The morning is forecast to be clear with a light offshore wind from the WNW. That is a recipe for perfection. We’re looking at 4ft of SW swell, but the period is a nice 14 seconds, giving it plenty of punch. The wave energy is strong at 1173, making this an excellent session for the experienced surfer. The offshore wind will have those lines as clean as a whistle. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Keep in mind though, it’s a reef, and with crowds listed as “sometimes,” you might have some company, but it’ll be worth it.

We get another excellent window on Wednesday, September 2nd in the afternoon. The wind is a clean offshore from the WNW, and the swell is 4ft of SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The wave energy is a pumping 1478, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a big, powerful swell with long waits between sets, but the trade-off is perfect, drawn-out lines on the reef.

Then, to finish the run, we have Saturday, September 5th. The afternoon is looking clear with a moderate offshore wind from the NW. The swell is a solid 5ft of SW groundswell at a very long 17 seconds, and the energy is at 1222. Again, this is excellent for the experienced surfer. The wind will be a bit stronger, a moderate breeze, but it’s offshore, so it’s all good.

The wave energy is strong at 1465 on Sunday, September 6th morning, but the conditions are marginal, with a strong cross-offshore wind. The swell is getting up to 6ft, which is getting into the expert-only territory on a reef like this, especially with the wind. For the rest of the second week, the swell stays up around 5ft to 6ft, but the wind becomes more of a cross-shore, making it a bit of a battle. The best bet for the experts is that first week of clean windows.

Rusty out.

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