
Surf Forecasts:
Toquay Reef surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,332 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Toquay Reef in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up at Toquay Reef.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a big pulse of swell heading our way, but it’s a bit of a handful. The first standout is Tuesday morning, July 14th. The swell is a chunky 15 ft from the WSW with a long 15-second period, and the combined energy is massive at 11732. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is cross-off from the WNW at 25 km/h, so it’ll be clean enough, but honestly, this is way too big for most of us. This is strictly for the experts only, and even then, it’s pushing it. The reef will be handling it, but the crowd factor is there – it’s a spot that does get busy.
After that, things settle down a bit. Through Wednesday and Thursday, we’re looking at solid 5 ft to 6 ft SW groundswells with that nice long period, still in the 14-16 second range. The combined energy is still strong, around 1094 to 1513. The wind is light and mostly cross-off or glassy, which is a major positive. The best of this stretch is Friday afternoon, July 17th. You’ve got a 5 ft SW swell with a 17-second period, 1555 combined energy, and glassy conditions with a light WNW breeze. That’s about as good as it gets for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, lined-up waves.
By the weekend (Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th), the swell drops off fast. Saturday morning is still a fun 3 ft with clean conditions, but it’s fading. Sunday and Monday are looking small, around 2 ft to 2 ft, with ordinary conditions. The energy is low, under 200. There’s a gap of a few days here with nothing really worth getting excited about.
Looking further ahead, the forecast picks up again around Thursday, July 23rd. We’ve got a new pulse of 5 ft to 5 ft SW swell coming in with a 14-15 second period. The combined energy jumps back up to 1513 on Thursday morning. The wind is offshore from the NW at 25 km/h, which will keep it clean and lined up. This is a promising one, but it’s over a week out, so keep an eye on it. Friday July 24th is still solid but the wind turns a bit cross-shore in the afternoon. Then from Saturday July 25th through Sunday, the wind is onshore from the SSE, which will mess up the shape. The swell is still 4 ft to 5 ft, but it’s going to be lumpy. Not great for paddling, might be better for kite surfing if that’s your thing.
The final highlight of the outlook is Monday morning, July 27th. Another 6 ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, combined energy of 826, and clean cross-off wind from the NE at 10 km/h. That’s a solid morning for the experienced crew.
Water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit. No big surprises there.
Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9045 | 2944 | 1885 | 1237 | 1094 | 1174 | 1396 | 1472 | 1059 | 1129 | 1506 | 724 | 387 | 295 | 129 | 119 | 97 | 108 | 161 | 136 | 132 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:07AM1.84m | 10:05PM1.58m | 12:09PM1.92m | 11:25PM1.62m | 1:04PM1.99m | 00:38AM1.70m | 1:51PM2.03m | 1:42AM1.76m | 2:34PM2.05m | 2:41AM1.81m | 3:14PM2.04m | 3:35AM1.82m | 3:51PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:58PM0.99m | 4:59AM0.08m | 6:08PM0.88m | 6:06AM0.06m | 7:07PM0.73m | 7:06AM0.08m | 7:59PM0.56m | 8:01AM0.13m | 8:47PM0.42m | 8:50AM0.22m | 9:31PM0.30m | 9:36AM0.34m | 10:13PM0.24m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
2687 | — | 1885 | 1237 | 1094 | 1174 | 1396 | 1472 | 1059 | 1129 | 1506 | 724 | 387 | 295 | 129 | 119 | 97 | 66 | 161 | 136 | 132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 20 | S 17 | S 16 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 17 | 157 | 49 | 20 | — | — | 83 | 40 | 24 | 108 | 25 | 10 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | WSW 12 | SSW 10 | E 14 | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 38 | 37 | 15 | 20 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 |
9045 | 2944 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 530 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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