Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Toquay Reef. There’s a proper pulse of energy coming through, but the timing and size are a bit wild. This is a reef break, so we’re dealing with a setup that can handle some juice, but it’s not going to be for everyone.

The first few days are a warm-up, but the real headline is a monster swell that rolls in on Tuesday, July 14th. That’s the standout session, but it’s a beast. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so a steamer is your call.

Sunday, July 12th is a bit of a tease. Morning has a clean 4ft swell from the SW with a 12-second period, but a fresh offshore breeze from the WNW is keeping it tidy. The combined energy is moderate (528). The afternoon bumps up to 5ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore, making it less tidy. It’s surfable, but nothing to get too excited about.

Monday, July 13th sees a jump in size. Morning is 8ft from the SW, period pushing up to 16 seconds, with a fresh offshore. The energy is strong (2513). That’s a solid groundswell, but at 8ft, it’s getting into the territory where you want to be comfortable on a bigger board. The afternoon stays similar at 8ft, still with offshore wind, but the energy is very strong (2862). This is for the experienced crew.

Now, Tuesday, July 14th – this is the big one. The morning session is a massive 15ft swell from the SW, with a 15-second period. The combined energy is off the charts at 11546. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore, and the conditions are clean. But I’m calling it straight: this is only for experts. If you’re not a seasoned surfer, stay on the beach. This is a big, powerful reef wave. The afternoon drops to 13ft, still very strong energy (9173), and still clean. If you’ve got the skills, this is the best window of the whole forecast.

Wednesday, July 15th is a comedown. Morning brings 6ft from the SW, 14-second period, with a gentle offshore from the WNW. Energy is moderate (1220). It’s clean and should offer some fun, lined-up waves for intermediates. The afternoon is smaller at 5ft, with a glassy cross-offshore wind that will smooth things out.

Thursday, July 16th is a gem for the lighter days. Morning is 4ft from the SSW, 14-second period, with a light offshore. The afternoon is the same size, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm. The energy is low to moderate (748). This is a perfect session for a longboard or a mid-length, with clean, peeling waves.

Friday, July 17th morning has a nice 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light offshore. Energy is moderate (1366). It’s clean and fun, but the afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, so the morning is the call.

From Saturday, July 18th, the swell drops right off. We’ve got small, weak waves (2ft to 3ft) for several days, with moderate to fresh winds. The energy is weak to low (265 to 376). It’s a definite lull. There’s a little bump on Monday, July 20th with a 3ft offshore morning, but it’s not going to get the heart pumping.

Wednesday, July 22nd is a write-off, with tiny, weak waves and poor conditions.

But then, Thursday, July 23rd morning brings a surprise. A clean 4ft swell from the SW, 15-second period, with zero wind – glassy. The energy is moderate (828). That’s a hidden gem for a quality, quiet session.

Friday, July 24th morning is another standout for the smaller stuff. A 5ft SW swell, 17-second period, with a light offshore breeze. It’s clean and the energy is moderate (1441). This is a great call for experienced surfers who want a proper, lined-up ride without the massive size.

The final days see a bit of a pulse on Saturday, July 25th with 6ft, but the wind is moderate and cross-offshore, so it’s not as clean as the earlier windows. Sunday, July 26th is small again, with a moderate offshore blowing in the afternoon to keep it tidy.

So, to wrap it up. If you’re a hard-charging expert, Tuesday, July 14th is the one. Get there early for the morning session. If you want clean, manageable waves, Thursday, July 23rd morning is a hidden beauty. The middle of the forecast has a big dry spell, but the bookends offer some quality.

Rusty.

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