Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, goofballs, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the charts for the Torquay area. We've got a pretty solid run of swell coming our way, but the conditions are going to be a real rollercoaster, so you need to pick your moments.

The main event is at Toquay Reef. It’s a consistent reef break that needs a good swell from the southwest, which is exactly what we’re getting. Water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there, just your normal winter chill.

Alright, let’s talk about the next few days. The upcoming week is a write-off, if I’m being honest. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd have some waist-high swell but there’s just too much wind on it to make it worthwhile. The swell energy is weak to moderate (987 on Sunday morning), and it's just messy. Give it a miss.

Things finally start to look up on Tuesday the 4th of August. We’ve got a nice jump in swell to 6ft from the southwest on a solid 12-second period, with a clean offshore wind (WNW 12 mph) in the morning. The combined energy is strong (1080), meaning there’s some proper push behind it. That Tuesday morning session should be excellent for experienced surfers, but that 6ft is right on the edge for beginners. The afternoon goes south with a shift to rain and a cross-shore wind, so nail the early bird.

Wednesday the 5th drops right back down, with the swell fading to knee-to-waist high. The winds are lighter, so it’ll be cleaner, but there’s just not enough water moving to get excited about (458 combined energy).

We get a little pulse again on Friday the 7th of August. Morning has a clean 4ft SW groundswell (16-second period) with light offshore winds, and then Friday afternoon is the real gem: glassy conditions, 3ft of swell, and barely a breath of wind. That’s a prime opportunity for a long, clean session on the reef. Crowds are a possibility here though, so be ready to share.

Now, hold onto your board shorts because the real standout is Monday the 10th of August. That morning we see a massive 12ft SW groundswell, and by the afternoon it’s a huge 18ft. The combined energy is absolutely pumping at 9355 in the morning and 17524 in the afternoon. This is expert territory only. The afternoon is flagged as potentially too big for the break itself. If you’re not a solid, experienced surfer, do not even paddle out. The 18ft stuff is for the absolute pros or maybe the jetskis. That Tuesday the 11th then drops back to a still-chunky 8ft with clean winds, which is more manageable for strong intermediates, but still a handful.

The second week gets a bit bumpy. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th hold around the 7ft to 7ft mark, but with onshore and cross-shore winds, the quality drops. Friday the 14th is another bright spot for the experts: 8ft of SW groundswell with light offshore winds (WNW 9 mph). That’s clean and powerful (3874 combined energy), but again, only for the experienced crew. The following weekend gets blown out again, so the window closes after that.

To wrap it all up: your best bet for clean, user-friendly surf is Friday the 7th of August for the glassy afternoon session. For the big dogs who want to charge, Monday the 10th of August is the standout for size, but it’s a beast. If you want a clean, powerful day that’s not insane, Tuesday the 11th of August morning is your best call.

Rusty.

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