
Surf Forecasts:
Toquay Reef surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,464 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
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 on the table for the coming weeks.
The first few days are a bit of a slow burn, with some small, clean waves on offer. The real action, and the standout of the whole period, looks to be kicking off on Thursday the 23rd and running through the following weekend.
We’ll start with the best of the early stuff. Sunday the 19th morning at Toquay Reef sees some tiny 2ft SSW swell, but the wind is a light cross-off from the NNW, keeping things clean. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for the time of year. The energy is weak (170). It’s surfable, but barely. The afternoon glass-off is a nice touch, but those 2ft waves are still pretty ordinary.
Monday the 20th morning is a step up in potential. The swell is still small at 2ft, but it’s from the SW with a long 16-second period, and the wind is a clean light cross-off. The energy is still moderate (230), but the conditions are shaping up nicely. The afternoon stays clean with a light offshore breeze.
Tuesday the 21st is similar. Clean offshore winds, a 3ft SW swell, and a nice 14-second period. The energy is moderate (271). It’s not big, but it’s clean and workable. The afternoon holds similar promise.
Wednesday the 22nd looks a bit more wind-affected in the morning with a 25 km/h NW wind, but the offshore component keeps it clean. The swell drops to 2ft from the SW, so it’s a small one. The afternoon brings a bit more size (3ft) but the wind shifts to a cross-off.
Now, here’s the big one. Thursday the 23rd morning is the standout. That’s when a solid 13ft SW groundswell hits, with a deep 14-second period. The wave energy is massive (7532). The wind is a clean cross-off from the W, so it’s going to be a powerful, heavy day out there. This is for experts only. It’s going to be a wild, big-wave session. The afternoon drops to 6ft, still strong (1533), but with a fresh 30 km/h cross-off wind.
Friday the 24th stays solid with 7ft to 8ft SSW swell, still from the optimum direction, with a long 15-second period. The energy is very strong (2625). The wind is a clean cross-off all day, but it’s strong, so you’ll want your wetsuit and a good paddle.
Saturday the 25th delivers another powerful pulse of 12ft SW swell, with a 13-second period. The energy is massive (5531). The wind is a gentle 15 km/h cross-off from the WSW, which is a great combo. This is another day for the experienced crew, and the power is going to be ridiculous.
Sunday the 26th sees the swell drop back to a more manageable 5ft from the SSW, with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate (626) and the wind is a light cross-off and offshore. This is the best window for the average surfer to get a piece of the action.
After that, things drop off fast. Monday the 27th is back to tiny 2ft slop. Tuesday the 28th has a strong 40 km/h offshore wind making paddling a real chore, even with 5ft of swell. The rest of the week into the start of August looks messy, with strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The period from the 28th onwards is a write-off for any quality surfing.
So, to sum it up: Thursday the 23rd and Saturday the 25th are the clear standout days for the big-wave crew. For the rest of us, Sunday the 26th is the best bet for a solid, clean, and manageable session.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
111 | 93 | 109 | 206 | 107 | 134 | 269 | 246 | 108 | 90 | 304 | 3295 | 5796 | 1533 | 1799 | 2348 | 2329 | 5172 | 3478 | 4245 | 1134 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:14PM2.04m | 3:35AM1.82m | 3:51PM1.99m | 4:25AM1.80m | 4:26PM1.92m | 5:13AM1.75m | 4:59PM1.82m | 6:00AM1.69m | 5:30PM1.72m | 6:48AM1.62m | 6:02PM1.61m | 7:41AM1.55m | 6:37PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:31PM0.30m | 9:36AM0.34m | 10:13PM0.24m | 10:20AM0.48m | 10:53PM0.23m | 11:01AM0.63m | 11:32PM0.26m | 11:41AM0.76m | 00:10AM0.32m | 12:23PM0.89m | 00:50AM0.38m | 1:11PM1.00m | 1:35AM0.44m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
111 | 93 | 64 | 206 | 107 | 134 | 269 | 246 | 108 | 90 | 304 | 1470 | 1736 | 1533 | 1799 | 2348 | 2329 | 2280 | 2053 | 1753 | 1134 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | WSW 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | — | — | — | — |
44 | 39 | 109 | 19 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 63 | 54 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 277 | 318 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 19 | WSW 12 | S 16 | SSW 10 | E 11 | — | — | E 11 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 12 | SW 14 | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — |
2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 3295 | 5796 | — | — | 10 | 8 | 5172 | 3478 | 4245 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 516 | 1 | 37 | 37 | 528 | 1 | 1 | 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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