Surf Forecasts:
Toquay Reef surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,572 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk in feet and miles per hour for the landlocked crowd.
We’re looking at a slow start, but it picks up. The first real run comes on Saturday morning, 1st August. Water temp is 57°F — right on average for this time of year.
Saturday 1st August is a solid opener. Toquay Reef has a 2ft SW swell, but it’s got a 17-second period — that’s long-period groundswell. The energy is measured at 554 (weak) but the period makes it feel bigger. With a light cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph, it’s clean. By afternoon, the swell jumps to 5ft, energy hits 1724 (moderate), still clean. This reef loves this kind of long-period swell. Morning is fine for beginners; afternoon is for intermediates.
Sunday 2nd August holds at 5ft in the morning, 16-second period, energy at 987 (moderate). Wind picks up to 12 mph, still cross-offshore. Afternoon drops to 4ft. It’s clean but not as mint as Saturday. Crowds are “sometimes” so expect a few heads.
Monday 3rd August gets breezy. Wind swings to WNW at 22 mph in the morning, cross-offshore, but it’s a strong breeze. Swell is 4ft, 15-second period, energy at 817 (moderate). Afternoon brings light rain and offshore wind, but the swell is down to 3ft. Rideable, but nothing special.
Tuesday 4th August has a big pulse in the morning: 8ft, 12-second period, energy at 2048 (strong). That’s expert territory. Wind at 16 mph cross-offshore, clean but heavy. Afternoon goes to crap — cross-shore wind, rain, and the setup looks more like a kiteboarding session.
Wednesday 5th August through Friday 7th August is quiet. Swell down to 2ft–3ft, period long (14–19 seconds), but energy low (218–582). The morning of Friday 7th is nice: 3ft, 16-second period, light offshore wind, glassy. Small-wave fun.
Saturday 8th August and Sunday 9th August are a bust. Bumpy winds, small swell, energy dropping to 166 (weak). Stay home.
Now the big one. Tuesday 11th August — circle it. Morning swell hits 7ft from the WSW, 16-second period, energy at 2844 (strong). Light cross-offshore wind. Afternoon goes huge: 10ft, 14-second period, energy at 5084 (very strong), with near-calm winds. Experts only, but it’s spectacular.
Wednesday 12th August keeps the goods: 7ft in the morning, 19-second period, energy at 4097 (very strong). Light wind, clean. Afternoon drops to 7ft, still good but wind picks up. Still a quality day for the advanced.
After that, from Thursday 13th August onward, it fades. Swell drops to 5ft, energy falls, and onshore winds roll in. By Sunday 16th August, it’s a sad 3ft with onshore wind.
Best bet? Tuesday 11th August afternoon or Wednesday 12th August morning. Big, clean, powerful — but only for those who know what they’re doing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 309 | 1179 | 1318 | 940 | 729 | 558 | 472 | 401 | 118 | 1572 | 200 | 164 | 184 | 167 | 145 | 203 | 153 | 203 | 437 | 653 | 648 |
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 | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:00PM1.83m | 1:49AM1.54m | 2:29PM1.87m | 2:31AM1.62m | 2:56PM1.88m | 3:11AM1.69m | 3:22PM1.87m | 3:50AM1.75m | 3:48PM1.85m | 4:31AM1.80m | 4:16PM1.83m | 5:15AM1.81m | 4:48PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:13PM0.68m | 7:56AM0.39m | 8:43PM0.56m | 8:34AM0.41m | 9:12PM0.45m | 9:09AM0.45m | 9:40PM0.35m | 9:45AM0.51m | 10:11PM0.26m | 10:22AM0.60m | 10:45PM0.19m | 11:02AM0.70m | 11:24PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 223 | 1179 | 1318 | 940 | 729 | 558 | 472 | 401 | 113 | 409 | 200 | 52 | 89 | 167 | 138 | 203 | 153 | 203 | 437 | 653 | 648 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 13 | SSE 17 | S 16 | S 16 | WSW 20 | WSW 17 | SW 20 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SW 15 | SW 20 | SW 20 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 309 | 545 | 55 | 47 | 47 | 149 | 329 | 15 | 118 | 67 | 119 | 164 | 128 | 166 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 139 | 140 | 239 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | SW 6 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 19 | S 18 | SW 17 | SSW 8 | SW 19 | S 7 | SSW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 22 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 16 | — | 19 | — | — | 55 | 184 | 25 | 145 | 6 | 59 | 10 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 7 | — | SW 12 | SSW 6 | — | — | S 7 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 53 | — | 1572 | 80 | — | — | 69 | 33 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 283 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
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