
Surf Forecasts:
Toquay Reef surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,576 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right. Rusty here. Let's have a look at the only game in town for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, so we’ve got Toquay Reef on the radar. It’s a very consistent reef break, and it’s going to see a lot of action over the next sixteen days, but it’s not all good news. The first few days are a bit of a tease, with small surf and less-than-ideal conditions. The real show is from Thursday the 23rd of July onward, and brother, it gets big. This is a swell window that’s going to pump, but you’ll need to pick your sessions carefully, because the wind can turn it into a mess.
The first real pulse of energy hits on Thursday morning, the 23rd of July. We’re looking at a solid 12 ft SW swell, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is massive at 6575, so you’ll feel the power in the water. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore, so the face will be clean. This is going to be a big, powerful wave, well over the 8 ft mark, so this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The afternoon drops a bit to 10 ft, but the wind gets a bit stronger, so it’s a little less appealing.
The standout of the whole period, without a doubt, is Friday morning, the 24th of July. The swell is a solid 13 ft from the SW, with a 15-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy reading is off the charts at 10535. This is a serious, heavy slab of water. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WNW. For a reef break like Toquay, this long period will produce deep, thick barrels. It’s absolutely not for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the session to circle. The afternoon drops off significantly as the swell turns a bit more southerly and the wind picks up.
Saturday the 25th of July still has some size, with 12 ft in the morning, but the period drops to 12 seconds. The energy is still strong at 4596, but it won’t have the same punch or shape as Friday. It’s still a good day for a paddle, but the crowd factor will be there, as it’s a well-known spot.
Things settle down a bit after the weekend. Sunday the 26th of July sees a drop to 4 ft, and the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. That’s a beautiful, clean little window for a cruiser session on a longer board. The energy is low at 253, so it’s not a powerhouse, but it will be a joy to surf.
The next real highlight pops up on Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning session has a clean 4 ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period. The wind is a light offshore from the NW, and the energy is 1325. This is a great, clean set-up for the more experienced surfer, as it’s described as excellent. The afternoon turns onshore, so the morning is the call.
We also get a glassy morning on the 30th of July with a 4 ft SSW swell, which will be very clean, but nothing special size-wise. There’s a late pulse on the 31st of July with a 4 ft SSW swell, but it has a very long 18-second period. For a reef, that’s a good thing, but the wind is light cross-onshore, which will put a little crinkle on the face.
After that, the first week of August is a bit of a bust. The swell drops right off to tiny 1 ft and 2 ft junk. The winds are clean, but there’s just no energy to push a wave. The forecast shows a few days of almost nothing from the 4th of August onward. The 21-second period swell on the 3rd of August is a joke at 2 ft – it’s a long period but no height, so it’s a non-event.
So, to sum it up: if you’re after the big stuff, you’re looking at the 24th of July. That’s your one true standout. The 23rd is also good for the experienced. The 28th of July morning is a fantastic, clean option for a good session. After that, you’re scraping the bottom of the barrel with tiny waves for over a week. It’s a classic case of feast or famine.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
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138 | 144 | 239 | 1167 | 4912 | 3186 | 3921 | 7187 | 2178 | 1710 | 3385 | 2700 | 595 | 329 | 242 | 157 | 167 | 244 | 773 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:13AM1.75m | 4:59PM1.82m | 6:00AM1.69m | 5:30PM1.72m | 6:48AM1.62m | 6:02PM1.61m | 7:41AM1.55m | 6:37PM1.52m | 8:44AM1.51m | 7:19PM1.43m | 9:57AM1.51m | 8:17PM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:12PM1.09m | 2:29AM0.49m | 3:35PM1.13m | 3:34AM0.51m | ||||||
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
138 | 144 | 239 | 975 | 1626 | 1862 | 3921 | 3348 | 2178 | 1710 | 1211 | 1016 | 595 | 329 | 242 | 157 | 167 | 244 | 773 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 15 | — | — | S 14 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | — |
33 | 34 | — | — | 37 | 128 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 11 | 24 | 56 | 38 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | W 3 | WNW 3 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | SW 7 |
1 | 3 | 15 | 1167 | 4912 | 3186 | 3527 | 7187 | 5 | 4 | 3385 | 2700 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 18 | 169 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 516 | 1 | 1 | 515 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 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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