Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and listen up, this is Rusty.

Gotta be honest with you, looking at the next 16 days, it’s not a non-stop party, but there’s some serious juice on the horizon if you’re patient. We’re starting off with a bit of a lull, so don't rush out the door. The real action, the kind that gets your heart pumping, is building for the end of the first week and into the second.

Let’s kick it off Friday morning, August 28th, at Toquay Reef. It’s a reef break, so you know what you’re getting into. We’ve got clean, cross-off wind with an 18-second, long-period SW groundswell pushing in at 3 ft. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no shock to the system. The energy is moderate (681), and it’s setting up for some very good, clean conditions. This is a nice, gentle start for the intermediate surfer.

The real standout starts to shape up for Monday, August 31st. We’ve got the pick of the week right here. The morning kicks off with an offshore wind and that long-period SW groundswell holds at 5 ft with a 15-second period. Afternoon is even better – glassy conditions, the same 5 ft groundswell, and the energy bumps up (1190). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is coming from a solid SW direction, which is right in the sweet spot for this spot. It’s a very consistent break, so you’ll get plenty of waves, but keep in mind it’s a reef, so treat it with respect.

Now, we roll into the first weekend of September (Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th), the swell really starts to roar. By Saturday afternoon, we’re looking at a 7 ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, clean as a whistle with offshore wind. The energy is massive (2075). This is expert territory. Sunday the 6th afternoon gets even more serious with an 12 ft SW swell, fresh offshore wind, and an energy reading of 4063. This is big, powerful, and not for the faint of heart.

The absolute peak of the whole outlook, the one you should circle on your calendar, is the final weekend. On Saturday, September 12th, Toquay Reef is looking absolutely world-class. We’ve got a massive 10 ft SW groundswell, and the afternoon session is the real gem. Clean offshore wind, that long-period (16 seconds) groundswell, and a colossal energy reading of 7704. The swell direction is perfect. This is an exceptional forecast for expert surfers only. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but if it holds, this is the session.

All up, there are gaps in the first few days and a few average afternoons, but the end of the first week and that second weekend are the real deal. Stay patient.

That’s the word from me.

Rusty.

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