Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Toquay Reef. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but this one builds into a real standout for the crew who can handle a bit of size.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, honestly. Friday afternoon the 10th sees a tiny 3ft SW swell with a cross breeze, and it’s just not worth getting wet. Saturday the 11th is even worse – strong northerly winds up to 22 mph kill any chance of clean waves on that tiny 2ft SW swell. You’re better off staying on the beach.

We finally get a shift on Sunday the 12th. The morning brings a clean 4ft SW swell with a fresh offshore, and the energy is picking up (520). It’s still a bit marginal, but it’s a lot better than the previous days. By Monday the 13th, things get interesting. The swell jumps to 7ft with a long 16-second period, and the wind is fresh offshore. This is a solid groundswell pushing 2285 units of energy. It’s a bit big for the groms, but for the experienced surfer, the morning session is worth the paddle. The afternoon holds a similar 8ft swell.

Now, Tuesday the 14th is the standout. The morning delivers a massive 15ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period. The wind is cross-off, but let’s be real – this is a beast with 12894 units of energy. Toquay Reef is a reef break, so this long-period groundswell will be lined up and powerful, but it’s only for experts. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year, so your 4/3mm will do.

The rest of the week eases off but stays clean. Wednesday the 15th morning is a beauty with a 5ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a moderate offshore for excellent conditions. Thursday the 16th stays clean with a 5ft SW swell and light winds. Friday the 17th is a real gem – the afternoon goes glassy, with a 5ft SW swell and a very long 17-second period. That’s about as clean as it gets here, pushing 1573 units of energy.

The waves drop off over the weekend of the 18th and 19th, with smaller swells and strong northerly winds making a mess. The following week picks up again. Monday the 20th cleans up with a moderate offshore, but it’s only 2ft. The real second-week highlight is Thursday the 23rd. The morning brings a solid 8ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and a gentle breeze. That’s 3313 units of energy, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit rainy, but it’s still solid at 8ft. Friday the 24th is another good one with a 5ft SW swell and clean conditions.

Overall, the best of the bunch is Tuesday the 14th morning for the big-wave crew, and Friday the 17th afternoon for the glassy, long-period perfection. The rest is a mix of small and clean, or big and raw. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have a few others out, but it’s a reef so it spreads out.

Stay stoked.
Rusty.

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