Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here.

Alright, let’s have a look at the next 16 days for the Torquay Reef. It’s a consistent reef setup that loves a good SW groundswell, and we’ve got windows of clean, offshore winds to make it proper. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Tuesday, August 4th, with a light morning session. Swell’s around 4ft from the SW, period a solid 12 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the WNW. It’s a bit marginal due to the tide, but with moderate offshore breeze, it’s clean enough for a paddle. Wave energy is moderate (476), so don’t expect cranking power.

By Wednesday, August 5th, the swell fills in a touch more. Morning sees 6ft SW at 14 seconds, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy jumps to strong (1721), and it’s clean. This is a solid intermediate session. The afternoon holds similar but with a little less size.

Thursday, August 6th, the swell drops way back to 2ft SW, but that period stretches to 16 seconds – a proper groundswell. Gentle offshore wind in the morning, clean as a whistle. It’s small and weak (213), but for a longboard or a sneaky reef wave, it’ll be fun.

Friday, August 7th, is a standout. The morning serves up 3ft SW at 16 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The comment says “very good surf conditions,” and the energy is moderate (524). Clean, lined up, and not crowded – that’s a winner.

Saturday, August 8th, still clean but wind picks up. The swell holds at 4ft SW, 16 seconds, but the wind becomes a moderate breeze from the N. It’s still rideable, but the afternoon gets a fresh breeze and drops the score.

Sunday, August 9th, is poor. The swell drops to 3ft, and a fresh 30 km/h wind from the N makes it messy. Not worth the paddle.

Now, here’s the big one. Monday, August 10th, we get a warning. The morning swell jumps to 7ft SW at 12 seconds, energy strong (2274). But the afternoon is an absolute monster – 16ft from the WSW at 16 seconds, with offshore wind. The energy is massive (15973). This is way too big for this reef break, expert-only territory, and even then it’s questionable. Kite surfers might be frothing, but for paddle surfing, it’s a stay-on-the-beach day.

Tuesday, August 11th, comes back down. Morning 6ft SW at 16 seconds, clean with a cross-offshore breeze. Moderate energy (1829). Still a good session for experienced surfers.

Wednesday, August 12th, the swell bumps up to 8ft SW at 16 seconds, strong energy (2935). Gentle offshore wind in the morning keeps it clean, but the afternoon turns cross-shore and choppy.

Thursday, August 13th, is the absolute standout of the whole forecast. Morning brings 12ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is immense (7178), and the comment says “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers.” This is a rare, powerful, clean groundswell hitting the reef perfectly. The afternoon holds the same size with light wind. If you’re an expert, you’re calling in sick.

Friday, August 14th, the swell drops to 6ft SSW, still 15 seconds, clean in the morning. Good for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a cross-onshore wind and gets choppy.

Saturday, August 15th, is a little gem. Small 4ft SW at 15 seconds, but the wind is glassy in the afternoon, and the morning has a slight air. Clean, fun, and the crowd will be thin.

Sunday, August 16th, similar. 4ft SW at 16 seconds, gentle offshore wind all day. Clean, consistent, and mellow.

Monday, August 17th, the wind picks up to a fresh offshore, but the swell is tiny (3ft). Not worth it.

Tuesday, August 18th, the swell is 4ft at 18 seconds – a very long period groundswell – but the wind is onshore and choppy.

Wednesday, August 19th, we finish with a glassy morning. 5ft SW at 15 seconds, glassy wind, clean. A nice way to end the window.

So, the best on offer? Friday, August 7th for a clean, fun session with moderate energy. But the absolute standout is Thursday, August 13th – that 12ft SSW groundswell with offshore wind is a once-in-a-forecast event for expert surfers.

Rusty.

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