Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Toquay Reef. It’s a reef break that’s very consistent, exposed to the southwest, and the swell direction suits it perfectly. Water temp is about 57°, which is normal for this time of year – nothing to write home about.

We start slow. Monday morning has a small 2ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a light offshore breeze. Wave energy is moderate at 166. It’s rideable, but don’t get your hopes up. Monday afternoon is cloudier with a cross-off wind – still pretty ordinary.

Tuesday the 15th brings a big jump. The morning is clean with a 7ft SW swell and a 13-second period, but that 30 km/h cross-off wind makes it tough. Energy is strong at 1367. By the afternoon, it’s 8ft from the SW with a 14-second period, but the wind turns cross-shore and lumpy. Energy is very strong at 2323. This is expert-only stuff.

Wednesday the 16th is a complete mess – cross-onshore winds and choppy 8ft SSW swells. Stay home.

Thursday the 17th improves a little. The morning has a 6ft SSW swell with a 14-second period and a light cross breeze. Energy is still strong at 1191. It’s marginal but cleaner. Afternoon drops to 5ft with a light cross-onshore – still just okay.

Now, Friday the 18th is your top pick. The morning brings a 5ft SSW swell with a long 17-second period and a clean offshore wind from the northwest at 20 km/h. Energy is very strong at 2277. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and well-shaped. The afternoon is just as good with a 5ft swell and 16-second period, still offshore. This is the best of the run.

Saturday the 19th is a nice drop. Clean 4ft SW swell in the morning with a moderate offshore wind and energy at 448. Fun session, nothing crazy. The afternoon stays clean with 3ft.

Sunday the 20th gets windy. The morning has a fresh 35 km/h offshore wind on a 4ft SW swell – clean but blustery. The afternoon jumps to a powerful 8ft SW swell with a 12-second period and a cross-off wind. Energy is very strong at 2343, but it’s a bit messy.

Monday the 21st brings an 8ft SSW swell in the morning with a 15-second period, but the cross-onshore wind ruins it. Energy is very strong at 3129. The afternoon is even bigger at 10ft from the SSW with a 16-second period and cross-onshore breeze. Energy is massive at 4574. This is big, rough, and for experts only.

Tuesday the 22nd is another standout. The morning has a clean 7ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and a light offshore wind from the northwest at just 10 km/h. Energy is very strong at 2637. The afternoon is still excellent – 6ft, 15-second period, same light offshore wind, and energy at 1527. Clean, powerful, and lined up.

The rest of the week fades. Wednesday the 23rd has a 4ft SSW swell with a cross-off wind, then a clean 3ft SW swell in the afternoon. Thursday the 24th is small and cross-onshore. Friday the 25th is tiny with onshore winds and rain – skip it. Saturday the 26th is small again, with a clean 3ft SW swell in the afternoon.

Sunday the 27th sees a 5ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period, but a strong 40 km/h cross-off wind makes it a struggle. Energy is very strong at 2449. Monday the 28th is marginal with 5ft SSW swells and cross-onshore winds. Tuesday the 29th is small and weak.

So, your two best days are Friday the 18th and Tuesday the 22nd. Both have clean offshore winds, solid SW groundswells with long periods, and strong energy. Crowds are possible at this reef, so get in early. The rest of the period has some fun windows, but those two are the real deal.

Rusty.

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