Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for our local reef.

We’re starting off quiet, but there’s a bit of a wait for the real juice. The first few days are small, but we’ve got a big pulse of energy building for the end of the month that’s got my attention.

Monday 20th July kicks things off with tiny, weak waves. We’re looking at around 2 ft of swell from the SW, but with a very long 16-second period, it’s a groundswell. The combined energy is weak (191), and while the wind is a light cross-off, it’s just not enough to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year – nothing to complain about there.

Tuesday 21st July sees a slight bump. The swell picks up to 3 ft, still from the SW, and the period drops to a still-respectable 14 seconds. The energy is moderate (319), and we’ve got a light offshore wind in the morning. It’s clean, but it’s a small-scale affair. Good for a longboard or a funboard, but not a standout.

Wednesday 22nd July is a mixed bag. The morning is clean with a 2 ft SW swell, but the wind is a moderate offshore breeze at 16 mph. The afternoon brings a bigger 5 ft swell, but the period drops to 10 seconds and the wind swings cross-off. The energy jumps to moderate (670), but the conditions are marginal.

Now, Thursday 23rd July is where it gets serious. The swell jumps to 12 ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The combined energy is very strong (7079). This is a big, powerful swell. However, the wind is a strong cross-off, and at that size, it’s going to be a handful. This is strictly for experienced surfers only. The waves will be powerful and a bit raw.

Friday 24th July sees the swell easing slightly to 8 ft, but the wind picks up to 22 mph in the afternoon. The energy is still very strong (3544), but the wind is making it a battle. The direction shifts a touch to the SSW. It’s still big and demanding.

Saturday 25th July is a standout. We’ve got another 12 ft pulse from the SW with a 13-second period, and the energy is very strong (6152). The morning has a moderate cross-off wind, but it’s offshore enough to keep it fairly clean. The size is still big, but the power is there. This is the best session of the week for the big-wave crew.

Sunday 26th July the swell drops back to 4 ft, with a light offshore wind in the afternoon. The energy drops to moderate (464). It’s a good recovery day if you’re tired.

Monday 27th July is a nice little window. The swell is 5 ft to 5 ft from the SW, with a 12-second period. The wind is a gentle offshore, and the energy is moderate (453 to 811). The conditions are clean and the waves are a good size for a fun session. This is a solid option for most surfers.

The following week shows a lot of big, messy energy. Tuesday 28th July has a 7 ft SSW swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy. Wednesday 29th July is just massive – 15 ft from the SW with an insane 17-second period and energy of 17219. But the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. It’s a total washout for paddle surfing, and honestly, it looks more interesting for the kite crew than us.

The rest of the week into August shows a mix of smaller, cleaner days and more onshore wind. Sunday 2nd August is a highlight in the second week. The morning has a 7 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, a light cross-off wind, and very strong energy (2661). The conditions are clean and it’s an excellent session for experienced surfers. Monday 3rd August is also looking good with a 4 ft SSW swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Saturday 25th July for the big-wave hunters – it’s powerful and raw. For the everyday surfer, Monday 27th July and Sunday 2nd August are your best bets for clean, fun waves. Don’t even bother with Wednesday 29th July unless you’re towing in.

Rusty.

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