Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Toquay Reef. This is a reef break that’s exposed to the SW, and it’s a very consistent wave, so it’s not often flat. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real promise later on, so don’t write the whole week off.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.

Wednesday, August 5th kicks off with a bit of a dud. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell, but it’s a short-period 8 second windswell, and the wind is cross-off from the WSW at 12 mph. The energy is weak (639) and the tide is making things tricky. It’s a bit of a washout, to be honest.

Thursday, August 6th looks much better. The swell drops to 2ft but it’s a proper 16-second groundswell from the SW. Morning sees a gentle offshore from the NW at 9 mph, making for clean, lined-up waves. The energy is moderate (221). It’s small, but what’s there will be fun.

Friday, August 7th is looking like a real standout. The swell picks up to a clean 3ft from the SW, with a long 16-second period. The morning is clean with a light cross-off, but the afternoon is where it’s at: glassy conditions with the wind dropping to 3 mph and swinging W. The energy is solid (651). That’s going to be some of the best wave quality of the week. The crowd factor is something to keep in mind, as this spot can get busy when it’s this good.

Saturday, August 8th holds similar size (3-4ft SW) and period (15-16 seconds), with a cross-off breeze. The morning is clean with moderate energy (567), but the afternoon gets a bit more wind and the tide starts to mess with it. A good morning session is the call.

Sunday, August 9th is a write-off. Strong onshore winds (25 mph) and tiny, weak swell. Leave the board at home.

Monday, August 10th is the second big standout. The swell builds to 4ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, all solid SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period in the morning. The wind is a clean moderate offshore from the NW. The energy is huge (1387 in the morning, a massive 3740 in the afternoon). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only—the afternoon swell is over 5ft, so it’s getting punchy. The long period means it’ll be lining up beautifully on the reef, but it’ll be a proper paddle out.

Tuesday, August 11th drops back a bit. Still a 4ft SW swell, but the period shortens. The wind stays offshore in the morning but gets stronger in the afternoon. The tide is a factor, so it’s a bit of a gamble.

Wednesday, August 12th sees a bigger push, with a 6ft SW swell. The wind is strong offshore from the NNW at 25 mph in the morning. The energy is very strong (1756), but that strong offshore wind will make it hard to get into the waves. This is expert territory.

Thursday, August 13th is the biggest swell of the forecast. We’re looking at a solid 10ft SW swell with a 17-18 second period. The energy is extreme (6251). The wind is cross-off, but the size is only for the brave. That’s big, powerful, and not for the faint of heart.

The surf then slowly drops over the following days, from 6-7ft on Friday the 14th down to around 3ft by the end of the run. The winds are generally favorable, with plenty of clean windows, but the quality is mixed due to tides and the odd cross-on wind. Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th mornings still offer a decent, but large, option for experienced surfers.

Sunday, August 16th morning sees a welcome drop in size to 3-4ft with a light offshore from the WNW. That’s a clean, manageable wave.

The final few days, from Monday, August 18th to Thursday, August 20th, settle into a pattern of waist-to-chest high SW swell (3ft) with clean conditions and light winds. It’s a nice, cruisy way to end the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: your best bets are Friday afternoon, August 7th for the glassy, clean 3ft waves, and Monday, August 10th for the bigger, more powerful swell. Get out there.

Rusty.

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