Surf Forecasts:
Toquay Reef surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,604 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Toquay Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Toquay Reef in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk about what's on offer. The next couple weeks have some good windows, but you gotta pick your moments. Early on it’s pretty average, then things build into some proper standouts.
We’re looking at Toquay Reef. It’s a reef break, exposed to the swell, and the water temp is sitting around 56°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year – no weird anomalies to report.
Wednesday the 26th starts small and choppy with a 3 ft swell from the SSW. Cross wind and weak energy – not worth paddling out. The afternoon gets a little bigger at 4 ft but the wind turns cross-onshore and it gets messy.
Thursday the 27th is our first real bright spot. The morning sees clean conditions with a light offshore wind from the NW. The swell drops to 3 ft from the SSW, clean, with moderate energy. It’s small but you can have some fun. The afternoon stays clean with even smaller 2 ft waves.
Friday the 28th morning has a long-period groundswell (18 seconds) coming in at 3 ft from the SW, and clean with a cross-offshore wind. That long period means good shape, but at this size it’s pretty weak. The afternoon brings rain showers and a bit more size at 4 ft, but the wind goes cross-on and kills it.
Saturday the 29th morning is clean again with a 3 ft SW swell and light cross-off wind. Nice little session. The afternoon, though, jumps to 7 ft from the SW with strong energy, but the S wind makes it choppy. That size is getting into the big zone, but the wind ruins it.
Sunday the 30th morning is a standout. Clean, glassy-offshore wind from the NW, and a clean 5 ft SSW groundswell (13 seconds) with good energy. This is the pick of the first week – get out there early. The afternoon stays clean-onshore and drops off.
Monday the 31st morning is the real gem. Offshore cross-off wind, 5 ft of SSW swell with a 14-second period, and strong energy. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is even cleaner with a 16-second period swell and huge energy. This is the best day of the first week, no question.
Tuesday the 1st of September has strong offshore winds from the NNW, but the swell drops to 4 ft. Clean and fun, but lacking punch. Wednesday the 2nd is similar, with moderate offshore wind and 4 ft from the SW. Clean but small.
Then we get into the serious stuff. Thursday the 3rd of September morning has a 5 ft SW swell with a 16-second period and strong energy, with moderate offshore wind. The afternoon jumps to 6 ft, same long period, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a proper standout.
Friday the 4th of September brings the biggest swell of the forecast. The morning sees 8 ft from the SW with an 18-second period and massive energy. The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not perfect, but the size is there. The afternoon hits 8 ft with even more energy – this is expert territory only, and with a light cross-on wind, it will be challenging but heavy. For most, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Saturday the 5th morning has clean offshore wind and a 6 ft SSW swell – excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays clean with 6 ft.
Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th settle back into the 4 ft to 4 ft range, clean, and very user-friendly. Good for a relaxed session.
Tuesday the 8th gets messy with strong cross winds and a 4 ft swell but a very long 21-second period. The energy is huge but the wind chops it up completely. Not for surfing.
Wednesday the 9th is cross-on and choppy with 6 ft to 6 ft – not great.
Thursday the 10th of September morning is the final standout. Offshore wind from the WNW, a solid 7 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and huge energy. Clean, powerful, and for experts only. This is a serious groundswell hitting a reef – bring the big board and the courage. The afternoon drops to 7 ft but the wind goes cross-on, so the morning window is the one.
So, to sum it up: the best two windows are Monday the 31st of August and Thursday the 10th of September morning. Sundays the 30th and the 6th are also excellent for cleaner, smaller conditions.
Stay sharp, and don’t sleep on that Monday morning week one.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
260 | 545 | 134 | 133 | 88 | 261 | 442 | 725 | 560 | 412 | 1604 | 347 | 680 | 745 | 1117 | 947 | 1098 | 1101 | 702 | 441 | 677 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 10:33AM1.47m | 9:05PM1.28m | 11:36AM1.55m | 10:46PM1.32m | 12:19PM1.63m | 11:57PM1.42m | 12:53PM1.70m | 00:50AM1.55m | 1:23PM1.76m | 1:34AM1.69m | 1:52PM1.81m | 2:14AM1.81m | 2:20PM1.83m | 2:52AM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM1.11m | 4:11AM0.61m | 5:46PM1.00m | 5:20AM0.57m | 6:30PM0.86m | 6:15AM0.52m | 7:03PM0.71m | 7:00AM0.47m | 7:34PM0.55m | 7:40AM0.45m | 8:04PM0.40m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:34PM0.26m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
260 | 545 | 123 | 133 | 88 | 261 | 273 | 725 | 560 | 412 | 407 | 347 | 680 | 745 | 1117 | 947 | 1098 | 1101 | 702 | 441 | 677 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SE 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 24 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | S 15 | SW 20 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | S 15 | SW 18 |
167 | — | 134 | 54 | 69 | 184 | 442 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 11 | 42 | 98 | 38 | 38 | 60 | 746 | 755 | — | 18 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 21 | S 20 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | S 15 | S 17 | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — |
13 | — | 41 | 15 | 71 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 17 | 142 | — | — | 78 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NW 4 | W 3 |
— | 528 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1604 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 28 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 234 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 519 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Toquay Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Toquay Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Toquay Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Toquay Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Toquay Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Toquay Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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