Surf Forecasts:
Toquay Reef surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,505 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Toquay Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into what's cookin' for the next stretch.
We're looking at a slow start, but there's some serious juice coming down the line. The opening days are a bit of a tease, but if you're patient, the second half of the month and into the first week of September has some real potential.
First up, Toquay Reef. The water is sitting at a pretty normal 56°F, which is bang on average for this time of year. The waiting game begins on Friday, the 21st of August. It's small and clean, with a 3ft SW groundswell (combined energy of 442), but it's just not enough to get excited about. Morning winds are a light cross-offshore, and the afternoon glassing off, but it's a marginal session at best.
The real story starts Saturday, the 22nd. A massive pulse of SW groundswell rolls in, pumping 13ft sets with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy blows up to 8452 – that's a lot of power. This is a day for experienced surfers only. The winds are clean and cross-off, so it should be holding shape, but it's going to be a beast. Things ease back a touch on Sunday, the 23rd, with 5ft SW groundswell and light offshore winds in the morning. The period is a long 14 seconds, turning into 16 seconds in the afternoon (combined energy 1193-1544), offering some excellent, if more manageable, conditions for the experienced crew.
We then hit a bit of a lull. Monday the 24th through Tuesday the 27th is a mix of smaller SSW and SW swells, between 1ft and 4ft. The winds are generally light and favorable, keeping things clean, but the energy is low (155-821). It's surfable, but very pedestrian.
The real standout is clearly the Saturday the 22nd, but for those who miss the boat, there's a fantastic second window. The 28th of August brings back a strong dose of SW groundswell, with 4ft sets and an 18-second period (combined energy 973). The winds are solidly offshore, making for a much cleaner, more user-friendly power than the previous weekend. The 31st of August and the 1st of September also look prime, with 4ft to 5ft SW groundswell, long periods up to 16 seconds, and light offshore winds promising excellent conditions for experienced surfers.
Don't sleep on the 4th and 5th of September either. That's a long-range call, but it's a promising one. The 4th of September morning shows 6ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period (combined energy 2787) and gentle offshore winds. It's a powerful, clean setup that could be the pick of the whole run if it holds.
The messy days with onshore winds and poor conditions hit around the 29th and 30th of August. We also have a few days of strong wind but clean surf, like the 3rd of September, where the swell is only 2ft to 3ft, making it a blown-out washout for surfing but a potential zone for kiting.
For the best of the best, I'm calling it: Saturday the 22nd of August is the big dog for the brave, but the 4th of September morning is the one to circle on the calendar for a cleaner, powerful session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
273 | 194 | 675 | 6505 | 6115 | 1426 | 877 | 1101 | 780 | 545 | 268 | 321 | 540 | 495 | 4158 | 2316 | 2174 | 140 | 167 | 72 | 526 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:50PM1.71m | 6:00AM1.66m | 5:19PM1.62m | 6:47AM1.56m | 5:50PM1.52m | 7:46AM1.48m | 6:27PM1.43m | 9:06AM1.44m | 7:25PM1.34m | 10:33AM1.47m | 9:05PM1.28m | 11:36AM1.55m | 10:46PM1.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:06AM0.74m | 11:24PM0.30m | 11:40AM0.86m | 00:01AM0.39m | 12:19PM0.97m | 00:44AM0.47m | 1:11PM1.07m | 1:38AM0.55m | 2:36PM1.14m | 2:51AM0.60m | 4:31PM1.11m | 4:11AM0.61m | 5:46PM1.00m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 19 |
273 | 167 | 675 | 1925 | 1888 | 1426 | 877 | 1101 | 780 | 545 | 268 | 321 | 540 | 495 | 266 | 649 | 346 | 140 | 167 | 65 | 526 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 8 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 14 | W 21 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 10 |
16 | 194 | 45 | 22 | 45 | 134 | 316 | 443 | 33 | 9 | 75 | 12 | 281 | 95 | 285 | 169 | 92 | 85 | 75 | 72 | 77 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 6 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | E 4 | SSW 12 | — | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | SW 14 |
60 | 13 | — | — | — | 80 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 1 | 14 | — | 49 | 34 | 6 | 18 | 116 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | — | WNW 3 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | WSW 6 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 13 | — | NNW 2 | — | — |
93 | — | 2 | 6505 | 6115 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 164 | 4158 | 2316 | 2174 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 234 | 0 | 0 | 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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