Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and listen up. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for this area. We’ve got one main spot that’s going to be the focus for the next couple of weeks: Toquay Reef. It’s a reef break, so it’s going to hold the swell better than a beach break, but it’s not for grommets. It’s an intermediate-level wave, and it fires best when the swell is coming from the southwest.

Right now, the water’s sitting at 57°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. Not too cold, not too warm. Let’s get into it.

The first real action kicks off on Tuesday, the 1st of September. Early morning, it’s a bit small with a 4ft southwest swell, but the wind is cross-off from the NNW. The energy is moderate. It’s a bit marginal, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a 3ft swell and a solid offshore wind. That’s a good sign for a little session.

Wednesday, the 2nd, the swell builds. We’re looking at 5ft in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, both from the southwest, with moderate wave energy. The wind is cross-off and light, so the conditions will be clean. Good, solid, fun waves.

Thursday, the 3rd, is where things get interesting. The morning is a bit messy with rain and a 6ft swell, but the afternoon is a beast. The swell jumps to 15ft from the southwest. The energy is massive. That’s a big, powerful, heavy swell. For Toquay Reef, that’s too big. Unless you’re an absolute charger with a big gun, stay out of the water. This is for experts only.

Friday, the 4th, is the standout. The morning has a 8ft southwest swell with perfect offshore winds from the NNW. The energy is strong. This is the best session of the whole forecast. Experienced surfers, this is your window. The afternoon drops to 7ft but stays clean. Friday morning is the pick.

Saturday, the 5th, is a write-off. The swell is still decent at 7ft to 8ft, but the wind is howling at 25 mph from the west. That’s going to tear the surface up. It’s a skip day.

Sunday, the 6th, is a redemption. The morning has a 6ft southwest swell and a light offshore breeze from the NW. That’s clean, fun, and punchy. The energy is solid. The afternoon goes glassy, but the wind switches sides. It’s still a good day.

After that, the surf drops off. Monday the 7th is small, with a 3ft swell. The energy is weak. There’s a gap in the quality until the next run.

We get a pulse on Tuesday the 8th. A 8ft southwest swell with a very long period of 18 seconds. The energy is strong, but the wind is cross-shore and fresh. The waves will be powerful but lumpy. Not the best.

The next real standout is Wednesday the 9th. The morning has an 8ft south-southwest swell with a long period of 17 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off. The energy is massive. This is another one for the experienced crew. The afternoon is a bit smaller but still good.

Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are solid. Friday the 11th is a beauty. The morning has a 7ft southwest swell with a 17-second period, light offshore wind from the NNW, and strong energy. The afternoon is also offshore and clean. That’s a top-tier day.

The weekend of the 12th and 13th is a letdown. The swell drops and the wind turns onshore. Saturday is okay, but Sunday the 13th is a poor day with messy cross-onshore winds. Monday the 14th is the same story.

The final highlight is Tuesday the 15th. The afternoon turns glassy. A 5ft southwest swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is flat calm. The energy is solid. That’s a gorgeous, clean, lined-up afternoon. The best of the second week.

The last day, Wednesday the 16th, is a write-off. Strong onshore winds and rain. That’s it for the run.

So, to sum it up: Friday the 4th morning is the absolute best of the whole lot. If you can only surf one day, make it that one. The second best is Friday the 11th morning, and then Tuesday the 15th afternoon. Saturday the 5th is a skip. Thursday the 3rd afternoon is for the madmen only.

Rusty.

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