Toquay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 144.32° E

Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Toquay Reef sea temperature is
13.6° C
0.3° 

Toquay Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Toquay Reef surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,936 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 (Jul 31) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 31st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 4th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the cards for Toquay Reef over the next couple of weeks. It's a reef break that needs a solid SW swell and usually handles crowds, so keep that in mind.

We start off Friday, 31st July with a clean little push of swell. The morning sees a 4ft SW swell at 12 seconds from a cross-off wind, with moderate wave energy (371). The real treat is Friday afternoon – the wind goes glassy, with a 3ft SSW swell and a lovely glassy surface. That's some serious quality. Water temp is sitting at 57°, about average for this time of year.

Saturday, 1st August looks promising. The morning has 2ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, and light cross-off breezes. The wave energy is already strong (505). But the standout is Saturday afternoon: a 5ft SW swell at that same long 17-second period, and the energy jumps right up to 2097. This is proper groundswell, with excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The wind is light cross-off, keeping things clean. Saturday afternoon is definitely the pick of the first week.

Sunday, 2nd August sees the swell drop back a touch with a 5ft SW swell in the morning but period down to 16 seconds. The wind is a bit stronger at a cross-off 12 mph, and the energy is still moderate (986). The afternoon is similar, with a 4ft SW swell. Conditions are clean but a bit more wind-affected.

Monday, 3rd August brings a shift with a NW offshore wind pushing through. The morning has a 3ft SW swell at 15 seconds and offshore winds – clean, moderate offshore conditions. The afternoon keeps a 4ft SW swell, still offshore, but the period drops to 14 seconds.

From Tuesday, 4th August through Thursday, 6th August, the surf gets small and a bit messy. Swell drops to 2ft – 3ft with shorter periods and variable winds, some cross-shore chop. Not worth getting excited about.

Friday, 7th August shows a glimmer – a 3ft SW swell at a long 16 seconds in the morning with light cross-off winds and strong energy (719). Nice, clean conditions. The afternoon though gets a cross-onshore breeze which chops it up.

Saturday, 8th August is a write-off with strong winds and poor conditions. Sunday, 9th August sees the swell building again – a 4ft SW swell in the morning, but winds are strong at a cross-off 16 mph. The afternoon pushes up to a 5ft WSW swell, period 16 seconds, with fresh cross-off breezes. Energy is very strong (1927) but the wind is up there.

Now, the best call for the second week lands on Monday, 10th August afternoon. Swell drops to 5ft from the SW, with a long 18-second period, plenty of energy (1427), and the wind turns offshore from the NNW at 16 mph. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, with clean, moderate offshore conditions. A genuine standout for the whole period.

Tuesday, 11th August is still rideable with a 4ft SW swell in the morning and offshore winds, but they're fresh at 22 mph. The afternoon stays offshore but the swell drops.

Wednesday, 12th August and Thursday, 13th August see the swell fluctuating – smallish to moderate, with cross-off winds. Nothing special.

Friday, 14th August bring a bigger, more powerful swell – 6ft from the SW at 19 seconds in the morning, energy ramping to 2456. That's serious groundswell. However, the cross-off winds are fresh at 16–19 mph, so it's choppy and only for experienced folks. Saturday, 15th August is similar but a touch smaller.

Bottom line: the best windows are Saturday 1st August afternoon for that glassy, long-period groundswell, and Monday 10th August afternoon for a solid, offshore SW swell. Both are quality calls for the experienced surfer. The rest of the period has some fun moments but nothing that'll make you skip work.

Stay stoked,
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:28PM1.78m
1:02AM1.46m
2:00PM1.83m
1:49AM1.54m
2:29PM1.87m
2:31AM1.62m
2:56PM1.88m
3:11AM1.69m
3:22PM1.87m
3:50AM1.75m
3:48PM1.85m
4:31AM1.80m
4:16PM1.83m
Low Tide
7:40PM0.80m
7:16AM0.40m
8:13PM0.68m
7:56AM0.39m
8:43PM0.56m
8:34AM0.41m
9:12PM0.45m
9:09AM0.45m
9:40PM0.35m
9:45AM0.51m
10:11PM0.26m
10:22AM0.60m
10:45PM0.19m
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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.

Toquay Reef is 21 km (13 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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