Surf Forecasts:
Toquay Reef surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 6,728 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 15s. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Toquay Reef over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a slow start. Sunday the 12th is a write-off with a stiff 22 mph offshore wind and a score that’s not worth paddling for. The swell is 4ft from the SW but the wind is just too strong to make it enjoyable. Honestly, you’re better off staying in bed.
Things start to pick up on Monday the 13th. The morning shows a solid 8ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, meaning real energy in the water (combined energy of 2653). The wind is offshore from the NW at 19 mph, so the reef will be clean. This is a heavy time for your board though – at 8ft in the afternoon, this is expert territory. The sets will be spaced out due to that long period, so paddling out is a mission, but the rewards are there for the strong.
Tuesday the 14th keeps the size up with a 8ft SW swell, again that 16-second period, and the wind swings to a lighter cross-off (9 mph). The combined energy is still pumping (2692). This is still a big, powerful wave that’s only for the experienced. The water temp is 57°, which is about normal for the time of year, so grab the 4/3.
The real standout, though, is Thursday the 16th. The morning is clean with a 5ft SW swell and a light offshore, but the afternoon is where it’s at. Glassy conditions, zero wind, and a 5ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period. The combined energy is 1045, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the window to circle. The reef will be clean, the waves will have shape, and the offshore wind means no chop. Crowds are possible, so get in early.
Friday the 17th also delivers. The morning is clean with a 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light offshore. The afternoon goes glassy again with a 5ft SW swell. Another top-quality session.
After that, the swell drops fast. Saturday the 18th is small at 3ft to 3ft, and by Sunday the 19th, we’re down to 1ft. That’s a long blank stretch from the 19th through the 23rd, with only tiny, weak swells and poor conditions. The 20th has some clean, small waves (2ft) if you’re desperate, but it’s not worth the trip.
The second week doesn’t look promising. A few pulses show up from the 24th to the 27th, but the wind is strong and the quality is marginal. The 25th has a 5ft SW swell with a 17-second period, but with 19 mph winds, it’s a battle. The 27th morning sees a 6ft SW swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds, meaning weak, lumpy waves. Not recommended.
So, the best on offer is Thursday 16th and Friday 17th. Get out there while the reef is clean and the swell is solid.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 528 | 882 | 1514 | 2481 | 2796 | 3595 | 2692 | 2185 | 1641 | 1358 | 1002 | 846 | 857 | 1118 | 1074 | 1115 | 939 | 459 | 261 | 202 | 108 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:35PM1.61m | 9:55AM1.78m | 8:45PM1.58m | 11:07AM1.84m | 10:05PM1.58m | 12:09PM1.92m | 11:25PM1.62m | 1:04PM1.99m | 00:38AM1.70m | 1:51PM2.03m | 1:42AM1.76m | 2:34PM2.05m | 2:41AM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:18PM1.01m | 2:38AM0.14m | 3:38PM1.04m | 3:48AM0.11m | 4:58PM0.99m | 4:59AM0.08m | 6:08PM0.88m | 6:06AM0.06m | 7:07PM0.73m | 7:06AM0.08m | 7:59PM0.56m | 8:01AM0.13m | 8:47PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 528 | 882 | 1514 | 2481 | 2796 | 3595 | 2692 | 2185 | 1641 | 1358 | 1002 | 846 | 857 | 1118 | 1074 | 1115 | 939 | 459 | 261 | 202 | 108 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 22 | — | — | — | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | S 15 | S 17 | S 15 | SSW 17 | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | — | 19 | — | — | — | 149 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 17 | 50 | 17 | 95 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 23 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 |
| kJ | 16 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 20 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 519 | 713 | 37 | 325 | 579 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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