Toquay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 144.32° E

Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Toquay Reef sea temperature is
13.4°C
0.5° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,956 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's coming our way.

The opening of the window is a mixed bag, but there’s a proper pulse of solid south-west groundswell on the way, and if you time it right, we’re in for some clean, punchy waves at Toquay Reef. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is bang on average for this time of year—nothing unusual there.

Let’s start with this Saturday the 22nd. The morning is looking marginal with a cross-off wind, but the swell jumps up through the day. By Saturday afternoon, the swell is a chunky 13 ft from the SW, with a 14-second period. That’s a serious amount of energy (8,482) and the wind is cross, so it’ll be a bit of a handful—definitely one for the experienced crew only.

Sunday the 23rd is the real standout in the first week. We’ve got a beautifully clean morning with a light north-west offshore breeze, swell around 5 ft from the SW and a 14-second period. It’s got that real long-period groundswell feel to it—proper lines. By Sunday afternoon, it backs off slightly to 5 ft but the period stretches out to 16 seconds, with a glassy offshore wind. That’s as good as it gets for a reef setup like this. The energy is still ripping (1,735) and the waves will be holding their shape perfectly. If you can get out there Sunday, that’s your session.

Now, after that, things go pretty quiet. The swell drops right off into Monday and Tuesday, with smaller waves and less favourable winds. Through the middle of the week, we’re looking at mostly cross-onshore breezes and dropping swell—nothing to get excited about. There’s a couple of clean mornings but the size is not there.

Then we get another pulse building from Friday the 28th. Friday morning looks promising with a moderate offshore breeze, 5 ft swell and a very long 17-second period. That’s that deep ocean groundswell. The energy is solid (1,174). Saturday the 29th holds similar but the wind is a bit more cross-off.

Now, the best of the second week is shaping up for Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday the 1st of September. Monday morning has a solid 5 ft SW swell, 14-second period and a clean offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is pumping (1,480). It’s a strong, consistent option for experienced surfers. Then Tuesday the 1st of September is a beauty—morning has 6 ft, 16-second period with a light cross-off, but the real gem is Tuesday afternoon: glassy conditions, 5 ft SW swell, 15-second period, and that six-figure energy (1,006). It’ll be clean as a whistle, and the reef will be handling that long-period swell beautifully.

Later in the week, the wind turns a bit fresh on Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd, but the swell stays rideable. By the following weekend (5th and 6th of September), the swell really kicks again. Saturday the 5th sees 6 ft to 6 ft, but it’s onshore. Then Sunday the 6th—hold onto your board. The morning shows a massive 20 ft SW swell with a 16-second period and clean conditions. That is colossal energy (24,613). That is too big for most, and the reef will be a washing machine. Only the most experienced and well-prepared should even consider it. The afternoon backs off to a still sizeable 10 ft with a 17-second period, which is a bit more manageable but still heavy.

If you’re a beginner, the only real window is the smaller, cleaner days around Monday the 24th of August afternoon or Thursday the 27th of August, but the swell is tiny. This is not a beginner-friendly run.

Crowds at Toquay Reef can be an issue, especially on these standout days, so get in early or be patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
13
4
SW
14
1.9
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SSW
11
0.7
SW
13
1.3
SW
19
1.4
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2121
6249
1576
877
1224
770
469
268
376
572
382
255
203
408
104
105
183
1295
1174
834
546
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
20
SW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
NNW
5
NE
10
SE
10
S
10
S
15
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15
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5
W
10
NNW
5
W
10
NW
20
WNW
15
WSW
15
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
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
12:19PM1.63m
11:57PM1.42m
Low Tide
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
5:20AM0.57m
6:30PM0.86m
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5:51
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
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13
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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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