Surf Forecasts:
Toquay Reef surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM. 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Toquay Reef has got cooking over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, Sunday afternoon is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got an 8ft SW swell pushing in, but it’s coming with a cross-on 15 km/h southerly breeze, making for a choppy surface. The combined energy is pumping at 3154, but the wind is just messing it up.
But hold on, because Monday the 31st is your first real standout. The morning kicks off with a glassy, clean 5ft SSW swell, dropping in period to 14 seconds. The wind is a light 5 km/h offshore from the NW – absolute perfection for a reef break. This is the one to aim for; it is that classic, clean reef setup you’d drive an hour for. The water temp is 56°, which is about average for this time of year.
Monday afternoon keeps the good vibes going with glassy conditions and a 5ft SW swell pushing a 15-second period. The energy is a solid 1161. You could surf the whole day.
Tuesday the 1st gets a bit windier, and the swell drops. A 25 km/h cross-off wind from the NNW is manageable, but the waves are smaller. Not the pick.
Wednesday the 2nd afternoon sees a bump in swell to 5ft with a fresh offshore wind from the WNW at 25 km/h. That’s clean, but the energy (1197) is moderate.
Now, Thursday the 3rd is a big one – but only for the experts. We’re looking at a 13ft SW swell in the morning, jumping to 15ft in the afternoon. That’s a massive groundswell with combined energy hitting 9737. The wind is clean, but waves this size on a reef are dangerous. If you have to ask if you’re good enough, you’re not.
The run from Friday the 4th through Sunday the 6th settles back into the 5ft to 7ft range with clean winds and decent periods. Sunday the 6th afternoon is a glassy 4ft SSW swell – that’s a nice, mellow session for intermediates.
The next big standout hits on Wednesday the 9th morning: a 8ft SW swell with an 18-second period and light cross-off wind. That is a proper groundswell, and the energy is a strong 3968. This reef will turn it into some very tidy lines.
If you can wait, Thursday the 10th morning is truly special. Glassy conditions, 8ft SW swell, 16-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 5106. This is expert territory – big, powerful, and pristine.
The run to the end of the forecast holds some good, clean waves in the 5ft to 8ft range, with the best likely being Sunday the 13th morning: a 8ft SW swell with a 19-second period and light cross-off wind. The energy is 3898 – that is a long-period groundswell that will make for some drawn-out, powerful rides at this point.
So, my pick of the fortnight: Monday morning the 31st of August for the clean, glassy perfection, and Thursday morning the 10th of September for the expert-level, glassy beast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2270 | 895 | 961 | 881 | 1255 | 702 | 429 | 393 | 636 | 1149 | 1325 | 5775 | 7212 | 2700 | 2075 | 1860 | 1187 | 1975 | 6505 | 1449 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:34AM1.69m | 1:52PM1.81m | 2:14AM1.81m | 2:20PM1.83m | 2:52AM1.90m | 2:48PM1.85m | 3:31AM1.96m | 3:17PM1.85m | 4:11AM1.96m | 3:49PM1.84m | 4:54AM1.92m | 4:24PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:34PM0.55m | 7:40AM0.45m | 8:04PM0.40m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:34PM0.26m | 8:53AM0.47m | 9:06PM0.15m | 9:29AM0.52m | 9:40PM0.08m | 10:05AM0.60m | 10:18PM0.05m | 10:44AM0.69m | 11:00PM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 |
845 | 895 | 961 | 881 | 1255 | 702 | 429 | 393 | 636 | 1149 | 1325 | 1493 | 2525 | 2700 | 2075 | 1860 | 1187 | — | 1991 | 1449 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | — | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 18 | SW 7 | S 16 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
39 | — | 138 | 246 | 844 | 42 | 19 | 150 | 21 | 48 | — | — | — | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | — | — | N 4 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — |
2270 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 18 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 5775 | 7212 | — | — | — | 18 | 1975 | 6505 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 516 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 390 | 575 | 945 | 1 |
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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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