
Surf Forecasts:
Toquay Reef surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 10,002 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for our local zone.
We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s not a straight shot of glory. The first few days are a bit of a write-off for anything decent, with Saturday the 8th offering a glimmer that’s quickly snuffed out by building wind. The real action, the stuff you wait for, kicks off on Monday the 10th and then again mid-week, but we’re looking at a lot of “almost there” conditions with tricky winds.
The standout for the whole period, no question, is Toquay Reef on Monday morning, the 10th of August. We’re looking at a solid 4ft of pure SW groundswell, with a long 19-second period – that’s proper energy, the kind that lines up beautifully on a reef. The combined energy reading is a hefty 1063, which is strong. But the real magic is the wind: a gentle offshore breeze from the NW. That’s the recipe for chest-to-head-high, clean, peeling waves. It’s going to be a session for experienced surfers, as that long period swell can unload with some power. A quick note on the water temp – it’s sitting at 56°, basically bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The other big moment to circle is Wednesday afternoon, the 12th. The swell jumps up to 8ft from the SW, with a 16-second period and a massive combined energy of 5231. That’s a lot of ocean moving. This is serious, expert-only territory. The wind is cross-off, which is workable, but at that size, it’s going to be a heavy, powerful, and possibly unruly beast. Not for the faint-hearted.
The following week has some promising signs, but it’s a step down in quality. Saturday morning, the 15th of August, looks excellent for experienced surfers with a 5ft SW swell, 15-second period, and near-glass – wind barely a whisper at 3 mph from the WSW. That’s a clean, powerful 1040 energy reading. Then, on Monday the 17th, we get a glassy morning with 4ft of SW swell and a 14-second period. It’s not huge, but with the wind flat and clean, it’ll be a fun, uncrowded session.
The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. There are a few other mornings with clean conditions, like Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th, but the swell is down around 3ft, which is small but still rideable and clean. The winds are generally light, so it’s a case of picking your window. The longer-range stuff from the 21st onward looks a bit wobbly, with onshore winds creeping in, so those early windows are the ones to chase.
Alright, time to get the wax out. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun morning, light winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
567 | 468 | 297 | 192 | 111 | 815 | 1026 | 861 | 555 | 355 | 536 | 737 | 1438 | 3376 | 2233 | 2352 | 2040 | 1741 | 2627 | 2040 | 1306 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:24PM1.75m | 7:02AM1.74m | 6:09PM1.69m | 8:12AM1.69m | 7:06PM1.62m | 9:32AM1.68m | 8:25PM1.55m | 10:50AM1.72m | 9:59PM1.54m | 11:54AM1.79m | 11:28PM1.60m | 12:46PM1.87m | 00:40AM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:46AM0.81m | 00:11AM0.13m | 12:38PM0.93m | 1:07AM0.16m | 1:45PM1.02m | 2:14AM0.21m | 3:11PM1.05m | 3:33AM0.25m | 4:42PM0.98m | 4:51AM0.25m | 5:55PM0.82m | 6:01AM0.25m | 6:53PM0.63m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 5 | 1 | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
567 | 468 | 297 | 192 | 111 | 815 | 1026 | 861 | 281 | 136 | 536 | 737 | 1438 | 1855 | 2233 | 2352 | 2040 | 1741 | 2627 | 2040 | 1306 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | S 16 | S 16 | — | SW 16 | — | — | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 |
— | 5 | — | 13 | 76 | 3 | 37 | 31 | 553 | 355 | 140 | 21 | 47 | — | 1068 | — | — | 40 | 77 | 116 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | N 4 | SW 5 | SW 8 | NW 2 | NNW 3 | N 4 | NW 3 | SW 16 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 14 | 45 | 53 | 11 | 15 | 87 | 555 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 3376 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 14 | 34 | 88 | 34 | 29 | 0 | 232 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 234 | 37 | 515 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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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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