Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the horizon for Toquay Reef, so let’s get straight into it.

The pattern for the next couple of weeks is all about this reef. It’s a standout spot for a reason, handling the south-west groundswells that are going to be rolling through. We start with a cracking Sunday morning, *August 23rd*. The water is sitting at 56°, which is basically bang on average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises when you get in. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the NW. The energy is pumping in at a very strong 1218, so there’s plenty of punch. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers.

Sunday afternoon holds the same quality. The swell nudges up to 5ft, and the period stretches out to a super long 16 seconds, which is going to give those waves some serious grunt and shape. Energy jumps to 1735. Still clean with that light offshore wind. It’s a classic groundswell for a reef, drawing nice lines.

Monday the 24th drops off a bit. The swell backs down to 4-4ft, and the wind shifts to a cross-offshore, which keeps it clean but the energy drops to 545. It’s still surfable but nothing to write home about compared to the weekend.

Tuesday the 25th is a write-off unfortunately. A cross-on wind and light rain make for messy conditions. Wednesday the 26th is also pretty poor, with a cross-on breeze and a choppy surface. We get a bit of a reprieve on Thursday the 27th with a clean, gentle offshore wind, but the swell is tiny at 2-3ft and the energy is weak at 202. It’s a longboard day at best.

Friday the 28th signs off the week nicely. A moderate offshore breeze from the WNW greets a 4ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy at 906. The reef will handle that beautifully, giving lined-up waves. Saturday the 29th is a bit smaller and cleaner again, but nothing special.

Now, look ahead to Sunday the 30th. This is a big one. The swell jumps to 6ft by morning, with a 16-second period and a very strong energy reading of 1793. The wind is a light cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. This is a serious swell for the reef, best left for those with experience. The afternoon gets a bit choppy with a cross-on wind, so get it in the morning.

Monday the 31st is another top-tier day. A 5ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and a light offshore wind from the NW. The energy is at 1322. This is expert territory again, but the waves will be beautiful. The afternoon holds just as good with a slight cross-off.

Tuesday, September 1st, keeps the quality going. 5ft of consistent SW swell with a 15-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the WNW. Energy is strong at 901. Clean and powerful.

The first week of September trails off a bit. Wednesday the 2nd is smaller and cleaner, but nothing to get excited about. Thursday the 3rd has a fresh offshore breeze, but the swell is tiny at 2ft. Friday the 4th is a complete mess with cross-shore and cross-on winds. Saturday the 5th is a bit of a clean-up with a light wind, but the swell is still small.

The real standout for the second week, and honestly for the whole outlook, is Sunday, September 7th. The afternoon session shows a massive 13ft WSW swell, with a 14-second period and a massive energy of 7047. The wind is a fresh cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is a massive, powerful swell. It’s going to be big, raw, and only for the most experienced. The morning is a solid 5ft with a fresh offshore, but the afternoon is the one to watch, though it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

So, in short: the best surf on offer is Sunday morning August 30th and Monday August 31st. The absolute standout for the whole period, if it holds, is the afternoon of Sunday, September 7th, but that’s a big one for the big dogs.

If you’re heading out, be aware that Toquay Reef is a reef break, so watch your feet, and it’s a spot that can get crowded sometimes, so you might have some company.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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