Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks. We’re focusing on just one spot, and it’s got some serious potential if you pick your moments.

The next sixteen days are a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a quiet patch to start, but there are some real standouts waiting for you, especially towards the end of the first week and into the second week. We’ll take it day by day.

We kick off on Tuesday the 7th of July. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the southwest, with a very long 16-second period. The water temperature is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. It’s clean and glassy under a light ESE breeze. The energy is moderate (608), but it’s nothing to get overly excited about – a session for the patient surfer.

Wednesday the 8th sees a bit more size. The morning shows 4 ft from the southwest, with that same long 18-second groundswell. The wind is a light NE, but it’s pushing cross-shore, creating a bit of texture. The energy is building (1294). By the afternoon, it’s up to 5 ft but the wind turns cross-onshore, making it a bit bumpy. Not the best windows here.

Thursday the 9th is a sneaky good one. Thursday morning is your first real standout. Swell drops back to a clean 3 ft from the southwest, but the wind goes completely glassy – dead calm. That’s a major plus for clean, lined-up waves at a reef break like this. The energy is moderate (477), but with those conditions, it’s a beautiful window for a longboard or a mid-length.

Friday the 10th offers another chance, with a clean 3 ft to 3 ft swell and light offshore winds in the morning. Good, but smaller.

Now, Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are messy. Strong, fresh winds make the conditions poor. The swell is small and choppy. You’d be better off doing something else.

Monday the 13th is a big one. We get a solid 8 ft southwest groundswell rolling in. The period is a very long 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (3832). The wind is moderate offshore from the WNW, cleaning it up nicely. This is expert territory – the size and power mean it’s not for the faint of heart. For the experienced crew, this is the best of the first week.

Tuesday the 14th holds the size, with another 8 ft swell from the SSW, energy at 4157. Wind is a gentle cross-offshore, keeping it clean. Again, this is expert-level juice.

Wednesday the 15th is another huge day. The afternoon sees an 8 ft swell with a 16-second period and a massive energy reading of 5423. That is serious, powerful surf. The wind is a whisper-light cross-offshore. This is the absolute peak for the experienced surfer.

The rest of the week and into the next sees the size back down. The 17th and 18th offer clean, smaller conditions (5 ft to 3 ft) with light offshore winds – good for a cruise.

There’s a gap from the 19th to the 22nd. The wind picks up strong, making conditions poor or marginal for paddle surfing. The swell is small and mixed up. With the strong wind and the beach-and-reef setup, this window is more interesting for the kite surfers than us on the paddles.

The top pick for the week is Thursday 9th July morning for clean, glassy conditions on a manageable 3 ft swell at Toquay Reef. For the experts, the absolute standout is Wednesday 15th July afternoon, with a massive 8 ft, 16-second groundswell and glassy wind – pure power.

Stay stoked.
Rusty.

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