Surf Forecasts:
Toquay Reef surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,595 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Toquay Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking at what’s coming for us at Toquay Reef. The water is about 56°F, dead average for the time of year, nothing strange.
We’ve got a solid run of surf kicking off this Saturday, August 29. The morning is your best bet for the weekend—clean 4ft SW swell with a light WNW breeze at 6 mph keeping it glassy. The energy is moderate at 466. The reef loves that SW direction. Afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy, so hit the early one.
Sunday morning, August 30, the swell builds to 5ft from the SSW, with a bit more juice (797 energy). Light W cross-off winds keep it clean. The afternoon gets beefy at 8ft from the SW, but the S wind messes it up—cross-onshore and bumpy.
Monday morning, August 31, the standout starts. Swell drops to 5ft, but the period stretches to 15 seconds—proper groundswell. Energy hits 1023, and with a slight NW breeze, it’s glassy. This is the first one for experienced surfers. The long period means better shape but longer waits between sets.
Tuesday, September 1, the wind picks up to 16 mph from the N, cross-off, still clean. Swell holds at 5ft. Not the best, but you can get wet.
Thursday, September 3, is where the size comes. Morning brings 6ft SW with offshore W winds at 16 mph—excellent for experienced surfers. Energy is strong at 1443. The afternoon is a beast: 12ft SW, clean, cross-off, energy at 5982. This is expert-only water. Over 8ft and it’s time for the big dogs only.
Friday, September 4, holds at 6ft in the morning with offshore NNW winds. Clean and powerful.
Saturday, September 5, morning delivers 10ft from the SW with fresh WSW winds at 19 mph. Energy is 6539—very strong. Expert-only.
Sunday, September 6, the morning cleans up to 5ft with gentle offshore NNW winds. A good recovery day.
The true highlight is Monday afternoon, September 7. Swell hits 12ft from the SW, 16-second period, and the energy is a massive 10150. The wind is cross-off from the W at 22 mph, but it’s clean. Absolute expert territory. The reef will be a different world that afternoon.
Tuesday, September 8, stays huge with 13ft in the morning and 12ft in the arvo from the SW. Energy still in the 7000-9800 range. Only the brave.
Wednesday and Thursday, September 9 and 10, settle to 5ft to 8ft with clean offshore winds. Thursday morning, September 10, is excellent for experts—8ft SW, 16-second period, gentle offshore.
Friday, September 11, the swell drops to 5ft with NW winds at 16 mph, still clean. A fun end.
Saturday, September 12, brings a beautiful 5ft SW swell with an 18-second period. Energy is solid at 1665, and with a gentle offshore breeze, it’s clean. Another standout for those who can handle the long lulls.
Sunday, September 13, the wind howls at 22 mph from the NW, offshore, but the swell is small at 4ft. Nothing to write home about.
Best on offer? Monday afternoon, September 7, and the morning of Thursday, September 3. Both are expert, clean, powerful. The reef handles the SW groundswell perfectly. Crowds are “sometimes” here, so you might have company, but it’s worth it.
If you’re not an expert, the weekend mornings or Monday August 31 are your windows. Everything else is for the hardcore.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue morning, light winds from the NW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 466 | 521 | 465 | 669 | 2147 | 895 | 869 | 672 | 1255 | 871 | 503 | 387 | 438 | 631 | 949 | 1402 | 4595 | 1407 | 1399 | 1187 | 795 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:53PM1.70m | 00:50AM1.55m | 1:23PM1.76m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:03PM0.71m | 7:00AM0.47m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 466 | 521 | 465 | 669 | 845 | 895 | 869 | 672 | 1255 | 871 | 503 | 387 | 438 | 631 | 949 | 1402 | 1387 | 1407 | 1399 | 1187 | 795 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | S 15 | SW 17 | SW 4 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 18 | 60 | 39 | — | 138 | 470 | 844 | — | 19 | 148 | 10 | 5 | 45 | 41 | — | — | — | — | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 23 | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 11 | — | 68 | 65 | — | 16 | 34 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | N 2 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | — | — | NW 2 | — | SW 14 | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | 47 | — | — | 2147 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 18 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 4595 | — | — | 15 | 35 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 234 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 390 | 519 |
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