
Surf Forecasts:
Toquay Reef surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,847 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
795 | 1289 | 4888 | 6161 | 4668 | 837 | 1697 | 473 | 341 | 294 | 260 | 305 | 1207 | 1489 | 1084 | 748 | 558 | 736 | 471 | 2313 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:38PM1.32m | 12:07PM1.63m | 11:00PM1.33m | 12:51PM1.71m | 00:08AM1.38m | 1:28PM1.78m | 1:02AM1.46m | 2:00PM1.83m | 1:49AM1.54m | 2:29PM1.87m | 2:31AM1.62m | 2:56PM1.88m | 3:11AM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:06PM1.10m | 4:41AM0.50m | 6:14PM1.02m | 5:41AM0.46m | 7:02PM0.92m | 6:32AM0.42m | 7:40PM0.80m | 7:16AM0.40m | 8:13PM0.68m | 7:56AM0.39m | 8:43PM0.56m | 8:34AM0.41m | 9:12PM0.45m | |||||||
— | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
795 | 1289 | — | 3328 | 1823 | 837 | 640 | 473 | 341 | 294 | 260 | 202 | 1207 | 1489 | 1084 | 748 | 558 | 736 | 471 | 543 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | NE 5 | — | — | SW 18 |
42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 18 | 98 | 91 | 305 | 822 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 1 | — | — | 79 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 3 | 12 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 7 | SW 13 |
25 | 21 | 4888 | 6161 | 4668 | — | 1697 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 8 | 25 | 167 | 2313 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 551 | 551 | 536 | 234 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 77 | 198 | 373 | 289 |
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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.
Toquay Reef is 21 km (13 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










