Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk surf for this spot.

The next couple of mornings are looking pretty good. Tuesday morning there’s a nice 4ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long 13-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. That combo will have Toquay Reef (Toquay-Reef-Point) looking clean and inviting, with solid wave energy (515) pushing through. Water temp is 56°, right around average for this time of year. It’s a very consistent reef break, but it does get crowded sometimes, so expect some company if you paddle out.

Tuesday afternoon the wind shifts and gets a bit messy, so morning is definitely the call.

Wednesday and Thursday have more average conditions, but Thursday morning brings a little clean-up with light offshore NW wind and a smaller 3ft SSW swell. Not a standout, but rideable.

Friday sees a bigger pulse arrive – a long-period 18-second SW groundswell on Friday morning, clean and clear. The energy jumps to moderate at (767), but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a touch bumpy. Worth a look for the reef.

Saturday morning is clean again with light cross-offshore wind and 3ft swell, but nothing to write home about. Sunday though – wow. Sunday morning is glassy again, a clean 4ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second interval, and the energy is pumping up to (995). That’s the best of the first week, no doubt. Sunday afternoon the swell jumps to 7ft with a 19-second period and the energy rockets to (4129) – that’s strong, serious groundswell, but the wind turns a little cross-on. Still, for experienced surfers on a reef, that’s a proper session.

Monday the 31st of August is another standout. Swell holds at 6ft to 6ft from the SW, period around 16 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the NW. Clean, solid, and pumping. Energy is high at (1322) to (1699). That’s expert-level surf, but for the right crew, it’s a dream.

Tuesday the 1st of September still has offshore wind but the wind is getting strong at 19 mph, so it’s a bit wild. The swell drops back to 4ft. Not the best.

By Wednesday the 2nd of September morning, it’s glassy again with 5ft SW groundswell and a 14-second period. The energy is (846) – clean, calm, reef working nicely. That’s a very good session.

Later in the week, Thursday the 3rd sees a moderate breeze and 5ft swell, but the wind is cross-offshore so it stays reasonably clean. Not a standout but still surfable.

Now, looking way out to Tuesday the 8th of September – watch out. The swell jumps to 13ft with a 15-second period and massive energy (9232). That’s only for very experienced surfers, and honestly, the wind is fresh, so it’s not perfect. By Wednesday the 9th, it’s still huge – 16ft SW at 14 seconds and energy over (12000). That’s massive, and the wind is cross-offshore but strong. That is big, heavy reef surfing for experts only, and even then, it’s right on the edge of being too big for this break.

Overall, the standout sessions are Sunday the 30th of August morning with that glassy 4ft swell, and Monday the 31st of August with clean offshore winds and solid 6ft surf. If you can only pick one, Monday morning is your best bet.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty.

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