Toquay Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 144.32° E

Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Toquay Reef sea temperature is
13.5°C
0.5° 

Toquay Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Toquay Reef surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SW 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 4th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board and listen up, this is Rusty.

Gotta be honest with you, looking at the next 16 days, it’s not a non-stop party, but there’s some serious juice on the horizon if you’re patient. We’re starting off with a bit of a lull, so don't rush out the door. The real action, the kind that gets your heart pumping, is building for the end of the first week and into the second.

Let’s kick it off Friday morning, August 28th, at Toquay Reef. It’s a reef break, so you know what you’re getting into. We’ve got clean, cross-off wind with an 18-second, long-period SW groundswell pushing in at 3 ft. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no shock to the system. The energy is moderate (681), and it’s setting up for some very good, clean conditions. This is a nice, gentle start for the intermediate surfer.

The real standout starts to shape up for Monday, August 31st. We’ve got the pick of the week right here. The morning kicks off with an offshore wind and that long-period SW groundswell holds at 5 ft with a 15-second period. Afternoon is even better – glassy conditions, the same 5 ft groundswell, and the energy bumps up (1190). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is coming from a solid SW direction, which is right in the sweet spot for this spot. It’s a very consistent break, so you’ll get plenty of waves, but keep in mind it’s a reef, so treat it with respect.

Now, we roll into the first weekend of September (Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th), the swell really starts to roar. By Saturday afternoon, we’re looking at a 7 ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, clean as a whistle with offshore wind. The energy is massive (2075). This is expert territory. Sunday the 6th afternoon gets even more serious with an 12 ft SW swell, fresh offshore wind, and an energy reading of 4063. This is big, powerful, and not for the faint of heart.

The absolute peak of the whole outlook, the one you should circle on your calendar, is the final weekend. On Saturday, September 12th, Toquay Reef is looking absolutely world-class. We’ve got a massive 10 ft SW groundswell, and the afternoon session is the real gem. Clean offshore wind, that long-period (16 seconds) groundswell, and a colossal energy reading of 7704. The swell direction is perfect. This is an exceptional forecast for expert surfers only. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but if it holds, this is the session.

All up, there are gaps in the first few days and a few average afternoons, but the end of the first week and that second weekend are the real deal. Stay patient.

That’s the word from me.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
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1.3
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16
1.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
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15
1.4
SW
15
1.6
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16
1.4
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16
1.1
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15
1.1
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14
1.3
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15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.4
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15
1.4
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
442
907
480
466
1811
465
659
768
895
869
881
1255
883
566
447
799
844
648
856
821
1203
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
WNW
15
S
10
WNW
5
W
15
S
10
WNW
5
NW
5
ESE
15
NNW
25
NNW
25
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10
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10
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15
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25
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Wind State
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off
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cross-off
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off
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cross-off
High Tide
12:19PM1.63m
11:57PM1.42m
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
Low Tide
6:30PM0.86m
6:15AM0.52m
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
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Feels °C
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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.

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