Toquay Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, with a look at what’s on the cards for the next stretch. We’ve got a single spot to focus on for this whole period, so let’s dive straight in.

The coming days are a mixed bag, but there’s some real magic lining up, especially for those who can pick their moments. Right now, we’re coming into a bit of a lull, but the ocean’s got a plan.

Kicking off on Monday the 24th of August, Toquay Reef is serving up some clean, welcoming waves. The morning sees a 4ft SSW swell with a nice 14-second period, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the north. The water is sitting at 56°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 545, so there’s enough push to get you into a few. It’s a solid start, but nothing to set the world on fire. The afternoon drops a little in size, but stays clean.

Tuesday the 25th gets a little messy with a cross-shore wind and some light rain, so the quality takes a hit. Wednesday the 26th is a write-off, with poor conditions and choppy winds. Thursday the 27th is a nice little window, with a glassy morning off a small 3ft SSW swell and a light offshore breeze – perfect for a longboard or a cruisy fish.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday the 28th of August is a standout. The morning brings a clean 3ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period and a gentle offshore. This is proper groundswell running through a reef setup, which is a dream combo. The afternoon stays glassy, with the swell bumping up to 4ft. The combined energy is moderate (623 and 698), but that period is the key – long gaps between sets, heaps of power, and the reef will shape it up beautifully. This is your best bet of the first week.

The weekend is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday morning is glassy and clean, but the afternoon gets a bit onshore and messy. Sunday the 30th sees a glassy morning again, but the afternoon brings a bit of a cross-onshore wind, so the window is tight.

Hang on, because the real fireworks are coming. Monday the 31st of August is a ripper. The morning sees a solid 6ft SW swell with a 19-second period, cleaning up with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is a massive 3007 – that’s strong, powerful surf. The afternoon is glassy and just as good. This is for the experienced crew, though; at this size, it’s a serious paddle out, but the reward will be there.

After that, the first few days of September offer a few more clean windows, but the standout is Friday the 4th of September. The morning brings a 10ft WSW swell with a moderate offshore wind, and the energy is huge at 3382. This is big, powerful, and only for the experts. The same goes for Sunday the 6th of September, with another 10ft block of swell, and then Tuesday the 8th of September, which pumps out a 8ft to 10ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period and a fresh offshore wind. The energy numbers are through the roof on those days (3865, 4233, 5181). Again, these are expert-only sessions – the reef will be handling a lot of water.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer for the average surfer is Friday the 28th of August. The conditions are perfect, the swell is clean, and the long period will give you some of the best-shaped waves you’ll see. For the experienced charger, you can’t look past the 31st of August or the 4th, 6th, and 8th of September. Those are the days where the ocean is showing its full power. Just remember, the long-range stuff is promising but not set in stone.

Get amongst it.

Rusty

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