
Surf Forecasts:
Toquay Reef surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 5,016 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Toquay Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 6 | SW 12 | SW 13 | ESE 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1366 | 663 | 1109 | 4185 | 3456 | 3065 | 1913 | 1676 | 1280 | 878 | 585 | 255 | 184 | 181 | 106 | 136 | 73 | 50 | 42 | 63 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:32AM1.84m | 1:25PM1.65m | 2:15AM1.94m | 2:03PM1.69m | 2:53AM2.00m | 2:39PM1.71m | 3:29AM2.02m | 3:12PM1.71m | 4:03AM1.99m | 3:44PM1.70m | 4:37AM1.93m | 4:16PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:59PM0.39m | 7:40AM0.61m | 7:40PM0.27m | 8:22AM0.58m | 8:18PM0.19m | 9:00AM0.57m | 8:53PM0.15m | 9:34AM0.58m | 9:28PM0.15m | 10:07AM0.60m | 10:01PM0.19m | 10:39AM0.65m | 10:34PM0.26m | |||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 6 | SW 13 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SW 12 | ESE 4 |
1366 | 513 | 1109 | 1055 | 777 | 1922 | — | 1676 | 1280 | 878 | 585 | 255 | 184 | 110 | 65 | 136 | 55 | 13 | 35 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SW 17 | SSE 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | SW 12 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
82 | 663 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | 106 | 1 | 73 | 50 | 42 | 63 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | ESE 7 | SE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 13 | 30 | 5 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | N 3 | SW 4 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | — | — | SE 6 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 4 |
3 | 3 | 15 | 4185 | 3456 | 3065 | 1913 | — | — | 33 | — | 21 | 13 | 181 | — | 46 | 71 | — | 9 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 703 | 234 | 73 | 198 | 72 | 14 | 183 | 14 | 3 | 117 | 14 | 0 | 73 | 0 |
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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.










