Surf Forecasts:
La Torche surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, WNW swell with 3,653 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Torche this week:
The surf forecast for La Torche over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Torche in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Torche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at La Torche.
It’s a bit of a rough start. The first few days are blown out with lumpy cross-onshore wind and only poor surf. We’ve got a few real gems hidden in the forecast, though, if you’re willing to wait.
The top pick is the morning of Monday, September 21st. Expect a clean 1.5m of WNW groundswell, with a moderate east offshore wind. That’s the combo you want. The water is about 65°F, just a touch warmer than usual for the season. The wave energy is moderate (688) and with that 12-second period, the point will be offering nice, lined-up waves. It’s a classic exposed spot, so expect it to be clean and fun. Just remember, crowds are possible here, so don’t be late.
Another beauty is on Wednesday, September 23rd morning. A new, long-period WNW groundswell hits at 1.3m with a 16-second interval. That’s proper groundswell – better suited for the point than the beach. With a gentle offshore from the east (997 combined energy), it’ll be glassy and clean with good gaps between sets.
Later on, Wednesday, September 30th morning has a serious pulse coming: 2.1m from the west, period 11 seconds, with a gentle east offshore. That’s expert territory, the combined energy reads 1079, so expect powerful, solid waves only for those who know what they’re doing.
There are gaps of flat or poor conditions from the 15th to the 20th, and again around the 27th to 29th, but the quality windows are worth it. The second week is mostly about early morning offshores, with the 30th being the standout for big-wave hunters.
So, to sum up: Monday the 21st for clean, fun waves. Wednesday the 23rd for longer-period glass. And Wednesday the 30th for the big swell crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 66 | 567 | 468 | 869 | 902 | 745 | 540 | 631 | 833 | 3514 | 2487 | 1286 | 970 | 757 | 604 | 473 | 512 | 777 | 688 | 589 | 454 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:56PM3.78m | 8:10AM3.67m | 8:28PM3.46m | 8:43AM3.39m | 9:03PM3.13m | 9:22AM3.10m | 9:50PM2.81m | 10:20AM2.82m | 11:13PM2.57m | 12:20PM2.68m | 1:45AM2.60m | 2:16PM2.86m | 2:54AM2.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:54PM0.42m | 2:11AM0.62m | 2:31PM0.73m | 2:47AM0.96m | 3:12PM1.07m | 3:29AM1.29m | 4:06PM1.40m | 4:30AM1.58m | 5:27PM1.62m | 6:04AM1.71m | 7:08PM1.62m | 7:38AM1.60m | 8:24PM1.40m | ||||||||
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 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — |
 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 63 | — | 318 | 869 | 198 | 745 | 540 | — | 833 | 3514 | 2487 | 1286 | 970 | 757 | 604 | 473 | 512 | 777 | 688 | 589 | 454 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | — | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | 20 | — | — | 35 | 233 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 66 | 567 | 468 | — | 902 | — | 394 | 631 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 63 | 8 | 8 | 63 | 1 | 258 | 302 | 8 | 8 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 63 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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