
Surf Forecasts:
Torquay Front Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,299 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Torquay Front Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Torquay Front Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Torquay Front Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 15s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Torquay Front Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Torquay Front Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a big, solid SW groundswell rolling in for this Friday, the 24th of July. Morning looks the pick of the weekend with a solid 10ft swell from the SSW, packing serious punch with a combined energy of (3692). The period is a long 15 seconds, so there’s proper ocean energy in the water. Winds are offshore from the west at 12 mph, keeping the surface clean. This is proper, expert-level stuff – over 8ft, so it’s only for the experienced crew. It’s a sheltered spot, but with that size and power coming from the SSW, it’ll be working. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The afternoon on Friday sees the swell back off a touch to 8ft, still with that long 15-second period, but the wind picks up to a fresh 19 mph offshore. Expect a bit more chop on the face.
Moving into Saturday the 25th, the swell drops to 7ft in the morning with a cross-off wind, it’s a bit messy. The afternoon cleans up though, with offshore wind and a 6ft SSW swell at 12 seconds. It’s a bit more manageable, but still chunky.
Sunday the 26th is smaller again – 4ft in the morning with offshore wind, but the energy is dropping fast (403). The afternoon goes flat.
Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are largely a write-off. Monday is flat as a tack, and Tuesday morning has some new 5ft SSW swell but with a strong cross-off wind that’s killing it. The afternoon picks up a bit to 5ft, but with a 22 mph offshore, it’ll be bumpy.
Now, here’s a little bright spot. Wednesday the 29th of July. The swell bumps back up to 7ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the morning has a light cross-off breeze from the SW. Combined energy is up at (1952). It’s clean and solid. That’s a good window for the competent surfer.
The rest of the run is pretty bleak. We get a few knee-high days here and there – Thursday the 30th has a nice glassy afternoon with 4ft swell, but it’s weak. Friday the 31st has a tiny 3ft pulse. Then it’s a long, flat spell. The 1st of August is flat. The 2nd has a ghostly 1ft long-period swell (106), not worth paddling out for. Tuesday the 4th of August sees a bit of life with a 4ft SSW at 13 seconds, but it’s got a cross-onshore wind - messy.
After that, the 5th through the 8th is a mix of small, windy, and poor quality. The 7th of August has a 5ft SE windswell (244) but with a 7-second period and a strong cross-shore wind – that’s a messy one. The 8th is tiny and useless.
Overall, if you want the best waves, you’re looking at Friday the 24th in the morning – big, powerful, and clean, but only for the brave. Wednesday the 29th morning is your next best bet for a solid, clean session. That second week looks pretty grim for any proper surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | SW 11 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3921 | 3692 | 2349 | 1852 | 1341 | 1016 | 625 | 403 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 840 | 1209 | 1592 | 1848 | 1629 | 987 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:48AM1.62m | 6:02PM1.61m | 7:41AM1.55m | 6:37PM1.52m | 8:44AM1.51m | 7:19PM1.43m | 9:57AM1.51m | 8:17PM1.36m | 11:09AM1.55m | 9:38PM1.32m | 12:07PM1.63m | 11:00PM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:10AM0.32m | 12:23PM0.89m | 00:50AM0.38m | 1:11PM1.00m | 1:35AM0.44m | 2:12PM1.09m | 2:29AM0.49m | 3:35PM1.13m | 3:34AM0.51m | 5:06PM1.10m | 4:41AM0.50m | 6:14PM1.02m | |||||||
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
3921 | 3692 | 2349 | 1852 | 1341 | 1016 | 625 | 403 | 400 | 316 | 212 | 242 | 471 | 840 | 1209 | 1592 | 1848 | 1629 | 987 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | — | S 15 | S 14 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | 27 | 11 | 26 | 34 | 73 | 17 | 118 | 82 | — | 104 | 236 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 122 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | W 3 | WNW 3 | SW 13 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | SW 11 | WNW 2 | WNW 2 | NW 2 | NW 2 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | SW 14 | — | — | — |
3718 | 7698 | 5 | 4 | 3739 | — | 1 | 1 | 1432 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 4716 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 530 | 542 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
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Information about the Torquay Front Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Torquay Front Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Torquay Front Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Torquay Front Beach 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 (Torquay Front Beach) 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 Torquay Front Beach 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.
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