Torquay Point Surf Guide

Torquay Point and Beach in Qeenscliff is a quite exposed reef and point break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. Both left and right reef breaks Best around mid tide. Often Crowded. Hazards include rips and rocks.

Torquay Point Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Point2consistent
17.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Torquay Point:

The best conditions reported for surf at Torquay Point occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Torquay Point (for consistent clean waves)?

augustBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Torquay Point with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of August. Clean surfable waves are typically found 31% of the time in August while 18% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 51% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
31%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
18%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
51%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Torquay Point Location Map

Interactive Torquay Point surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Torquay Point is Avalon Airport (AVV) in Australia, 36 km (22 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Torquay Point is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), also in Australia, 79 km (49 miles) away.

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Torquay Point Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 07:26 Local Time
Wednesday 06
7AM10AM1PM4PM
Wave (m)
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period (s) 14 14 14 14
Wind (km/h)
15
20
25
25
Wind State off off off cross-
off

Swell History at Torquay Point

Surf stats for Torquay Point, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Torquay Point

Wind stats for Torquay Point, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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