Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey everyone, Rusty here. Pull up a stool and let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up for us at Torquay Point. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows that have got me keen.

For the most part, the coming days are a bit of a write-off with small, weak energy and messy winds. The first real glimmer of hope isn't until Tuesday the 15th, but even then it comes with a warning. We've got a solid pulse of SW swell on the way, hitting 8ft with a moderate 13-second period, and the combined energy is pumping hard at 3655. The problem is, it's blowing a 16 mph cross-offshore from the WSW, which will keep it clean but that size and period is going to be swinging wide and fast. That's expert territory. The afternoon goes downhill fast as the wind swings SW and kicks up to 22 mph, making things lumpy and cross-chop. Honestly, that afternoon session looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We then have a bit of a lull from the 16th through the 17th as the wind turns onshore from the S, making a mess of the decent-sized swell that's still hanging around. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about average for this time of year.

Now, the standout window is Friday the 18th. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The morning kicks off with 4ft of SW swell under a clean 12 mph offshore from the NW, and the energy is solid at 1006. It's good, but the afternoon is where it's at. The swell bumps up to 5ft, the period stretches out to a very long 17 seconds, and the wind locks in offshore from the WNW at 12 mph. The energy jumps to 1893. This is excellent, proper groundswell. That long period will wrap nicely around Torquay Point, offering up some long, peeling walls. It's an experienced surfer's dream, and the crowd could be there as it's often busy, but for that quality, it's worth the paddle.

Following that, the 19th and 20th still have some clean, smaller waves in the mornings – around 3ft to 4ft with offshore winds – but the energy is much lower. Good for a longboard or a funboard.

Looking further ahead, there's another promising pulse around Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th. We see a drop in swell to a manageable 5ft to 5ft, but the wind goes light and variable, turning glassy on the 23rd afternoon. The period stays long at 15 seconds, offering up well-shaped waves. This is more than a week away, so it's promising but less certain, but the signs are good for some clean, fun waves on the Point.

Overall, the first week is a wash until Friday the 18th – that's the undisputed best day on offer. The following week has some potential, especially around the 23rd and 24th.

Keep your wetsuit zipped and your eyes on the horizon.
Rusty.

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