Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for this stretch.

The next 16 days are offering something for the keen surfer, but you’ve got to be patient and pick your moments. The first few days are a bit of a warm-up, then things get properly interesting late in the first week. The standout window is Thursday afternoon the 3rd of September through to the morning of Friday the 4th, and again the following Thursday the 10th of September.

The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

We’re looking at Torquay Point for the most part. It’s a consistent intermediate point break that’s fairly exposed to the dominant SW swell. It can get crowded here often, so keep that in mind if you’re after a solo session.

Tuesday the 1st kicks off with a 4ft SW groundswell rolling in at a long 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 744, and we’ve got a cross-off NNW breeze at 16 mph keeping things clean. It’s not huge, but it’s a solid start. By the afternoon, the swell drops slightly to 3ft but the wind goes offshore, making for some tidy lines.

Wednesday the 2nd sees the swell building. Morning brings 5ft from the SW with a 16-second period (moderate energy at 1161) and a light cross-off. The afternoon picks up to 5ft with a similar period but a bit more breeze. Clean, but still building.

Thursday the 3rd is where it starts to get serious. The morning is 7ft SW at 14 seconds (combined energy 1580) with a fresh cross-off – it’s a bit raw but doable for intermediates. But Thursday afternoon is a standout: 15ft of SW swell, 14-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 9003. Wind is a moderate cross-off from the west. This is big, powerful surf – expert territory only. Not for the faint-hearted.

Friday the 4th is still pumping. The morning session is 8ft SW at a long 16 seconds (moderate energy at 2481) with offshore NNW winds at 12 mph. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops slightly to 7ft, still clean and solid.

Saturday the 5th is a mixed bag. Morning has 7ft SW with a strong breeze making things lumpy. The afternoon though: another standout – 16ft SW at 14 seconds, combined energy a massive 12090. This is a serious, heavy swell. Only for experts, and with a strong cross-off wind. Kite surfers might be having a field day here too.

Sunday the 6th offers a breather. The morning is a clean 5ft with light offshore winds, and the afternoon goes glassy with 4ft. Beautiful conditions for a longboard or a smaller craft.

Monday the 7th through Tuesday the 8th sees the swell backed right off, with small, clean waves around 2ft to 4ft, but nothing to write home about.

Another standout emerges on Thursday the 10th of September. The morning delivers 10ft SW at 16 seconds (combined energy 6027) with a light cross-off. Excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds at 8ft with similar wind. This is a quality day.

Friday the 11th is still fun at 5ft to 6ft but the wind goes onshore in the afternoon. Saturday the 12th offers clean, smaller waves again around 4ft to 4ft.

The second week sees a drop-off in quality. Sunday the 13th has glassy 3ft waves, which is fun for a small wave session. Monday the 14th has a bit more size at 5ft, but it's inconsistent. From Tuesday the 15th onward, the wind swings and the conditions get choppy, with a few days looking poor for paddling. The window closes out.

So, to wrap it up: the clear winners are Thursday afternoon the 3rd of September (15ft SW, big and powerful, expert only) and Thursday the 10th of September (10ft SW, clean and excellent). If you’re an intermediate, Friday the 4th and Sunday the 6th are your best bets for manageable, clean waves.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty.

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