Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s put this in feet and miles per hour.

Right off the bat, things are a bit slow. We’ve got a few days of limp swell and ordinary conditions to start. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are pretty average – tiny waves in the 1ft to 3ft range coming from the SW, with a decent period up around 15-17 seconds, but the combined energy's nothing to write home about (from 390 down to just 87). Winds are cross-off or a bit strong, especially Wednesday afternoon where it’s a fresh breeze from the N at 19 mph. Honestly, that’s a write-off. The surf’s barely there and the conditions aren’t making it any better.

Come Thursday morning the 20th, we see a glimmer. The wind finally swings to the NW, offering a light offshore breeze, even if it’s just gentle. Swell’s still small at 1ft, but that SW groundswell has some legs to it with an 18-second period. The water’s sitting around 56°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year, so just get the good wetsuit. The sets will be clean but infrequent.

Friday afternoon the 21st picks up a little. Swell edges up to 3ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the wind goes gentle offshore from the WNW. The energy’s up to 487, which actually feels more promising than the morning. This would be a decent window for a paddle if you’re keen on a clean, lined-up wave.

The standout window comes at the weekend. Saturday the 22nd afternoon is the one to circle. The swell jumps to a solid 5ft from the SW, period holding at 16 seconds, and the combined energy skyrockets right up to 1403 – that’s moderate-to-strong power. The wind stays light from the W, keeping things clean. The call is for excellent surf for experienced surfers, and I agree. That is not a beginner wave – over 5ft and with that kind of grunt, you want to be comfortable. Sunday the 23rd is almost as good: 5ft swell, glassy morning offshore wind from the WNW, and again energy around 1403 in the afternoon. It’s a brilliant run of clean, punchy waves. Torquay Point will be handling that SW swell nicely. And yeah, crowds can happen – it’s a consistent spot that’s often busy, but when the waves are this clean, you’ll put up with it.

Monday the 24th backs off a bit – dropping to 3ft-4ft, but still with a gentle offshore wind in the afternoon. Good surf conditions, just not the standout of the weekend.

Things get messy again after that. Tuesday the 25th has rain showers and a fresh 19 mph WSW wind – that’s cross-off and strong, making for poor conditions. Wednesday the 26th is poor across the board with onshore or cross-shore winds and small, weak swell. Thursday the 27th afternoon does see a return of gentle offshore winds and 3ft swell, offering a small window of clean but small waves for the crew who just need a paddle.

Further out, Friday the 28th morning shows promise again – 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period, light wind from the W. The energy’s back up to 825, and it’s looking clean. Could be a good session if that holds.

After that, the end of the month and into the first of September fades away. Saturday the 29th is a write-off with onshore winds and rain, and Sunday the 30th morning sees a moderate offshore but only 2ft of swell. Come Tuesday the 1st of September, it’s barely 2ft-2ft with cross-shore winds. A bit of a slump.

So overall, the best of the 16-day window is clearly Saturday the 22nd afternoon through Sunday the 23rd. The swell’s got size, the winds are light, and the energy level is pumping. If you’re experienced and you can make it, that’s your moment.

Rusty.

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