Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Torquay Point stretch over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a solid run of surf coming, but it's a mixed bag in terms of quality, so you'll want to pick your moments. The forecast kicks off with a big, powerful swell, but there are some tricky conditions to deal with early on. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

The main event is Friday the 24th of July. The morning brings a massive 13ft south-west groundswell with a very long 15-second period, producing a huge amount of energy (11390). The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it will be clean, but that's a lot of water moving. This is only for the experienced crew who know the line-up. The afternoon backs off to a still hefty 8ft, but the wind picks up to a fresh breeze, making it a lot less appealing.

Saturday the 25th still has plenty of size, with 12ft in the morning from the south-west, period dropping to 13 seconds. The wind stays moderate cross-off, so it's clean but still a big, powerful ocean. The afternoon drops to 6ft but the wind is steady.

Sunday the 26th sees the swell backing off, with 4ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon. Winds are moderate cross-off, so it's clean but the energy is dropping (430 to 1843).

There's a real lull at the start of the week. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are small, with 3ft to 5ft, but the wind goes offshore. Monday afternoon has a gentle offshore breeze, and Tuesday brings a fresh offshore, but the swell is really weak. Not a standout.

The best of the trip looks like it's shaping up for the weekend of August 1st and 2nd. The standout is the afternoon of Saturday the 1st of August. We've got a clean 6ft south-west swell with a very long 18-second period blowing in from the west-northwest, so it's going to be a really clean, well-shaped point wave. The energy is solid (1925), and it's an excellent option for experienced surfers who can handle that long-period groundswell. The swell direction is a perfect match for the optimum. The morning of the 1st is also very good with 5ft at 17 seconds. Keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so it's promising but not locked in yet.

The crowd factor is worth noting; Torquay Point can get busy, especially when it's good, so you'll want to be sharp.

After that, the swell holds but the wind gets messy. Monday the 3rd of August sees a 7ft swell, but the wind is cross-shore, so it's a bit bumpy. The rest of the week into the 8th of August is a mix of smaller swells and onshore/cross-onshore winds, with energy dropping off. The 8th of August is a tiny 3ft with a light cross-on breeze, not worth a trip.

So, to wrap it up: Friday the 24th is for the big-wave hunters only. The true standout for the everyday surfer is the afternoon of Saturday the 1st of August. That's your moment.

Rusty.

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