Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for our local patch. We’ve got a slow start, but don’t write it off – there’s some serious juice comin’ down the line for those who can wait.

First up, the surf’s a bit shabby for the first few days. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are only showing marginal waves with a cross-off wind, nothing to get excited about. Thursday the 6th has a bit of a clean-up with a gentle offshore breeze in the morning, but the swell is only 2ft from the SW with a long 16-second period. The combined energy is weak (223), so it’s more of a longboard cruise than a proper session.

Now, Friday morning the 7th is where it starts to get interesting. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the NW, and we’ve got a clean 3ft SW swell with a long 16-second period. The energy is moderate (508), and the conditions are lookin’ prime. Torquay Point will be clean and inviting, with that offshore wind making it smooth. Water temp is about 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so nothin’ wild there.

Saturday the 8th holds similar, with a 4ft SW swell and a long 16-second period, but a cross-off wind keeps it from being perfect. Still, good surf is on the cards.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off – strong winds, messy, just skip it.

Now, here’s the big news. Monday the 10th kicks off a proper run. The morning is a bit average with a 4ft SW swell and a very long 19-second period, but the afternoon is where it gets real. The swell jumps to 12ft from the WSW with a 17-second period, and the energy is huge (9082). That’s some serious groundswell. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but at that size, it’s only for experts. Torquay Point will be handling it, but you’ll want to be dialled in.

Tuesday the 11th drops back to 5ft SW swell, still a solid 15-second period, with a fresh offshore in the morning. Not as big, but still good.

But the real standout is Wednesday the 12th. The morning brings a 13ft SW swell, 17-second period, and a fresh offshore wind from the NW. The energy is through the roof (12420). This is a heavy, powerful day – experts only, no question. The afternoon drops to 7ft, still solid, but the morning is the one to aim for.

Thursday the 13th afternoon and Friday the 14th both have excellent conditions for experienced surfers, with 8ft and 7ft SW swells and offshore winds. The energy is strong (3916 and 2600 respectively). These are the days when Torquay Point will be firing for the crew who know what they’re doin’.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th settles down a bit, with 5ft and 4ft swells, but still with clean offshore winds. Nice, manageable waves for an intermediate surfer.

The second week gets a bit more mixed. Monday the 17th has a 5ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s not as clean. Tuesday the 18th is cross-shore and cross-on, so the quality drops. Wednesday the 19th brings a clean 3ft SW swell with a gentle offshore – a nice, easy way to finish the run.

Overall, the best on offer is the morning of Wednesday the 12th – huge swell, clean offshore wind, and a proper point break. That’s the one to circle. The 10th afternoon is also a standout for the brave. Don’t sleep on the 13th and 14th either. The rest is just good-to-average fun.

Rusty.

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