Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We've got a slow start, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with small, weak swells and winds that aren't doing us any favours. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th serve up knee-to-waist high, short-period slop, with combined energy only around 202 to 228 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light and cross-off on Thursday morning, so Torquay Point might be worth a paddle for a few close-outs, but honestly, it's not going to get the heart racing.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th show a little more life. The swell picks up to around 4 ft to 4 ft from the SW, period stretching to 13-14 seconds – that's proper groundswell energy. The combined energy hits 470 to 572. Saturday morning is glassy with a light cross-off breeze, and Sunday morning is clean with a WNW cross-off. These are the first decent windows. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a thermal shock.

Now, the standout that's got me grinning is Monday the 31st of August. We've got a solid 5 ft to 6 ft SSW swell rolling in, with a period of 15 to 17 seconds – that's a long-period groundswell. The energy jumps to 1168 in the morning and a massive 2823 by the afternoon. The wind is light offshore from the NNW, turning glassy in the arvo. This is the pick of the first week. The waves will be clean, lined up, and with that long period, they'll be bowling nicely down the point. This is a serious session for intermediate to advanced surfers. The swell is a bit much for beginners at 6 ft, but it's not too big for experienced crew.

Tuesday the 1st of September drops back a touch, but the wind stays offshore, strong and fresh from the NW at 19 mph. The swell is a cleaner 4 ft to 4 ft with a 15-16 second period. The combined energy is moderate (702 to 574). It's a good day for a solid, clean session, but the wind is breezy, so you'll be surfing on a bit of a windswell face.

The second week kicks off with a bang. From the 4th of September, the charts are showing a serious pulse. On Friday the 4th, a massive 15 ft WSW swell hits with a period of 13 seconds and a combined energy of 9788 – that's very strong wave energy. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 16 mph. This is expert-only territory. The swell is way over 8 ft, so only the most experienced should even think about it. The waves will be powerful, but with that long period and a point break setup, it could be a true sledgehammer session. The afternoon drops to 8 ft, still big, but more manageable.

The weekend of the 5th and 6th of September stays solid. Saturday the 5th has 8 ft to 7 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, light cross-off winds, and energy around 2799. Sunday the 6th is a gem: 8 ft to 10 ft SW swell, 15-16 second period, light offshore winds, and the combined energy jumps to 4274 by the afternoon. This is the second major standout – a long, powerful groundswell with clean conditions. Again, strong intermediate to expert only.

The following week, from the 7th to the 11th of September, the energy stays high, but the winds get a bit tricky. The 8th and 9th of September offer clean morning sessions with 7 ft to 8 ft SW swell, 16-17 second periods, and cross-off breezes. The 11th of September wraps it up with a beautiful 6 ft SW swell, 17-second period, and a light offshore northerly – clean and powerful.

The overall pattern: a slow start, then a massive, drawn-out run of strong, long-period SW groundswells. The best windows are Monday the 31st of August and Sunday the 6th of September. Both days offer very clean, powerful waves that'll have the Torquay Point peaking perfectly. Crowds are often here, so expect company, especially on those standouts. Be patient, pick your corners, and the rewards will be huge.

Rusty.

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