Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods on what’s coming up for Torquay Point. Let’s get straight into it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start to kick things off, but don’t let that fool you. The real story this period is a monster swell that’s going to light up the place for a couple of days. It’s a classic winter pattern, with a solid run of groundswells and mostly clean conditions.

The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are a bit of a letdown. Saturday morning has some weak 2ft swell from the SW, but a stiff 16 mph cross-off wind just makes it bumpy and messy. The wave energy is weak (134). Sunday sees a jump in size to 5ft with a 12-second period and a fresh offshore NW wind, which is clean, but the overall quality is still a miss. It’s just not there yet.

Now, Monday the 13th is where it starts to get interesting. The swell is pumping up to 8ft from the SW, with a very long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy (2577). The wind is a clean offshore NW all day. This is solid, powerful surf, but at 8ft, it’s already getting into expert territory. It’s going to be a big, challenging wave at the Point.

The standout window, without a doubt, is Tuesday the 14th. This is the one. The swell absolutely peaks with a massive 15ft SW groundswell (15 seconds) and a combined energy reading of 11320. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is a 12 mph cross-off from the W, keeping it reasonably clean for such a big day. This is a big-wave session for experienced surfers only. If you’re not solid, don’t even think about it. The water temp is about 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are your sweet spot. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft and 4ft, still with a nice 14-second period and clean offshore winds. Thursday afternoon even goes glassy, with a light NNW breeze. This is where the quality really shines for the intermediate crew. The wave energy is moderate (1364 on Wednesday, 694 on Thursday). The Point will be offering some long, clean lines.

The following week is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell drops right off on the weekend of the 18th and 19th, with tiny 2ft to 3ft waves. But then it picks up again from Monday the 20th through to Wednesday the 22nd, with 4ft to 6ft SW/SSW swells and clean offshore winds. The 22nd is particularly nice, with a 6ft SSW swell and a glassy afternoon. The end of the period, around the 24th and 25th, gets a bit messy with onshore winds and a drop in quality, but Thursday the 23rd looks like a good end-of-week call with a 6ft SSW swell and a strong offshore wind.

The crowds at Torquay Point can be a bit of a battle, especially on the good days, so be prepared for company. The optimum swell direction is SW, and that’s exactly what we’re getting, so the Point will be handling it beautifully.

Alright, that’s the long and short of it. The big Tuesday is the one to circle, but the mid-week following is the most reliable window for a good, clean session.

Rusty.

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