Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Torquay Point.

We’re kicking off a slow start to this forecast period. The first few days are a bit of a tease with small swell and tricky winds, nothing to get excited about just yet. But hold onto your boardies, because there’s a proper pulse of energy building for the end of the month that’s going to light things up.

The real standout is Wednesday, July 29th afternoon. The ocean is going to come alive. We’re looking at a solid 15 ft swell from the SW, with a long period of 15 seconds. The wave energy is going to be pumping hard, with a combined energy of 11100, which is very strong. Winds will be a moderate cross-off from the WSW, keeping the surf clean. This is a big, powerful swell, definitely one for experienced surfers only. Anything over 8 ft is expert territory, and this is well past that. The sets will be long and lined up, perfect for a point break like this. The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year with a minor anomaly of 0.5°.

The next best window is Thursday afternoon, July 30th. The swell drops back to 8 ft from the SW, with a 13-second period, still packing a solid 2337 of combined energy. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the WSW, creating clean, fun waves. It’s still a sizeable swell at 8 ft, so it’s better for the more experienced crew, but the quality will be excellent.

Saturday afternoon, August 1st also deserves a mention. We get a 5 ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, and the energy reading is 1803. The wind is light from the NNW, a cross-off, so the surf will be clean. The long period will make for some beautifully shaped waves, but it might be a bit more walled up at the point. It’s a promising option as we head into the weekend.

Tuesday morning, August 4th is a quieter call. The swell is 4 ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the NW. That’s a recipe for some clean, glassy little waves. The energy is moderate at 678. It’s a good morning for a longboard or a funboard.

Wednesday morning, August 5th is a bit of a wildcard. The swell is 5 ft from the SW but with a very long 18-second period, giving a strong energy of 2210. The wind is just a light cross-shore from the ENE. That long period at a point break could be magic, but it’s a morning call that’s a week out, so keep an eye on it.

The rest of the second week into early August sees the swell settle down to smaller, waist to chest-high waves. The wind looks mostly cross-off or light, so the conditions will be clean, but the energy is low. The very end of the forecast, from August 10th onwards, turns ugly. The wind swings onshore from the S and SE, turning the surf into a choppy mess. It’s a poor way to finish the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best bet is Wednesday afternoon, July 29th for the big, clean, powerful swell. If that’s too much, Thursday afternoon, July 30th is the next best call for a slightly more manageable but still excellent session. Get out there and get some.

Rusty.

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