Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a slow start at Torquay Point. The first couple of days are pretty grim. Wednesday morning there’s a tiny 2 ft SW swell, but that stiff 22 mph NNE breeze is ruining it – just poor conditions. Wednesday afternoon is much the same, only smaller.

Thursday sees some hope. The wind swings offshore from the NW, but the swell is still tiny at 1 ft to 2 ft. The wave energy is weak (118–169), so it’s really only worth it if you’re desperate to get wet.

Now, Friday morning is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a clean 2 ft SW groundswell with a nice 15-second period and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is building (294). It’s not big, but it’ll be clean and fun for the longboards.

Saturday we see a proper step up. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the SW on Saturday morning, with energy now in the moderate range (1207). The wind is cross-off, but it’s light. By Saturday afternoon, it settles a little to 5 ft with a light 6 mph breeze. The conditions are looking very good. This is a solid pick for the weekend.

Sunday the 23rd is a real standout. The morning has a clean 5 ft SW swell with a moderate offshore breeze. But the afternoon... that’s the one. Glassy conditions, 5 ft of SW groundswell at 16 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping at 1391. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – clean, lined-up, and that long period will really push through at the point. This is the best on offer for the first week.

The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Nothing unusual there.

We get a bit of a lull again on Monday the 24th with smaller swell, but it’s still clean with offshore winds in the afternoon. Tuesday the 25th is a different story – a big 8 ft SW swell rolls in, but the wind is onshore and cross-shore, making it a bit of a mess. That’s more of a challenge for experts only, and honestly, it’s not looking like the best quality.

Friday the 28th is another one to circle. The afternoon brings a strong 7 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is huge at 2591. This is excellent for experienced surfers again – powerful, clean lines on the point. That’s your second standout of the outlook.

Saturday the 29th gets too big and windy – 10 ft SW swell with onshore wind. That’s a no-go for paddling, but if you’re into kiting, the setup might be more interesting.

The second week sees smaller, cleaner swells returning from the 31st through to the 3rd of September. There’s a nice glassy morning on the 3rd with 4 ft of long-period SW groundswell (17 seconds) and energy of 661. It’ll be clean and fun, but nothing that tops that Sunday the 23rd or Friday the 28th.

All in all, the standout sessions are Sunday afternoon the 23rd and Friday afternoon the 28th. Get in the water for those.

Rusty.

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