Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it.

The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a period that starts off small and a little messy, then builds into a seriously solid run of groundswell from the southwest, before fading out again.

The Overall Picture

The good stuff kicks in early next week. We’ve got a real pulse of long-period southwest swell that’s set to push through, and there’s one window that looks absolutely firing. It’s going to be a case of picking the right session, because there’s also some wind and rain to dodge along the way. The water temp is sitting at 56.1°F here at Torquay Point, which is about average for this time of year. Not a drama.

The First Bite (Thursday 6th - Sunday 9th)

The opening act is pretty underwhelming. Thursday afternoon (the 6th) has a small 2ft swell with a 16-second period. There’s a moderate WNW breeze, so it’s clean but weak. The energy is weak too, at 206. Not worth paddling out for.

Friday the 7th looks a bit better. The swell pushes up to 3.6ft with a light NW wind in the morning, giving us some clean conditions. The energy is moderate at 575. There’s a bit more shape on offer here, and it should be a decent session for a grovel. The afternoon holds up okay with 3.3ft and a light WSW cross-off.

Saturday the 8th is a step back. Swell drops to 3.3ft, and a moderate N cross-off wind makes it a little less tidy. The forecast is marginal, so you'd be hunting for a corner.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. Light rain and a fresh NNE breeze kick up a cross-off wind that just makes everything messy. Swell is down to 2ft with weak energy around 200. Don’t even bother.

The Main Event (Monday 10th – Friday 14th)

Now we’re talking. The surf really turns on from Monday the 10th.

Monday morning brings a massive jump: a 9.8ft swell with a short, choppy 9-second period. The energy is strong at 2745, but that short period means it’s going to be a bit raw and powerful. It’s a cross-off wind, so it’ll be clean but definitely one for the experienced crew. That afternoon the swell backs off to 4.3ft but the period stretches to a very long 17 seconds, and the energy is still strong at 1404. This is the start of something good.

Tuesday the 11th is a bit of a lull. Swell settles around 3.6-3.9ft but the wind is a bit inconsistent. It’s surfable, but not a standout.

Wednesday the 12th is where it starts to get serious. The morning has 5.2ft at a long 16-second period with moderate energy (1400). The afternoon is where it kicks up a notch: 7.9ft from the SSW with a 16-second period and strong energy of 3626. This is big power, and the cross-off wind is cleaning it up nicely.

And then we get to Thursday the 13th. This is the crown jewel of the entire forecast. The afternoon sees 9.8ft of southwest groundswell with a 15-second period, and the energy is a massive 5264. The wind is a gentle SW cross-off, keeping the whole thing clean. This is a proper, meaty, powerful swell on the point. Conditions are going to be excellent for the experienced surfers. The size alone is going to throw up some serious waves. This is the day to be out there.

Friday the 14th maintains the quality. We’ve got another 9.8ft in the morning, and it’s still big in the afternoon at 8.2ft with a 16-second period and energy at 5056. The wind is light and offshore/cross-off, so it’s still going to be clean and powerful. The water will be a swirling cauldron of southwest energy.

The Fade (Saturday 15th – Friday 21st)

The party winds down after Friday.

Saturday the 15th sees the swell drop to 6.2ft, but the wind swings to a cross-onshore S direction, and it gets choppy. This is a day to steer clear.

Sunday the 16th is smaller again, around 3.6-3.9ft, but the wind is onshore from the SSE. It’s not worth a paddle.

Monday the 17th has a small 3.3ft pulse in the morning with light W wind, which could be fun if you want a longboard, but it deteriorates in the afternoon.

Tuesday the 18th is flat and sloppy. Small waves, onshore wind. Not much to say.

Wednesday the 19th picks up a little with

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