Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

We’re looking at a pretty solid run of surf at Torquay Point (Torquay-Point-and-Beach) over the next couple of weeks. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about on that front.

The action kicks off this Sunday, the 26th of July. The morning will see some cross-off wind with a 4ft SSW swell rolling in at 11 seconds. It’s not huge, but the energy is there, with a combined swell energy of 399 (moderate), and it’s clean. That’s a good sign. The afternoon cleans up even more with a light offshore breeze, keeping the 4ft SSW swell nicely groomed. Solid start.

Monday the 27th drops off a touch in size, with 3ft SW swells, but the wind stays offshore both morning and afternoon. The period picks up to 12 seconds later in the day, adding some extra push. Not a standout, but surfable and clean.

Tuesday the 28th is a mixed bag. The morning has 4ft SW swell with a fresh offshore wind, but the period jumps to 13 seconds. The energy is moderate (437). The afternoon is one to watch closely. The swell jumps to 4ft from the SSW with a very long 15-second period, and the combined energy hits 720 (moderate). The wind is offshore, but it’s a fresh breeze. The forecast is a bit marginal, but if you’re a competent surfer, this could be a gem.

Wednesday the 29th is a different story. The morning brings a 10ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, but it’s accompanied by a strong cross-shore wind. The wave energy is massive (4267), but the conditions are poor – lumpy and chop. The afternoon is better, with 12ft SW swell at 15 seconds, a cross-off wind, and cleaner conditions. The energy is huge (6791). This is for experienced surfers only; beginners should stay well away. This is the biggest swell of the window.

Thursday the 30th sees the swell drop back to 5ft in the morning, but the wind is cross-off and the waves are clean, even though the energy is still moderate (854). The afternoon is messier with a cross-shore wind on 8ft SW swell.

The best chance for a true standout looks like Saturday the 1st of August. The afternoon is glassy, with a 5ft SW swell and a very long 17-second period. The energy is moderate (1259), but the conditions are described as very good. That’s a combo you don’t want to miss – clean, lined up, and with plenty of push. The morning is also clean with a light offshore and 3ft SW swell.

The following week, from the 2nd to the 10th of August, sees a mix of smaller swells, mostly in the 2ft to 6ft range. The wind is generally favorable, often offshore or cross-off. The periods are long, often in the 13-21 second range, meaning groundswell. The energy is consistently moderate. The 5th of August morning looks clean with 4ft SW swell, and the 7th of August morning is glassy with 3ft SW swell. The 10th of August brings a bigger 6ft SW swell with a very long 21-second period and a fresh offshore wind, but the energy is strong (2742). This is promising but further out, so less certain.

The break is a point, so it will handle the long-period groundswell well. Crowds are often present here, so expect company on the best days.

Overall, the standout is the glassy session on Saturday the 1st of August. The second best is the big, clean waves on Wednesday the 29th of July, but that’s for experts only.

Rusty.

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