Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at Torquay Point.

Alright, so we’ve got a pretty solid run of waves coming through over the next couple weeks here at Torquay Point. The overall pattern has a bit of a slow start on Monday morning, but it builds into a really nice stretch from Friday onward. There’s a mix of moderate to strong southwesterly groundswells moving through, and when the wind aligns, this point will be running smooth and lined up. Water temps are about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

Kicking off Monday the 24th, we’ve got a clean 4ft south-southwest swell pushing in with a 14-second period and moderate energy (554). That’s a nice groundswell, and with a light cross-off breeze from the NNW, the waves should be tidy. Monday afternoon drops a bit to 3ft, period 12 seconds (372), still clean. Not the biggest, but a good way to ease into the week.

Tuesday the 25th gets a bit mixed. The morning sees 4ft SW swell at 13 seconds (812) but with cross-shore wind and light rain, so it gets a little lumpy. Afternoon stays similar, 4ft at 13 seconds (505), still cross-shore and ordinary. I’d give Tuesday a miss unless you’re desperate.

Wednesday the 26th morning shapes up nicely again – 3ft SSW at 10 seconds (384) with a clean cross-off breeze. The afternoon turns choppy with a southerly wind, so morning is your window. Thursday the 27th has tiny waves, 3ft morning and 2ft afternoon, but both sessions are glassy or off, real clean – just small. Perfect for a longboard or a beginners’ session.

Now, Friday the 28th is where it gets exciting. That morning delivers a 4ft SW swell with a whopping 18-second period (802). That’s a long, powerful groundswell straight out of the preferred direction, and with a light cross-off NNW breeze, it’s going to be clean and lined up. This is one of the standout windows – Torquay Point handles that long-period stuff beautifully, offering well-shaped waves with nice gaps between sets. Saturday the 29th morning looks clean but small (3ft, 15 seconds, 255), so not a stand-out.

Sunday the 30th brings a jump in size. Morning is 3ft SSW at 18 seconds (616), but the wind is onshore so it won’t be great. Sunday afternoon, however, sees a solid 5ft SSW groundswell at 16 seconds (1178) – that’s strong energy and good size, but again onshore wind makes it marginal. Still, if the wind swings, there’s potential.

Now, Monday the 31st is another big one. Morning offers 4ft SW at 14 seconds (1173) with offshore WNW wind – that’s clean and punchy. The afternoon bumps up to 5ft SW at 15 seconds (1686) – very strong energy – but with cross-shore wind, it’ll be a bit mixed. Still, that morning session is worth chasing.

Tuesday 1st September morning is pristine – 4ft SW at 16 seconds (813) with light offshore breeze, glassy clean conditions. That’s a top-tier session. Then Wednesday 2nd September afternoon is the outright standout of the whole period: 4ft SW at 16 seconds (1478) with clean offshore wind – that’s excellent, experienced surfer territory. The waves will have plenty of power, nice shape, and easy paddling between sets.

After that, things fade. Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th drop off to small messy surf with moderate winds, nothing worth paddling out for. Saturday 5th September morning sees a return of clean 4ft SW at 16 seconds (683) with moderate offshore – very good again, and the afternoon holds 5ft SW at 17 seconds (1222) with offshore wind. Sunday 6th gets bigger but a bit lumpy: 6ft to 6ft SW at 15-16 seconds (1465-1474) with cross-off wind. That’s solid size, but it’s getting into expert territory, especially with the period dropping a touch. The following Monday through Tuesday is wind-affected and choppy with moderate cross-shore, so not clean.

All up, the clearest standouts are Friday morning the 28th of August and Wednesday afternoon the 2nd of September. That 18-second groundswell on Friday with light offshore is pure magic for a point break like Torquay. Then Wednesday the 2nd afternoon gives you that near-perfect combo of size, period, and offshore wind. The longer-period swells here are a treat for the point – expect bowly walls and long rides.

This area turns on like this often enough, and with consistent breaks showing in the forecast, I’d be optimistic. Conditions can change, but right now, lock in those two dates.

Stay wet,
Rusty

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