Surf Forecasts:
Torquay Point surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,829 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Torquay Point this week:
The surf forecast for Torquay Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Torquay Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Torquay Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. This is a bit of a slow burner for the next 16 days, but there’s a cheeky window of proper surf if you’ve got the patience.
Right now, the water’s sitting around 56°F, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there.
The first week is a real mixed bag, mostly small to tiny. We’re looking at a weak groundswell coming in from the SW, but the energy is all over the place. Sunday the 16th at Torquay Point (Torquay-Point-and-Beach) has a 4ft swell from the SSW, but with a light onshore breeze, the conditions are poor. Monday and Tuesday are much the same – small 3ft or 3ft swells, cross-on or cross-off winds, just marginal, ripply stuff. Wednesday the 19th is a proper write-off with a fresh breeze and only 1ft of swell. The combined energy (111) is weak, and it’s looking like a total flop.
We get a bit of a reprieve from Thursday the 20th through to Friday the 21st. The wind whips around to the NW, going offshore, and the swell picks up to a clean 3ft to 4ft. The combined energy jumps to 563 and then up to 977, which is a solid moderate energy. By Friday afternoon, the guidance says “very good surf conditions” – that’s a little gem. The swell is 4ft from the SW at 14 seconds, wind is a gentle offshore from the WNW, and it’s clean. That’s the pick of the first week.
Saturday the 22nd gets a bit bigger with a 5ft to 6ft swell from the SW, but the wind swings around, making it cross-on and a bit junky. It’s marginal and not for the faint-hearted.
Now, the standout. Sunday the 23rd is the one to circle. Torquay Point is firing. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the SW, with a 16-17 second period, which is proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is massive – 1940 in the morning, 2032 in the afternoon. That’s strong wave energy. On top of that, we’ve got a moderate offshore wind from the NW, keeping it all clean. The guidance is calling it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the real deal. At 6ft, it’s a bit too much for beginners, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, it’s going to be pumping. The long period might make it a bit fat for beach breaks, but at a point break like Torquay, it’ll be lined up and shifty. Crowds are likely here, but it’s worth it.
After that, the surf drops off again. Monday the 24th gets a bit sloppy with some rain and a fresh cross-shore wind, and the rest of the week is mostly small, choppy, and poor. The swell energy stays low, and the wind is either cross-on or strong cross-off. There’s a long, quiet spell from the 24th to the 28th.
Then, if you’re looking further ahead, Saturday the 29th is another promising window. The afternoon is glassy – zero wind, completely calm – with a 5ft swell from the SW at 18 seconds. The combined energy is 2027, which is strong again. The guidance calls it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a long-range call, but it looks good. The glassy conditions will be a dream.
Sunday the 30th is still clean, with a smaller 3ft, but the wind is offshore, so it’s worthwhile for a more relaxed session. After that, it’s small and ordinary again through to the end of the period.
Best bet: Without a doubt, Sunday the 23rd. The 6ft SW groundswell, clean offshore wind, and strong energy. If you can’t make that, Saturday the 29th afternoon in the glass is a close second, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
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384 | 508 | 661 | 485 | 238 | 310 | 196 | 107 | 85 | 54 | 77 | 163 | 161 | 218 | 393 | 651 | 1041 | 799 | 1685 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 2:32AM1.88m | 2:45PM1.97m | 3:19AM1.91m | 3:19PM1.94m | 4:01AM1.89m | 3:51PM1.88m | 4:41AM1.83m | 4:21PM1.80m | 5:20AM1.75m | 4:50PM1.71m | 6:00AM1.66m | 5:19PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:36AM0.34m | 9:03PM0.19m | 9:18AM0.42m | 9:40PM0.15m | 9:56AM0.52m | 10:16PM0.17m | 10:31AM0.63m | 10:50PM0.22m | 11:06AM0.74m | 11:24PM0.30m | 11:40AM0.86m | 00:01AM0.39m | |||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
384 | 508 | 661 | 485 | 238 | 310 | 196 | 107 | 85 | 54 | 77 | 163 | 161 | 197 | 393 | 651 | 1041 | 799 | 1685 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | S 17 | SE 6 | SW 14 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | — | SSW 20 | SW 18 | — |
5 | 11 | 5 | 44 | 149 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 54 | 49 | 13 | 18 | 218 | 194 | — | 40 | 781 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | SE 5 | S 16 | — | — | ENE 4 | WSW 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | S 16 | — |
— | — | — | — | 19 | 7 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 133 | 323 | — | — | 45 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | 23 | 8 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 59 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 0 | 14 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
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Information about the Torquay Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Torquay Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Torquay Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Torquay Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Torquay Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Torquay Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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