Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Torquay Point over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, it’s a slow start. The forecast kicks off on Wednesday, 5th August, with a tiny 2ft SW swell and a cross-shore wind making a mess of things. Honestly, not worth paddling out for. A bit of a quiet spell there.

Thursday the 6th sees a change. The morning brings a light offshore NW breeze at 9 mph, cleaning up that same 2ft SW groundswell. The period is a very long 16 seconds, so proper lines but the size is tiny. Still, it’s surfable and clean. The afternoon stays similar with a bit more wind.

Now, Friday morning, 7th August, is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a light NW offshore wind, 6 mph, and the swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW. That 16-second period means real groundswell energy. The combined energy reading is moderate (567), and the conditions are looking clean and organised. This is a solid window for the intermediate surfer.

The real standout, though, looks to be a run of days starting Monday, 10th August. The morning brings a 4ft SW swell with a stellar 19-second period, and a moderate W cross-off breeze. The energy jumps to 1887 – that’s strong. The afternoon sees a bigger 8ft SW swell, but the period drops to 10 seconds, which is a bit short and punchy. Still, the energy is very strong. If you’re an experienced surfer, the morning is the pick.

The next big highlight is Wednesday, 12th August. The morning session has a 6ft SW groundswell with a 18-second period, and a fresh offshore WNW breeze at 19 mph. That’s clean, powerful, and long-period. The combined energy is a very strong 2268. It’s a bit more for the advanced crew.

But hold on – Thursday, 13th August, the morning is a monster. The swell is 20ft from the SW with a 17-second period, and the energy is an enormous 27809. That’s too big for this break, even for experts. The afternoon, however, settles to a still very large 12ft from the SSW, with a 18-second period and gentle cross-off wind. The energy is 6653. This is for experienced surfers only, but the conditions are excellent. Clean, powerful, and long-period lines.

The following week, from Friday 14th through to Monday 17th, there’s a lot of solid 6-7ft+ SW groundswell with good periods. The mornings are generally cleanest. Saturday 15th is a beauty – the afternoon has glassy conditions with a light SSW breeze at 3 mph, and a 7ft SW swell with a 17-second period. That’s a dreamy session. Sunday 16th morning is also glassy, with a 5ft SW swell, perfect for a relaxed paddle.

The last week from 18th August onwards sees the swell dropping back to the 3ft to 4ft range, with moderate cross-off winds. The energy is moderate. Not a total write-off, but nothing to get too excited about.

Overall, the best waves are from Friday 7th through to Sunday 16th August. The absolute standouts are Friday 7th morning for a fun, clean session, and Saturday 15th afternoon for the glassy, long-period perfection. The 13th is for the brave only.

Water temp is 56°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. No surprises there.

Keep your eyes on the horizon, and get out there when it’s clean. This is Rusty, signing off.

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