Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Looks like the Bight is about to fire up, but with a fair bit of messy stuff in between. We've got a window of solid, clean swell coming, but you'll need to be patient and pick your moments.

The main event is undoubtedly the run of surf from the 4th of August to the 6th of August. That's where the real energy and quality will be, so circle those dates.

First up, let's talk about the water. At Torquay Point, the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. No surprises there.

The action starts to build on Friday the 24th of July. We've got a big 13.1ft SW groundswell (15-second period) rolling in during the morning. The combined wave energy is massive at 11390, but it's accompanied by a 12 mph W cross-offshore wind. That's a lot of water, and with those conditions, it's likely to be a bit of a washing machine. This one is for experienced surfers only. By Friday afternoon, the swell drops to 7.9ft from the SSW, still with a long 15-second period and 16 mph W wind. The energy is still strong (2671), but the wind is up.

Saturday the 25th of July offers a 11.5ft SW swell on the morning with a 12-second period and 12 mph WSW cross-offshore wind. It's clean, but the size is pushing into expert territory. The energy is still very strong (4596). Saturday afternoon drops to 9.8ft SW, still with similar wind.

Sunday the 26th of July sees a big drop in size, with 4.3ft SSW swell in the morning. The wind is still a moderate 12 mph WNW cross-offshore. The energy has dropped right off to 423. It's cleaner, but the power is gone.

Monday the 27th of July is a classic "small but clean" scenario. Morning has a 3.3ft SW swell with a 9 mph NW offshore wind. The energy is weak (293). The afternoon is even smaller at 2.6ft, but the wind goes light from the NNW at 12 mph, creating a moderate offshore. It's surfable, but you'll be working for it.

Tuesday the 28th of July and Wednesday the 29th of July see a bit of a bump. Tuesday morning has a 3.9ft SW swell with a 19 mph NW offshore wind, but it's a fresh breeze. The swell period is 13 seconds, giving a weak 496 energy. Wednesday morning brings a 7.2ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) with a 9 mph W cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (2233). It's a bit more size, but the wind isn't perfect.

We have a few days of small, clean conditions from the 30th of July to the 1st of August. Sizes hang around 3.3ft to 3.9ft with light winds, including a glassy afternoon on the 31st of July. The energy is low, but it's a good time for a beginner or a longboard.

Now, the standout period. Starting on the 4th of August, Tuesday morning, we see a 5.6ft SW swell with a 9 mph NW offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (1456). The forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and that's spot on. The offshore breeze will keep the walls of the point clean. The swell is at that great size where it's got punch but isn't just a closeout. Tuesday afternoon picks up to 5.9ft SW with a 12 mph WNW offshore wind. Excellent again.

The best of the best looks to be on the 6th of August, Thursday. Thursday morning delivers a 7.9ft SSW groundswell (18 seconds) with a 12 mph NW offshore wind. The combined energy is huge at 4403. This is a proper groundswell. The long period (18 seconds) means it will be powerful and have long sets, but it's a point break, so it should handle that energy beautifully. The offshore wind will make it glassy. This is the one to get excited about. It's over 8.2ft, so it's definitely for experts only. Thursday afternoon remains solid with a 7.2ft SSW swell and the same offshore wind, energy at 2641.

The 7th of August sees a drop back to 4.6ft, and the 8th of August is smaller again at 3.3ft.

So, the summary: the next few days are big and messy, or small and clean. The true gold is the window from the 4th to the 6th of August, with Thursday the 6th of August being the absolute standout. It's a long way out, so forecasts can change, but the signs are all there for some epic, clean, powerful waves at the Point. The crowds are often a factor at Torquay Point, so be prepared for company.

Keep your eyes on the charts.

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