Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. We’ve got a mixed bag coming for Torquay Point over the next couple of weeks, but there are a couple of sessions that’ll get the heart pumping if you time it right. The water is sitting around 56°, which is about average for this time of year—nothing unusual there. Let’s break it down.

The outlook kicks off Wednesday the 26th of August, but honestly, it’s a write-off. Wednesday morning has a 3.3ft SSW swell with a cross-shore wind, and the afternoon turns choppy with a 4.6ft SW swell and cross-on wind. Combined wave energy hits 440 in the morning, then jumps to 1201 in the afternoon, but the conditions are poor—best to give the beach a miss and maybe check the kites if that’s your thing.

Thursday the 27th sees a nice turnaround. Morning brings light offshore winds from the NW with a 2.6ft SSW swell and clean conditions—energy’s low at 202, but it’s surfable. Afternoon cleans up even more with a light cross-off breeze and 2.0ft swell, energy at 228. Nothing to write home about, but a fun little session.

Friday the 28th offers a bit more size. Morning has a 2.6ft SW swell with a long 18-second period and clean cross-off wind—energy at 719. That long period will make for well-shaped waves at the point, though sets might be spread out. Afternoon sees the swell bump to 3.9ft from the SW with a 17-second period, but a light cross-shore wind ruffles it slightly—energy at 816. It’s marginal, but doable.

Saturday the 29th is where it gets interesting. Morning has a 3.3ft SW swell, clean cross-off wind, energy at 416—decent. But the afternoon pumps up to 6.9ft from the SW, energy at 2229. That’s a solid pulse of energy, but the cross-on wind from the S and the size makes it choppy and better left for experienced surfers only.

Sunday the 30th is a standout. Morning brings a 4.3ft SSW swell with clean offshore wind from the NW, energy at 703. The shape should be good with a 13-second period, and the conditions are clean. The afternoon has a 4.9ft swell but a light cross-on breeze messes with it. The Sunday morning session is the pick of this early week—clean, manageable size, and that point will be working.

Monday the 31st of August keeps the run going. Morning has 4.9ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, light cross-off wind, and energy at 1204—very good surf. Afternoon stays clean at 4.3ft, energy at 1150. The long period will give those point-break walls plenty of push. This is another one to pencil in.

Tuesday the 1st of September has strong offshore winds from the NW at 18 mph in the morning—fresh and clean, but the swell drops to 3.9ft, energy at 711. It’ll be a bit blown off the top, but still ridable. Afternoon is similar with 3.3ft and moderate offshore wind.

Wednesday the 2nd of September has a 4.3ft SW swell with a 15-second period and light cross-off wind—energy at 714, conditions clean. Another good morning session.

Now, things ramp up again from Saturday the 5th of September. Saturday morning has a 5.9ft SW swell with a long 17-second period, energy at 2871—strong wave energy, but the fresh cross-off wind at 18 mph keeps it clean. That’s big for the point—over 5ft means it’s not for beginners, and at 5.9ft, only intermediate and above should hop in. The afternoon holds 6.2ft, energy at 1806, similar conditions.

Sunday the 6th of September is the real standout of the whole forecast. Morning delivers 7.2ft from the SW with a 14-second period, clean cross-off wind from the WSW, and energy at 1977—that’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. The point will be handling that size beautifully with offshore flow. The afternoon drops to 6.9ft but gets a cross-on breeze, so get in early.

Monday the 7th of September also shines. Morning has 6.9ft from the SW, light cross-off wind, energy at 1702—again excellent for experienced surfers. The long period will make the waves powerful and lined up at the point.

Finally, Tuesday the 8th of September has 5.6ft from the SW with an 18-second period, light cross-off wind, and energy at 2557. Very clean, very powerful—another top session for those who can handle it.

Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th ease off into smaller, cleaner surf, but by Thursday afternoon the 10th of September, the swell jumps to 13.1ft from the SW, energy at 7533. That’s massive—only for hardcore experts, and even

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