Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Torquay Point.

Right off the bat, things are a bit quiet Friday the 21st. We’ve got a small 3ft SW swell rollin’ in with a long 15-second period, and the water’s sitting at a mild 56°, which is pretty average for this time of year. The morning has some cross-off wind from the WNW at 12 mph, keeping it clean, but it’s just not got the grunt. The afternoon picks up a bit with a 2ft SW swell and an even longer 18-second period, but it’s still small. Not worth getting too excited about yet.

Saturday the 22nd? Now we’re talking. The morning sees a solid 13ft SW swell hit, period around 15 seconds. That’s a big groundswell with some serious energy (8819). Winds are cross-off from the W at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean. That’s a lot of water moving – over 8ft, so this one’s for the experienced crew only. The afternoon holds the same 13ft SW, but the period drops a notch to 14 seconds. Still plenty of power (8292). If you’ve got the skills, Saturday is the standout.

Sunday the 23rd backs off to a more manageable 5ft SW swell. Morning glass-off conditions with a NW offshore breeze at 9 mph – that’s clean, peeling waves. The afternoon stays sweet with a 5ft SW, a longer 16-second period, and only a light 6 mph W breeze. The energy’s still there (1612), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. A top-tier call for those who know what they’re doing.

Monday the 24th settles further. Morning has a 4ft SW swell with a clean 9 mph NNW offshore. The afternoon goes glassy with a 3ft SSW swell and barely any wind. It’s clean and cruisy, but not the biggest day.

Tuesday the 25th gets a bit messy. Morning brings some rain and a cross-on wind, but the swell is 5ft SW. The afternoon turns glassy though – 4ft SW with a 13-second period and zero wind. That’s a lovely window if you can dodge the showers.

Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are write-offs. SW winds and onshore chop ruin the quality. Swells are small and weak. Just don’t bother.

Friday the 28th is salvageable. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period in the morning. The wind is cross-off from the N at 12 mph, so it’s clean. The period is long, which means long lines and easier paddling out at the point.

Saturday the 29th is small again – 3ft SW. The morning is clean but not much action. The afternoon gets onshore, so that’s it.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are all onshore junk. Small, mixed-up waves. Stay away.

Now, here’s a look ahead: Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning turns glassy again with an E wind at just 3 mph and a 5ft SW swell, period at 16 seconds. That’s strong energy (1202) and perfect conditions. This is the other real standout in the period – clean, lined-up, and punchy for experienced surfers.

After that, Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are mostly clean but small (4ft and 3ft). Friday the 4th brings a 6ft SW swell but with a short 8-second period and strong cross-off wind – not great shape. Saturday the 5th brings back some proper groundswell: 5ft SW with a 17-second period, strong offshore wind from the NNW at 16 mph, and plenty of energy (1728). That’s a promising but less certain long-range call.

So, to sum it up: Saturday the 22nd is your heavy-hitter for experts with that 13ft SW groundswell, and Tuesday the 1st of September is your glassy, clean, high-quality session for those who can handle a solid 5ft set. Torquay Point is a consistent spot, but crowds are likely, especially on the good days.

Rusty out.

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