Torquay Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 144.33° E

Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Torquay Point sea temperature is
13.3° C
0.4° 

Torquay Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Torquay Point surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,651 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 19th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 21st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Torquay Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you—this is not the week to be booking a sickie for a surf trip. The next few days are pretty grim, but if you’re patient, there are a couple of windows that’ll make it worth hanging in there.

We’re looking at a long, quiet start. From Monday the 17th through to Thursday the 20th, the surf is either tiny or just plain messy. You’ll see waist-high stuff at best, and the wind’s all over the shop—cross-shore, onshore, it’s a bit of a write-off. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, hanging around 87–677, which tells you there’s just not much push. Water temp at Torquay Point is sitting at a pretty average 56°F, so nothing unusual there for this time of year.

By Friday the 21st, things finally start to look up. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell building, with a period of 14 seconds pushing clean 3ft waves in the afternoon. The wind goes light offshore from the WNW in the morning, and then cross-off in the arvo, leaving the surface clean. The energy jumps up to 815, which is a decent step-up. This is your first real chance for a proper session, and it’s a good one.

Saturday the 22nd keeps that momentum going. The swell nudges up to 5ft by the afternoon, still from the SW, period 15 seconds, and combined energy hitting 1191—that’s moderate to strong, plenty of grunt. The wind stays light to moderate cross-off, keeping things clean. This is shaping up as a standout, and the point break will handle that long-period swell beautifully. It’s not too big for intermediates, but that 5ft mark means it’s getting a bit much for beginners. Crowds are ‘often’ here, so expect company.

Then Sunday the 23rd—this is the pick of the bunch, no doubt. The swell holds at 5ft, SW, and the period stretches to 16 seconds. That is a very long-period groundswell. Combined energy rockets to 1904, which is strong wave energy. The wind is light WNW offshore in the morning, and light cross-off in the afternoon. The setup at Torquay Point, being a point break, is absolutely ideal for this kind of swell—long, clean lines, not closing out. This one’s for the experienced crew; it’s not a beginner’s day.

Monday the 24th still has some juice—4ft, SSW, with a clean offshore in the morning—but the afternoon gets ruined by a strong cross-onshore wind and rain. After that, from Tuesday the 25th through to Friday the 28th, it’s back to small, messy, and blown-out. A lot of poor surf conditions in there.

Saturday the 29th brings a spike in swell—5ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, combined energy over 1200—but the wind is cross-onshore, so the surface is choppy. It’s a maybe, not a goer.

The real silver lining appears on Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st. Sunday morning has almost no wind, just a slight air, with 3ft clean waves from the SW. Nice little session. Monday the 31st morning sees a big jump to 8ft from the WSW, with period 14 seconds and combined energy of 2413—that’s very strong energy. But the wind is moderate cross-shore, making it lumpy. That’s strictly for the experts, and only if you can handle the mess.

Best on offer? It’s Sunday the 23rd of August, hands down. Torquay Point, 5ft of clean, long-period SW groundswell with light offshore winds. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd are solid runners-up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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196
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High Tide
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
6:47AM1.56m
5:50PM1.52m
Low Tide
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
12:19PM0.97m
00:44AM0.47m
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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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