Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, but it’s not all good news. The first few days are a bit mixed, but there’s a proper standout waiting for us if you’re patient. The water temp is sitting at 57°F which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

Kicking off on Thursday, 30 July, Torquay Point is seeing a 5ft swell from the SSW with a 13-second period. The wind is cross-off from the west at 9 mph, keeping things clean. It’s a decent start, with combined swell energy sitting at 837 (moderate energy). The point will be handling it well, but it’s not the best we’ll see.

Friday, 31 July, drops back a touch. Morning sees 4ft from the SW at 12 seconds, with a light westerly cross-off. The afternoon is where it gets interesting – glassy conditions with a 3ft SSW swell, dead calm with a 3 mph SSE breeze. Clean as a whistle, but the size is small.

Saturday, 1 August, is a split day. The morning is tiny – 2ft from the SW with a very long 17-second period, but it’s clean. The afternoon, though, is the real deal. That 5ft SW swell jumps to 1724 (strong energy) with a 17-second groundswell, and the wind is a light cross-off from the NNE. This is a serious standout for the first week – long period, decent size, and clean. That long period means the point will be running beautifully, with proper lines and easy paddle outs between sets. Crowds are likely here, so get in early.

Sunday, 2 August, holds 5ft in the morning and 4ft in the afternoon, both from the SW at 16 seconds, but that moderate north wind (12 mph) puts a bit of chop on it. Still surfable, but not as clean.

From Monday, 3 August, through Wednesday, 5 August, the surf drops off a cliff. We’re looking at 4ft down to 2ft with onshore and cross-off winds, and a lot of marginal conditions. Not worth paddling out for.

Thursday, 6 August, sees a small 3ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and a gentle offshore from the WNW at 9 mph in the morning. Clean, but tiny. The afternoon turns ugly with a cross-shore wind and poor conditions.

Friday, 7 August, is a gem. The morning is glassy, with a 4ft SW swell at 14 seconds and 814 (moderate energy) combined. The wind is east at 3 mph, dead calm. This is a proper clean session, and the point will be looking good.

The next few days, from Saturday, 8 August, to Monday, 10 August, are small and ordinary. 3ft to 2ft, mostly clean but very weak. There’s a gap here where the surf is just too small to get excited about.

Now, here’s the big one. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, 11 August. The morning brings a 6ft SW swell with a 17-second period and 2265 (strong energy). The wind is a light cross-off from the north at 9 mph. That’s a solid, powerful groundswell. But the afternoon is where it gets ridiculous – 12ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a combined energy of 8951 (very strong). That’s expert-level territory. The wind is light and cross-off from the NNW. This is a massive, powerful swell, and Torquay Point will be handling it. For experienced surfers, this is the absolute standout of the entire forecast. Beginners, stay well clear – this is way too big.

Wednesday, 12 August, drops back to 4ft in the morning with a clean cross-off, but the afternoon sees a 8ft SW swell with a cross-onshore wind, making it messy.

The final days, from 13 August to 14 August, are small again, with 2ft to 4ft swells, long periods, but mostly light cross-onshore winds. Nothing to write home about.

So, the pick of the fortnight is Saturday, 1 August afternoon for the first week, and Tuesday, 11 August afternoon for the second week if you’re experienced. The 11 August session is a monster.

Rusty out.

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