Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipeline for our local stretch.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead, but there are a couple of days that are going to be absolutely firing. The first real highlight kicks off this Saturday morning, the 12th of September. Torquay Point will be the place to be. We’re looking at a solid 6ft SSW groundswell with a long 15-second period. The combined energy is pumping at (1427), so there’s plenty of push. The wind is light and cross-off from the north at 6 mph, which should keep the face nice and clean. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. This is excellent surf, but with that size and power, it’s one for the experienced crew. The swell direction is a perfect match for the Point, and with that long period, it’s going to wrap in beautifully.

Saturday afternoon drops off a little to 5ft from the SW, still with that dreamy 15-second period, and the wind goes even lighter. Still very good conditions.

Sunday the 13th sees the swell drop back to around 4ft, but the wind picks up a bit. It’s still cross-off, so it’s rideable, but not the standout.

Monday the 14th is small and pretty average. Winds go offshore on the morning session, but with only 2ft on offer, it’s a knee-high kind of day.

Now, Tuesday the 15th brings a big spike in energy. We’ve got 8ft SW swell with a moderate period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy absolutely roars to life at (3451). However, the wind gets messy. A fresh cross-shore from the SW at 19 mph and rain showers mean it’s going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Not a great day for the point.

Wednesday the 16th sees the swell hang around 7ft to 8ft, but with a cross-onshore wind from the south at 16 mph, the quality is poor. A pass.

The light returns on Friday the 18th. The morning looks promising with a 3ft SSW swell and a clean offshore wind from the NW at 12 mph. But the real gem is Friday afternoon: 4ft of SW swell with a very long 17-second period. The wind is a light cross-off, and the energy jumps to (1188). This will be a smaller, yet incredibly clean and well-shaped wave. A great session for intermediates looking to score some long lines.

The following Saturday and Sunday, the 19th and 20th, are back to small and less interesting, with clean but tiny waves.

We hit another notable pulse on Monday the 21st of September. Monday afternoon brings a 5ft SW swell, but again, the cross-onshore wind from the south ruins it.

The biggest swell of the whole outlook hits on Tuesday the 22nd of September. We’re talking 10ft from the SSW with a 16-second period and a massive combined energy of (4121). That is a lot of water moving around. The wind is a light cross-on from the east at 6 mph. Even with the slight chop, for experts only, this could be a serious session if you can find a bank that holds. The size is well into the “experts only” category.

Things clean up nicely on Wednesday the 23rd of September. Morning sees 6ft SSW swell with a gentle cross-off breeze, and the afternoon drops to a clean 5ft with an offshore wind. Both sessions have solid energy and look very good.

The last few days of the month, from the 24th to the 27th, are a mix. We get a burst of strong wind on the 24th (22 mph) that keeps the quality marginal, then a drop-off in size and some lumpy cross-shore wind.

The final standout is Sunday the 27th of September. Sunday afternoon kicks in with a 8ft SSW groundswell and a whopping 17-second period. The combined energy hits (3241). And with a gentle cross-off breeze from the north at 9 mph, the conditions will be clean. This is an excellent setup for experienced surfers to finish off the forecast period on a high note. The long period will make for powerful, walled-up waves at the point.

So, to sum it up: the two best windows are this Saturday morning (12th) for the first big clean pulse, and then Friday afternoon (18th) for a smaller, cleaner, long-period gem. Keep an eye on that big Tuesday (22nd) and the final Sunday (27th) if you’ve got the experience.

Rusty.

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