Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I've been digging into the charts for our local zone. Let's get straight into it.

We've got a solid run of swell coming our way, but we have to be patient. The first real opportunity is on Tuesday, July 28th. It's not a standout, but the waves are building. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The real action starts to fire up on Wednesday, July 29th. The swell is jumping from 10ft in the morning to a solid 13ft by the afternoon, all from the SW. The wave energy is massive, hitting 9833 (strong to very strong) by the afternoon. This is a big, powerful groundswell with a period of 15 seconds. For a point break like Torquay Point, this is going to be a proper test. The wind is a cross-offshore, which is a major positive, keeping the face clean. But listen, with waves over 8ft, this is for experienced surfers only. Beginners need to sit this one out. The crowds are a concern here too, as Torquay is often packed, so get there early if you're game.

We get a bit of a drop-off after that. Thursday, July 30th sees the swell back down to 6ft, and while the wind is still clean, the energy has dropped significantly. The stand-out session of the whole forecast is actually on Saturday, August 1st. The morning is small, but the afternoon brings a clean 5ft swell from the SW with an incredible 18-second period. The wind is offshore from the NW, making for a gentle offshore and clean surface. The wave energy is strong at 2522, and the conditions are described as "excellent for experienced surfers." This is the one to circle. It's a weekend, so expect crowds, but the quality will be worth it.

Sunday, August 2nd holds in with very good conditions, 5ft swell and moderate offshore winds in the morning. The window from the 1st to the 2nd is your best bet.

After that, the week gets a bit messy. Monday, August 3rd sees a cross-onshore wind come in, making things choppy, and the swell is a bit bumpy. From Tuesday, August 4th through to Friday, August 7th, we have a mix of small, clean windows and some choppy afternoons. The swell drops to around 3ft, but the longer period keeps it interesting. Friday, August 7th actually looks like a sneaky good morning with a 4ft SW swell, 17-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds.

The following week, from August 8th onwards, is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday, August 8th is small and clean in the morning. Sunday, August 9th has a funky forecast with a fresh breeze but clean conditions, though the swell is a bit all over the place. The real hope for the second week is Monday, August 10th with a 5ft SW swell and a solid offshore wind from the NW, making for a very good session. Then it goes quiet and choppy again from the 11th.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute standout is Saturday afternoon, August 1st at Torquay Point. The swell, period, and wind are all lining up perfectly. The secondary high point is Wednesday, July 29th for the big-wave crew. The rest of the forecast is a game of patience, picking the clean morning windows within the small to moderate swell.

Rusty.

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