Torquay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a slow burner ahead over the next couple of weeks. Looking at the whole window, surf energy is mostly moderate to weak early, but there are a couple of real standout pulses that will have the point at Torquay firing. It’s going to be about picking the right windows.

The first real surfable stretch kicks off Sunday the 16th, but it’s nothing flash. There’s a clean 4ft SSW swell pushing in, with a period around 14 seconds, and the water’s at 56°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. The combined swell energy is moderate (657). Winds are light from the east, but it’s cross-onshore, so expect some small ripples. It’s rideable, but you're not going to be writing home about it. Monday the 17th looks similar—about 4ft from the SW with a longer 16-second period, but still with that light cross-onshore wind. It’s clean enough for a few, though.

Then we go through a poor stretch from Tuesday the 18th through Thursday the 20th. The swell drops right off, getting down to 1ft on Thursday morning. The energy also fades right out, with numbers down around 87 to 151, which is weak. The wind does swing offshore from the WNW on Thursday afternoon, cleaning things up, but with just 2ft of swell, it’s barely breaking. This is a good period to do other things.

Now, the first real standout is Friday the 21st. The wind goes solidly offshore from the NW, and the swell jumps back in with a solid 3ft from the WSW, but the period is a cracking 19 seconds. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, and the combined energy jumps right up to 1137, which is strong. The point at Torquay is the pick here. That long period is best for a point break like this, and the offshore wind will have it glassy. Expect very good conditions. This looks like the pick of the first week.

The weekend then turns on another gear, size-wise. Saturday the 22nd sees the swell jump up to 6ft from the SW, and the energy is up near 1493, which is strong. The morning looks best with a cross-offshore WSW wind keeping it clean. Sunday the 23rd is the bigger of the two, with 6ft from the SW and energy at 1520. Morning offshore NW winds will make it an excellent session for experienced surfers. This is pushing into the size where it’s not for beginners, and it could get a bit much for the less confident. These two days are the most powerful of the window, and Sunday morning looks like the standout. After that, things ease off into Monday the 24th, with the wind going cross-off and a 4ft SW swell, still clean, but the storm risk in the afternoon could mess things up.

After a poor, windy Tuesday and Wednesday, there’s another glimmer late on Thursday the 27th and into the following weekend. The swell stays around 3ft to 4ft, and the winds are light or offshore. Friday the 28th has some nice offshore NNW wind and a 3ft SW swell with a long 14-second period. Saturday the 29th looks clean with a fun 4ft from the SW, light cross-off winds, and the energy coming back up to a moderate 925. The second week is a bit more modest compared to that 6ft pulse, but it still offers some clean, rideable waves. Remember, those long-range calls are promising, but less certain than Friday and Sunday in the first week.

Torquay Point is the main break here, and it’s the one to watch for those bigger pulses. It’s a consistent point, so it handles the size well, but it’s not a secret spot; crowds are often around, so don’t expect it to yourself. For the standout Sunday the 23rd, that 6ft SW swell will have it pumping, and the offshore NW wind will make it absolutely glassy. That’s your best chance for an epic one in the next week. Friday the 21st is another great option, just a bit smaller but with that incredible 19-second period.

So, to sum it up: it’s a slow start, but there’s a serious chunk of good surf on the 21st and especially the 23rd. The later part of the window offers some cleaner, smaller surf for a fun paddle. Keep an eye on that Sunday morning, it's the one.

Rusty out.

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