Torre Bank Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—if you’re looking for a proper surf fix over the next couple of weeks, you’re gonna have to dig deep and be patient. The whole stretch ahead is looking mighty small and pretty ordinary, but there’s a tiny glimmer of hope right at the very end if you’re desperate for a paddle.

For the first week and a bit, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. From Tuesday the 15th right through to Tuesday the 29th, the surf at Torre Bank is basically flat to hopeless. We’re talking waves in the 0.3ft to 2ft range, with weak energy readings mostly in the single digits and teens—the combined energy barely cracks double figures most days. The swell direction is all over the shop too, bouncing from SSW to ESE, but it doesn’t matter much when there’s no power behind it. The periods are short too, mostly 4 to 6 seconds, so even the tiny bumps are messy and gutless. There are a few glassy mornings—like the 15th, the 22nd, and the 23rd where the wind drops right out—but even with that clean surface, there’s just nothing to ride. A few afternoons have a bit of cross-onshore breeze, which just adds chop to an already hopeless picture. If you’re just learning, this run of nothing might be a good time to practice your pop-up on the sand, but honestly, it’s not worth getting wet for.

Now, one thing I gotta mention because it’s a standout: the water temp at Torre Bank right now is sitting at 81°, which is a whopping 4° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s seriously unusual—like bathwater. So if you do get in for a splash, you won’t need a wetsuit, that’s for sure.

After that long flat spell, there’s a little pulse of something on the morning of Tuesday the 30th of September. It’s still small—only about 3ft from the SSW with a period of 6 seconds—but the combined energy jumps up to 55, which is the strongest we’ve seen in the whole outlook. It’s glassy too, with a slight air from the NNE, so the surface should be clean. This is your best bet, but let’s be real: 3ft at 6 seconds is not going to blow anyone’s mind. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. The swell direction is SSW, which is close to the optimum for Torre Bank (SSE), so it’s got a little bit of shape to it. But don’t get too excited—this is a marginal, beginner-friendly wave at best. The afternoon on the 30th drops off again with a cross-on breeze, so if you want any of it, you’ll need to be out there early.

So, overall, the outlook is poor. There are no true standouts in this window, and the only thing worth even considering is that Tuesday the 30th morning session. If you’re not desperate, save your energy. Sometimes it stays flat like this for a while, but forecasts can change—so keep an eye out, and I’ll see you when it turns on.

Rusty.

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