Torquay
Australia · Australasia
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.0m SW
Wind: 8 km/h W (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: S
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:07Expected crowds
Prediction model v17amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 17°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.9m swell at 14s with good period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 17°C.
AI-generated summary for Torquay. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Torquay
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 8am (score: 44). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Torquay.
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Torquay
Torquay, specifically focusing on the iconic break of Bells Beach, is a legendary right-hand point and reef break situated on the Surf Coast of Victoria, Australia. The bathymetric profile consists of a flat, stepped limestone reef that extends outward from a steep clay cliff face. As powerful, long-period south-westerly groundswells generated in the Roaring Forties travel across the Southern Ocean, they collide with this defined underwater structure. A north-westerly wind blowing off the surrounding hills provides optimal offshore conditions, grooming the massive wave faces. The wave mechanics feature a steep take-off at the outside Bowl that transitions into a fast, workable wall through the inside Rincon section, demanding continuous down-the-line speed generation. Because the wave breaks over a flat rock platform, it does not typically pitch top-to-bottom, but rather offers an expansive canvas for drawn-out, high-speed carving. It is best suited for intermediate to advanced surfers possessing solid leg endurance and cardiovascular fitness.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Torquay. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Torquay?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.