Surf spot

Torquay Front Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Torquay Front Beach in Australia, VIC, Melbourne West. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, VIC, Melbourne West
Coordinates: -38.3358, 144.3301

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Wave period (s)	10.3	10.3	10.4	10.7	10.5	10.6	10.4	9.8	10.3	10.2	10.1	9.8	9.7	9.7	4	4.5	5.3	7.7	7.5	8.6	9.7	10	9.5	9.6	9.8	9.2	9.4	10.7	10.4	11	11.1	10.9	10.8	10.4	10.2	9.8	9.6	9.2	8.6	8.9	9.3	9.6	9.8	9.6	8.6	10.1	10.1	10.3	10.3	10.2	10.1	10.1	10.1	10.1	9.9	9.8
Wave energy (kJ)	238	221	210	218	187	172	147	99	116	101	88	79	63	55	9	11	16	71	157	290	397	474	395	421	398	473	714	809	874	911	882	804	706	602	501	414	351	292	199	216	225	221	218	184	103	188	171	178	155	133	124	112	106	100	92	83
Wind speed (km/h)	6.1	7.6	7.9	13.7	15.3	12.3	11.8	9.2	8.7	9.5	10.9	11.7	11.3	14.1	6.9	10.7	9.2	11.7	10.1	17.4	18.9	21.9	20.2	22.7	21.9	19.3	17.2	18.6	16.8	18.5	15	12.2	12.6	7.1	7.3	10.6	12.6	11.5	6	6.4	9.6	10.5	10.7	15	15.9	13.6	12.7	16.1	18.8	16.9	17.8	13	15.7	14.6	12.8	13.8
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Torquay Front Beach is a sheltered, beginner-friendly surf and swim beach on Victoria’s Surf Coast, near the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. It’s better known for relaxed waves and easy access than for powerful surf, making it a good spot for learners, longboarders, and families when conditions are small.

What it’s like

Wave quality: Usually small and mellow, with soft rolling waves rather than heavy surf.
Best for: Beginners, bodyboarders, longboarders, and casual surfers.
Beach type: Sandy beach with a fairly open bay-style exposure.
Crowds: Can get busy in summer, especially with swimmers and learners.
Vibe: Laid-back coastal town beach, close to cafes, shops, and facilities.

Conditions

Wind: Offshore winds can help clean up the waves, but strong winds can make it choppy.
Swell: Needs a decent swell to produce worthwhile surf; otherwise it can be very small.
Tides: Often works best around mid tide, though it can vary with sandbanks.
Hazards: Watch for swimmers, board riders, and changing sandbars.

Good to know

Torquay Front Beach is more of a practice and fun wave location than a serious surf break. If you’re looking for more consistent or challenging surf, the nearby Surf Coast has many better-known breaks.