Surf: Past the gutless dribblers of Torquay Front Beach is the sand covered reef next to the boat launching ramp, where on the biggest swells, toned down rights will give the intermediates a chance to escape the wrath of the storm. Decent protection from S winds, but it's a rare bird and then attracts a bit of a pack when it does break. Environment: Torquay is Victoria’s surfing capital, with a thriving surf industry, Surf Museum and the temple of retail therapy, the Surf Coast Plaza.