Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
17.9° C
0.7° 

Leggy Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Leggy Point surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SE swell with 292 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Leggy Point this week:

The surf forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks. It’s gonna be a slow start, no doubt about it. We’re looking at a decent stretch of flat, small, and messy conditions before things finally wake up. But when they do, there’s a proper window of fun on the cards. Patience is the key.

The first week is pretty much a write-off for any decent waves. From Monday the 3rd through to Tuesday the 11th, it’s mostly small, weak, and all over the place. Sizes are hovering around the 1ft to 3ft mark, with periods that are either too short or just inconsistent. The combined energy is weak too, mostly under 100 (between 26 and 101). We see a tiny bump on the morning of Friday the 7th with a 3ft S swell, but the conditions are hardly inspiring. The glassy morning on Saturday the 8th will be pretty to look at, but there just isn’t any push to it. A couple of mornings around the 12th and 13th have a bit more size, but the wind is up and the quality is poor. Honestly, for the first ten days or so, you’re better off doing something else. There’s a long gap of pretty much nothing worth paddling out for from the 3rd until the 13th.

Then things start to get interesting. The afternoon of Thursday the 13th sees a bump in size to a 5.6ft SSW swell, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 589. It’s still a bit raw and the wind is fresh, but the push is finally there. This is the start of the change.

The standout window kicks off on Friday the 14th. The morning brings a clean 3.3ft S swell at 12 seconds, and the offshore wind is light. It’s building. But the real gem is the Friday afternoon session. We’re looking at a solid 8.2ft S swell, with a period of 11 seconds and a beefy combined energy of 2158. The wind is only light and it’s clean. This is proper surf, but at that size, it’s for experienced surfers only. It’ll be charging at Leggy Point (beach and reef setup), and the S direction is right in its wheelhouse.

Saturday the 15th keeps the energy going. The morning is still very good, with a 5.9ft SSE swell at 11 seconds and light offshore winds, energy at 772. It’s a bit smaller than Friday’s peak but still a great session. By the afternoon it drops off slightly in quality as the wind turns cross-shore.

Sunday the 16th offers one last hurrah with the morning glassy conditions and a clean 4.3ft SSE swell. It’s a good, fun size for most surfers. After that, things ease off again. Monday the 17th has some clean morning waves with a 4.6ft SSE swell, but the energy is dropping. By Tuesday the 18th, we’re back to small and weaker conditions.

So, to sum it up: be patient through the first week and a half. The standout is definitely the Friday afternoon session on the 14th—that’s the one you want to clear your schedule for. The Saturday morning on the 15th is a great backup. Everything else is just filling the gaps. The water temp is sitting at 64.2°, which is about normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit is still on.

Stay stoked.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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68
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:20AM1.38m
11:20PM1.46m
12:03PM1.40m
00:08AM1.34m
12:54PM1.43m
1:05AM1.22m
1:53PM1.46m
2:17AM1.12m
3:00PM1.52m
3:41AM1.07m
4:12PM1.60m
5:05AM1.09m
5:19PM1.69m
Low Tide
5:14PM0.45m
5:44AM0.30m
6:09PM0.48m
6:25AM0.36m
7:14PM0.50m
7:13AM0.42m
8:30PM0.51m
8:12AM0.47m
9:54PM0.46m
9:20AM0.49m
11:13PM0.37m
10:32AM0.48m
00:18AM0.26m
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Information about the Leggy Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Leggy Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Leggy Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Leggy Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Leggy Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Leggy Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Leggy Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Cessnock, Port Stephens and Central Coast.

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