Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
17.8° C
0.8° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, S swell with 361 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 7th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 7th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 11th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Leggy Point.

Right off the bat, the first week is a bit of a slow grind. We’ve got a few little waves sneaking in from the 5th to the 7th, but to be honest, they’re not really worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, and the conditions are just ordinary. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting at just 42 on Wednesday morning, so it’s a real struggle for any kind of ride.

Thursday the 8th shows a glimmer of hope. Saturday morning looks glassy with no wind, and while the swell is still only 1ft from the SSE, it’s clean. The combined energy is still pretty low at 62, so it’s more of a longboard or a soft-top kind of session to get wet.

We then hit a real dry spell from the 8th afternoon through to the 12th. The wind picks up, the swell stays small and messy, and the combined energy doesn’t get much above 182. It’s a tough run, with a lot of cross-onshore and onshore wind making things choppy.

But hold onto your board, because things change dramatically on Thursday the 13th. That morning, we get a solid 7ft swell from the south, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 705. The wind is a light offshore from the SW, so it’s clean. This is the standout of the whole forecast. Leggy Point is a beach and reef setup, and with that size and offshore wind, it’s going to be pumping. The water temperature is about 64°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but that’s no big deal when the waves are this good.

The quality carries through the 14th and 15th. Friday morning the 14th has another 5ft from the south, with a cross-offshore wind, and combined energy at 510. Saturday the 15th brings a solid 6ft from the south in the afternoon, with the combined energy hitting 554. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean and lined up. Just be aware, Leggy Point is inconsistent and can be a bit of a gamble, but when it turns on like this, it’s a proper session.

The second week is a bit more mixed. Sunday the 16th has some rain showers and a building cross-on wind, which knocks the quality down. Monday the 17th is marginal with a stronger cross-shore wind and choppy conditions.

However, Tuesday the 18th is another strong day. The morning has 5ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period, combined energy of 546, and a light cross-off wind. That’s a good, clean, solid swell. The afternoon holds up too.

Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th offer some more fun, but the size drops. The 20th is a glassy morning with a 3ft SE swell, combined energy of 253, which is a nice, clean, small-wave day if you’re looking for a cruisy paddle.

Overall, the big winner here is the 13th, 14th, and 15th of August. The 18th is the other standout in the second week, but it’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on the forecast. For now, get your gear ready for that Thursday the 13th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the NW by Sun night).

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
9
0.7
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.7
SSW
8
1.3
S
10
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
26
27
30
99
130
65
90
48
32
34
63
99
77
197
177
65
67
325
293
235
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
ENE
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
E
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
SE
10
WNW
0
NW
15
E
15
N
15
NNW
10
NE
35
NNW
35
WNW
40
W
30
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
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
6:15AM1.16m
6:20PM1.79m
7:11AM1.24m
7:13PM1.85m
Low Tide
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
11:40AM0.43m
1:11AM0.16m
12:41PM0.36m
1:58AM0.10m
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6:37
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5:16
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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7
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4
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2
12
14
8
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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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