Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,016 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
We’re looking at a pretty quiet start here at Leggy Point. For the first couple of days, there’s almost nothing to get excited about—tiny waves and cross-off winds on Wednesday the 29th of July, with a combined energy of just 31, which is weak. Not worth paddling out for.
Then things start to wake up on Thursday the 30th. The morning brings a pulse of 6ft southerly swell with a 10-second period, and a combined energy of 616 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-off, so the surf should be clean. This is a standout session. It’s got a good size for intermediates, and the offshore direction from the southwest is a sweet match for this break. Crowds are possible, so keep an eye out.
Friday the 31st keeps the momentum going with another 6ft southerly swell in the morning, period still around 10 seconds, and gentle offshore wind. Combined energy of 602, again moderate but solid. That morning looks like the pick of the weekend run—clean, offshore, and good shape.
Saturday the 1st of August will still offer fun 5ft waves in the morning with light wind, but the afternoon turns cross-onshore and messier. Sunday the 2nd sees a longer-period 12-second swell, 6ft from the SSE, but with cross-onshore wind that spoils it. Energy is moderate (847) but the quality just isn’t there.
After Sunday, we hit a gap. From Monday the 3rd right through to Wednesday the 13th of August, there’s nothing worth chasing. Most days offer small, weak swell under 3ft with poor wind or onshore conditions. A few glassy mornings on the 5th and 6th might give you knee-high waves, but that’s barely surfable.
However, there is a light at the end. Thursday the 13th of August shows a late pulse in the afternoon: 4ft southerly swell, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 373. The wind goes glassy—this could be a clean little session if you’ve been patient. Not a standout like that Thursday morning on the 30th, but it’s a nice way to end the outlook.
Best on offer: Thursday morning the 30th of July. 6ft southerly swell, light cross-off wind, clean, and good energy. Get it while it's there.
Stay safe out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 24 | 5 | 156 | 612 | 367 | 792 | 598 | 884 | 614 | 441 | 416 | 1016 | 835 | 512 | 515 | 265 | 170 | 115 | 45 | 130 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:08PM1.73m | 8:53AM1.27m | 8:45PM1.73m | 9:29AM1.31m | 9:21PM1.70m | 10:05AM1.34m | 9:59PM1.64m | 10:41AM1.36m | 10:37PM1.56m | 11:20AM1.38m | 11:20PM1.46m | 12:03PM1.40m | 00:08AM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:40PM0.47m | 2:52AM0.21m | 2:22PM0.45m | 3:26AM0.19m | 3:02PM0.43m | 3:59AM0.19m | 3:43PM0.42m | 4:33AM0.21m | 4:27PM0.43m | 5:07AM0.25m | 5:14PM0.45m | 5:44AM0.30m | 6:09PM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | 68 | 612 | 367 | 792 | 598 | 640 | 614 | 441 | 416 | 1016 | 835 | 512 | 515 | 265 | 170 | 115 | 45 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | S 16 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 12 | E 13 | E 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | E 18 | E 17 | SE 14 | S 21 | S 21 | S 19 | SE 12 | ESE 7 | E 14 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 54 | 264 | 6 | 6 | 147 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SE 6 | S 16 | E 12 | E 13 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 7 | E 12 | — | E 17 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | ESE 10 | E 9 | S 10 |
| kJ | 24 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 2 | — | WSW 2 | SSE 11 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 156 | — | — | — | — | 884 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 130 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 491 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 7 | 71 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 106 | 13 |
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