Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, with Wednesday the 15th showing some size but it's not the cleanest picture. Honestly, the first standout doesn't really fire until we get to the end of the week.

Wednesday the 15th kicks off with a solid 6 ft south swell pushing through Leggy Point, but it's a bit raw with that 7-second period and 22 mph SSW wind. The combined energy is a weak 310, so it's not packing a ton of punch. Conditions are clean, but the surf is a bit ordinary. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 8 ft with a 9-second period, and the energy rockets up to 1279 – that's a lot of power. It's a fresh offshore wind, which is a massive plus for clean conditions, but that size is getting into expert territory. The water is a warm 66°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th see the swell dropping off. Thursday morning has a 7 ft south swell with a 16 mph cross-offshore wind, so it's clean, but the energy is moderate at 522. The period is only 8 seconds, so it's a bit bumpy. Friday is smaller, with a 4 ft swell that's short period at 6 seconds – not much to write home about.

The real window opens up on Sunday the 26th. That's the one to circle on the calendar. The morning is looking like a gem. We’ve got a 7 ft south swell rolling in with a 10-second period, and it’s glassy. The combined energy is a massive 1764, so there's plenty of grunt behind it. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and the wind is dead calm. That’s a proper standout.

Monday the 27th is also strong, with a 3 ft south swell that has a very long 13-second period. The energy is still solid at 666, and it’s a light offshore wind. This is a great example of a clean, long-period groundswell that will wrap in nicely. The wave quality will be high, but the long period means it might be a bit straight at a beach break. Leggy Point is a beach and reef setup, so that helps.

Tuesday the 28th keeps the run going with a 6 ft south swell, 11-second period, and a gentle offshore wind. The energy is 714, so it's still packing heat. This is another solid day of clean surf.

After that, the swell fades into the end of the month, with smaller, more ordinary conditions from the 29th through the 30th.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bit of a write-off, but the last weekend of the month is where it's at. The standout is Sunday the 26th – that glassy 7 ft south swell at Leggy Point is the best on offer. The Monday and Tuesday following are also very good, so you could make a long weekend of it. The crowds at Leggy Point can be a thing sometimes, so get in early.

Rusty.

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