Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.0°C
0.5° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSE swell with 730 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Well, grab a coffee and settle in, because this outlook is a bit of a tale of two halves. The next two weeks at Leggy Point are looking pretty quiet for the most part. We've got a little pulse of swell coming through right at the start, but after that, it's a long stretch of tiny, blown-out waves until things try to build again in the second week. It's not a total write-off, but you'll need to be patient.

The best window is actually the first few days, although it’s nothing to write home about. Thursday morning the 27th of August is about as good as it gets. We’ve got a 7ft S swell rolling in with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 1135. The wind is a light S cross-off, keeping things clean. The water temperature is 64°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. It’s a beach and reef setup, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets, but there’s something to surf. The swell direction is S, which is a bit off from the optimum SE, but it’s still workable. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might have some company.

Friday morning the 28th sees the swell dropping to 6ft from the SSE, with a bit more period at 11 seconds. The wind is light and variable, but it’s a cross-shore, so it won’t be glassy. The energy is down to 754. It’s still surfable, but not as clean.

After that, things take a turn. From Saturday the 29th of August through to the end of the first week, the swell fades and the winds get messy. We’ve got a small window on Sunday morning the 30th where it goes glassy with NW winds, but the swell is only 3ft, so it’s tiny. Monday morning the 31st is similar, with glassy conditions and 4ft, but it’s a short-lived window.

Then from Monday afternoon onwards, it’s a long, dry spell. The surf drops to under 3ft, the winds turn onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy readings are weak—often below 200. This lasts right through until the 6th of September. It’s basically a full week of poor conditions, with nothing to get excited about.

We finally see a glimmer of hope on Monday the 7th of September. A new pulse of 5ft S swell shows up in the morning, with a combined energy of 316. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WNW, which is a big positive. But the consistency is still inconsistent, and the swell is just a bit short in period at 9 seconds. It’s a step in the right direction, but the afternoon gets messy with onshore winds.

After that, the rest of the forecasts are a mix of tiny swell and strong winds. Tuesday the 8th of September has a 2ft swell with a 19 mph cross-shore, which is more kite-surfing territory than paddle surfing. By Wednesday the 9th, it’s back to tiny waves. The very end of the outlook, on Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th of September, shows a few more small, clean windows with 2ft S swells, but the energy is weak and the size is marginal.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Thursday and Friday morning of the 27th and 28th of August. After that, it’s a long wait until the 7th of September for a shot at something slightly better. Don’t hold your breath for epic waves.

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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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S
9
1.3
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11
1.5
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10
1.3
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
455
269
679
478
312
269
485
203
134
145
235
229
269
187
90
202
149
80
52
31
Wind (km/h)
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10
NW
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15
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10
S
15
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10
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W
5
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15
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10
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0
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15
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10
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15
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15
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High Tide
7:40PM1.65m
8:19AM1.35m
8:17PM1.66m
8:52AM1.41m
8:54PM1.63m
9:27AM1.45m
9:33PM1.57m
10:03AM1.49m
10:13PM1.48m
10:43AM1.51m
10:58PM1.36m
11:28AM1.51m
11:50PM1.23m
Low Tide
2:14AM0.17m
2:02PM0.35m
2:46AM0.15m
2:42PM0.30m
3:18AM0.15m
3:23PM0.28m
3:50AM0.18m
4:07PM0.29m
4:25AM0.23m
4:56PM0.32m
5:03AM0.31m
5:53PM0.37m
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Temp °C
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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.

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