Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’m lookin’ at the charts for the comin’ stretch here, and I gotta be straight with you. This isn’t a run for the ages. We’ve got a lonely little standout mixed in with a whole lotta quiet spells, so let’s break it down.

The first real chance to paddle out comes up Thursday morning, August 13th, at Leggy Point. It’s a beach and reef setup, and it’s inconsistent, so it takes a bit of patience to find the ones that line up. Thursday morning, we’ve got a 3 ft swell from the south, period at 7 seconds, and the wind is blowing offshore from the southwest at 9 mph. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year—nothing wild there. The energy’s pretty weak, only 138, so it’s small, but that glassy offshore breeze will keep it clean. Friday morning, August 14th, is a little better. The swell is 4 ft from the south, period at 8 seconds, and the wind goes glassy, virtually nothing from the WSW. That’s gonna be the cleanest you’ll see it all week, with energy ticking up to 195. It’s not big, but it’s surfable, and you’ll catch a few if you’re keen.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Saturday afternoon, August 15th, the wind swings around and the chop sets in. It’s a long stretch of poor conditions—plenty of cross-shore wind, choppy faces, and the swell drops off hard. From Sunday, August 16th, all the way through to the morning of Wednesday, August 26th, it’s a proper flat spell. The swell gets tiny, the energy collapses to single digits and low double digits, and the wind is all over the shop. There’s just nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a 10-day gap of no real recommendations.

Now, here’s the one that gets my blood pumping a little: Wednesday afternoon, August 26th, at Leggy Point. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the south, period at 10 seconds, and the wind is cross-off from the SSE at 19 mph. That’s a big ol’ lump of energy—1296, that’s strong stuff. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’s got some push, but at a beach and reef break, long-period swells can sometimes break too straight. Still, for the experienced crew, that’s the one to circle. Thursday morning, August 27th, still holds at 6 ft from the south, period at 10 seconds, energy at 743, with cross-off wind from the SSW at 12 mph. It’s clean, but those are expert-only waves at that size. The long-range call on Wednesday the 26th is the standout, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.

So, if you’re looking for a wave, your best bets are the Friday morning glass-off on August 14th for a small, clean session, or if you’re an expert, the big Wednesday the 26th. The rest of the stretch is a write-off. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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