
Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with 752 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the surf ahead for Leggy Point.
Truth is, we got a slow start, one half-decent pulse mid-week, and then a whole lot of nothing before something might show up again late in the run. So, you gotta be patient and pick your windows.
Our first real chance is Tuesday the 11th in the afternoon. The morning’s a bit flat, but a new S swell fills in to 5ft with a solid 12-second period. That’s legit groundswell energy – the combined reading hits 673, so there’s some real power in the water. The wind is a cross-off from the W at 20 km/h, which should keep the faces reasonably clean. Not perfect, but it’s the first wave with any real push.
Wednesday the 12th holds some of that S swell but drops back to 3ft in the morning. The 10-second period keeps it somewhat organized, but the energy is down to 223. It’s a so-so day.
Now, for the standout. Thursday the 13th, early, is your go. The swell is a bit smaller at 4ft, coming from the SSW with a short 7-second period. But here’s the kicker – that SW wind is offshore, and only blowing 15 km/h. The call is for "gentle offshore and clean" conditions. The energy is a moderate 288. It’s not the biggest swell, but it’s the cleanest, most favorable direction we get all week. That sets up Leggy Point’s shape better than anything else.
Friday the 14th is also a good one. The morning is glassy – completely flat, with a 5 km/h SW wind. The swell is a clean 4ft S at 10 seconds, with energy around 293. Classic dawn patrol stuff. The afternoon gets a touch bigger at 4ft, but a cross-off SSE breeze takes the perfection off it.
After Friday, the wheels come off. The weekend is a washout with rain and onshore winds, and the swell just dies. We’re looking at a long stretch from around the 17th through the 24th with barely anything rideable. Small, short-period junky waves and poor winds. The energy readings are weak, mostly in the low 100s, and it’s just a blank run. This gap lasts over a week.
The only glimmer of hope is Tuesday the 25th. The morning is messy – 5ft of S swell but with a nasty 25 km/h cross-shore from the NW. That’s full on chop, more fun for the kite crew than us. But the afternoon might have something. The wind swings to a light WNW cross-off at 10 km/h, the swell backs to 5ft, and the period is a punchy 8 seconds. Energy is a moderate 316, and the call is for clean surf. It’s a promising end to the forecast, but it's a long way out, so treat it as a promising maybe rather than a sure thing.
Water temp is about normal for this time of year – 18°, so a 3/2 with a hood is probably your best bet for the early sessions.
For the pick of the week, it’s Leggy Point on Thursday morning. Clean, aligned, and a good energy. Friday morning is a close second. And for the long-range, that 25th August afternoon shows some potential.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
129 | 52 | 44 | 572 | 338 | 192 | 137 | 92 | 171 | 614 | 283 | 267 | 269 | 223 | 105 | 117 | 172 | 161 | 155 | 58 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:20PM1.79m | 7:11AM1.24m | 7:13PM1.85m | 7:59AM1.33m | 8:03PM1.87m | 8:44AM1.39m | 8:49PM1.83m | 9:26AM1.44m | 9:32PM1.74m | 10:08AM1.45m | 10:14PM1.61m | 10:48AM1.45m | 10:54PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:11AM0.16m | 12:41PM0.36m | 1:58AM0.10m | 1:36PM0.30m | 2:42AM0.06m | 2:27PM0.26m | 3:22AM0.07m | 3:15PM0.26m | 4:01AM0.12m | 4:02PM0.29m | 4:37AM0.19m | 4:49PM0.36m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 7 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 17 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 7 |
129 | 52 | 40 | 572 | 338 | 192 | 137 | 92 | 96 | 614 | 283 | 267 | 269 | 223 | 105 | 59 | 36 | 29 | 25 | 58 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | E 13 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 20 | SSE 18 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 12 |
3 | 3 | 44 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 140 | 67 | 9 | 7 | 30 | 26 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | — | ENE 9 | — | — | S 15 | — | S 12 | — | S 15 | S 20 | SSE 19 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 14 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
— | 3 | — | 73 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 5 | 8 | 37 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 |
86 | 48 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 171 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 117 | 172 | 161 | 155 | 45 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 174 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 220 |
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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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