Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with 1,154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s 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 (Jul 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Mate, the next couple of days are a total bust for any decent surf. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are flat and messy – just a waste of wax. Hang tight.
Things finally turn on Wednesday the 15th of July. A south swell pushes into Leggy Point, a beach and reef break that faces south-east. The morning is the best of it: 1.9m of south swell, clean offshore wind from the SW, and combined energy sitting at 755 – moderate but solid. The period is short, only 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy but with that glassy offshore wind, it’ll be clean and rideable. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 2.3m from the south with a longer 10-second period and the energy hits 1978 – that’s strong. The wind goes cross-off though, so not as pristine. Still, Wednesday morning is your clear standout. It’s over 1.5m, so not for beginners, but intermediates will have a ball.
Thursday the 16th keeps the south swell going at 1.9m with offshore wind in the morning, period at 8 seconds, energy at 764 – still decent, but the afternoon gets a bit rough with some rain. Friday the 17th drops off quick – just knee-high slop with onshore wind. Then it’s a long, quiet stretch. From the weekend through the next week, you’re looking at weak east swells under 4ft, mostly cross or cross-on winds, and choppy conditions. There’s a small chance on Sunday the 26th of July in the afternoon – clean 0.8m east swell with a long 12-second period, light cross-off wind, and combined energy of 201. Not a classic, but it’s the only clean wave in that second week. After that, the last few days are small and blown out by strong offshore winds.
Bottom line: forget the first two days. Wednesday the 15th July morning is your one true standout. After that, a long dry spell with only a tiny hope on Sunday 26th afternoon. Keep an eye open – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the S by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSW 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 20 | S 16 | S 11 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 32 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 392 | 1144 | 425 | 466 | 418 | 233 | 73 | 50 | 72 | 86 | 106 | 110 | 160 | 177 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:17AM1.23m | 7:23PM1.91m | 8:13AM1.29m | 8:15PM1.95m | 9:04AM1.33m | 9:04PM1.94m | 9:52AM1.37m | 9:52PM1.87m | 10:39AM1.38m | 10:39PM1.76m | 11:26AM1.38m | 11:24PM1.61m | 12:13PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21AM0.22m | 12:44PM0.39m | 2:14AM0.14m | 1:41PM0.37m | 3:03AM0.09m | 2:35PM0.36m | 3:50AM0.09m | 3:28PM0.36m | 4:35AM0.12m | 4:20PM0.40m | 5:17AM0.18m | 5:12PM0.45m | 5:58AM0.26m | 6:06PM0.52m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 5 | SSE 7 | S 10 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 18 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | E 8 | E 7 | S 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 32 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 214 | 834 | 284 | 294 | 6 | 233 | 73 | 50 | 72 | 86 | 65 | 110 | 160 | 177 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | ESE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 19 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 15 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 149 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 14 | 23 | 24 | 58 | 44 | 14 | 36 | 24 | 91 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 11 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 20 | S 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 20 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | S 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 11 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 7 | 32 | 59 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | W 3 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 392 | 1144 | 425 | 466 | 418 | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 24 | 24 | 424 | 640 | 412 | 52 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 87 | 34 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 71 | 39 | 38 |
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