
Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table.
Overall, the pattern for Leggy Point starts a bit messy and takes a few days to find its groove, but once it locks in, there’s some proper size and power on the way. The water sits at about 66°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no shock to the system there.
First real shot at a wave comes Tuesday the 8th. Tuesday morning kicks off with a solid 8ft south swell (period 9 seconds), pushed by a cross-offshore wind. It’s a bit raw, with moderate wave energy (1057), but it’s rideable for intermediates. Tuesday afternoon cleans up nicely though; the swell drops to 7ft, period shortens to 8 seconds, but the wind stays cross-off and gentle. The wave comment flags this as very good surf. That afternoon session looks like a tasty runner.
Wednesday the 9th offers a smaller window. The morning has a clean 4ft swell with light offshore wind out of the southwest, period around 8 seconds, and moderate energy (227). It’s a good option for a quieter, more relaxed wave. Wednesday afternoon, however, gets hit with strong cross-offshore wind and messy conditions on that 8ft swell – that’s a kite surfer’s fun, not a paddle surfer’s.
The standout stretch kicks off Thursday the 10th. Thursday morning delivers clean offshore winds, a solid 8ft south swell (period 10 seconds), and a jump in energy to strong (1515). This is a proper groundswell pulsing in, and with the wind in your face, it’ll be clean and punchy – intermediates with a bit of nerve can handle this. Thursday afternoon goes big: 10ft swell, period 11 seconds, and intense energy (2047). That’s expert territory, and while the wind is cross-offshore and the comment mentions the swell being too big for the break, for the right crew it’s a beast.
Friday the 11th is your next real highlight. Morning session is top-tier – 8ft south-southeast swell, period 9 seconds, clean moderate offshore wind, and strong energy (1073). The conditions are marked as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the first week.
After that, Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th fade quickly. Swell drops to 5ft and below, winds turn onshore or variable, and the surf quality tanks. A run of poor or marginal conditions stretches from Saturday afternoon right through to Tuesday the 17th, with only a brief, tiny window of glassy 3ft on Wednesday the 16th morning that’s okay but not special.
Then the second week delivers two serious, long-range standouts, though please pin a note on these – they’re far out. Thursday the 17th afternoon and Friday the 18th both see a massive 13ft south-southeast swell with very long periods (11 to 13 seconds) and incredible energy (3703 and 5091). The wind is offshore or cross-offshore, and while the conditions comment says the swell is too big for the break, for expert chargers on a reef or point setup (Leggy Point is a beach and reef), this is the stuff of legend. The period over 15 seconds isn’t hit, but 13 seconds is still a long-period groundswell that’ll wrap in best at the point.
Saturday the 19th morning is the pick of the second week for advanced intermediates: a 7ft south-southeast swell, period 11 seconds, moderate energy (1130), and clean cross-offshore breeze. Marked as excellent for experienced surfers.
After that, the window closes again. Sunday the 20th morning has a small, glassy 4ft swell that’s a nice coaster for beginners or a log, but it’s short-lived before onshore winds ruin it.
Leggy Point can be inconsistent, and this forecast flirts with that; the first few days are slow, then a big, powerful pulse comes through. Crowds are possible here on the good days – the spot’s known to get busy when it turns on.
No other breaks in the region to compare, so this is it. Keep your eyes on that Thursday the 10th to Friday the 11th window, and then the big stuff around the 17th to 19th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the S by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
336 | 880 | 1055 | 562 | 433 | 165 | 670 | 2423 | 1420 | 1850 | 1556 | 1060 | 713 | 463 | 368 | 436 | 269 | 151 | 110 | 85 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:08PM1.65m | 6:07AM1.21m | 6:08PM1.71m | 6:55AM1.32m | 6:59PM1.74m | 7:38AM1.42m | 7:45PM1.73m | 8:18AM1.49m | 8:28PM1.67m | 8:56AM1.53m | 9:08PM1.58m | 9:33AM1.54m | 9:47PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:02AM0.23m | 11:39AM0.42m | 00:51AM0.15m | 12:36PM0.33m | 1:33AM0.11m | 1:27PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.10m | 2:14PM0.21m | 2:47AM0.12m | 2:59PM0.20m | 3:21AM0.17m | 3:43PM0.24m | 3:53AM0.24m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SSE 22 | SSE 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 5 |
336 | 2 | 2 | 562 | 433 | 165 | 17 | 47 | 38 | 169 | 176 | 1060 | 713 | 463 | 368 | 436 | 269 | 151 | 110 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | SE 7 | E 9 | S 26 | SSE 23 | SE 10 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | S 10 |
8 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 60 | 6 | 13 | 52 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 66 | 104 | 38 | 68 | 29 | 70 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | — | — | — | E 15 | E 9 | E 17 | — | E 16 | E 15 | — | S 21 | — | E 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 |
3 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 9 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 9 | — | — | NW 3 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 |
— | 880 | 1055 | — | — | 2 | 670 | 2423 | 1420 | 1850 | 1556 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 19 | 85 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 203 | 202 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 709 | 176 | 87 | 135 | 34 | 0 | 212 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 3 | 7 | 215 | 7 |
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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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