Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with 1,442 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cooking at Leggy Point.
We’re starting slow, with small, weak swell and messy winds for the first few days. Don’t bother paddling out until Friday morning, 24 July – that’s when it all comes together.
The standout is Friday morning, 24 July. A solid 5ft S swell, with a 10-second period, pairs with a clean offshore breeze from the SW. The water temp is 65°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is 480 – that’s some proper push. Leggy Point is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the S swell, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll need a bit of patience, but when they roll in, they’ll be clean and lined up. Crowds are sometimes a thing, so you might see a few others, but it’s not a zoo.
Saturday morning, 25 July, is another beauty. The same 5ft S swell, but with a longer 11-second period and a cross-off NW breeze. The energy jumps to 669 – that’s a lot of power. The sets will be stronger, with longer gaps, making it easier to get out back. This one’s a close second to Friday, but Friday’s direct offshore wind gives it the edge.
Sunday morning, 26 July, keeps the good run going – 5ft S swell, 11-second period, cross-off W wind, and energy at 581. Clean, strong, and perfect for an intermediate surfer.
After Sunday, quality drops. Monday morning, 27 July, has glassy conditions but only 3ft S swell, so it’s rideable but not exciting. By Tuesday, it’s all small and choppy, with weak energy under 100. Then we hit a long stretch of poor, onshore, and messy conditions through the end of the first week of August.
Thursday, 30 July, brings a pulse of 7ft S swell, but it’s short period (8 seconds) and windy with rain, so it’s messy and tricky. That’s for experts only if they’re bold, but the wind’s going to ruin it.
The second week is a bust. From 31 July onward, it’s mostly small, onshore, and choppy. The swell’s there, but the wind’s from the east or northeast, making it cross-on or onshore, and the waves are poor. There’s a brief moment on Saturday morning, 1 August, with a 3ft SW swell and offshore wind, but it’s weak and small – energy is only 162. Not worth the trip.
Your best bet is Friday morning, 24 July. Saturday morning, 25 July, is a close second. Get out there early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 19 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 57 | 39 | 143 | 464 | 464 | 1442 | 643 | 361 | 279 | 576 | 507 | 296 | 179 | 160 | 133 | 56 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 7 | 1263 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:40PM1.40m | 3:53AM0.99m | 4:35PM1.45m | 5:04AM0.98m | 5:25PM1.52m | 6:05AM1.02m | 6:09PM1.59m | 6:54AM1.08m | 6:51PM1.65m | 7:37AM1.15m | 7:30PM1.70m | 8:16AM1.21m | 8:08PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:35PM0.63m | 9:30AM0.57m | 11:38PM0.58m | 10:24AM0.58m | 00:26AM0.50m | 11:18AM0.57m | 1:07AM0.42m | 12:09PM0.54m | 1:43AM0.34m | 12:56PM0.51m | 2:18AM0.27m | 1:40PM0.47m | 2:52AM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 16 | S 19 | SSE 19 |
| kJ | 57 | 39 | 24 | 464 | 464 | 1442 | 643 | 361 | 279 | 576 | 507 | 296 | 179 | 160 | 133 | 56 | 50 | 21 | 46 | 7 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 10 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SSE 16 | S 7 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 48 | 4 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 5 | S 15 | SE 7 | SSE 18 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | — | — | — | E 13 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | S 14 | ENE 4 | SE 14 | S 13 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | NNW 2 | — | WNW 2 | SSW 3 | S 9 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 143 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | 1263 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 250 | 1 |
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