Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SSE 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 (Aug 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Leggy Point over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 65°F, which is about 0.5°F cooler than average for this time of year – nothing to write home about, just standard late-winter feel.
Now, the surf story. Things are pretty quiet to start. There’s a little bit of swell on Friday afternoon, but it’s only 5ft from the SSE with a 10-second period and a cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (561), but it’s a bit of a mix-and-match setup – not a total write-off, but nothing to get excited about. Saturday morning drops to 4ft, still cross-off, still clean, but small. Saturday afternoon picks up a touch to 5ft, same direction, but again, it’s just okay.
Sunday morning is where it gets interesting. The wind goes glassy, barely a breath from the north at 3 mph, and the swell sits at 3ft from the SSE. It’s small but clean as a whistle. The energy is moderate (222). For a lazy Sunday session, that’s the pick of the first few days – glassy, small, and user-friendly for intermediates.
Monday morning still has that glassy feel with 4ft from the south, but the period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a bit short and weak. After Monday, the wheels fall off. From Monday afternoon all the way through to the morning of September 8th, it’s a long stretch of poor surf – small, messy, or just plain flat. The swell drops to 0.7ft, energy dips into the double digits (44). That’s a solid week-plus of nothing worth paddling out for.
Then, on the morning of Tuesday, September 8th, we get a bit of a pulse. A 6ft SSE swell rolls in with a 10-second period and a clean offshore wind from the SSW at 16 mph. The energy jumps back to moderate (515). It’s got some juice, but it’s a bit raw and the tide might be a factor. Still, for the first real surf in over a week, it’s a welcome sight. Wednesday morning the 9th is cleaner, with 4ft, light cross-off breeze, and good energy (498). That’s a solid session for the intermediate crew.
But the real standout? Two words: Thursday morning, September 10th. Leggy Point wakes up to 5ft of long-period groundswell from the SSE, period hitting 12 seconds, and the wind is near-glass, just a whisper from the WNW at 3 mph. The energy is high (625), the waves will have shape and push, and with that long period, the longer gaps between sets will make paddling out easier. This is the best on offer – clean, solid, and well-angled for the break. It’s a point-and-reef setup, so that long-period groundswell will peel nicely. Crowds are possible here, but with that quality, it’ll be worth sharing a few waves.
Friday morning the 11th also looks decent with a 4ft SSE swell and a 12 mph offshore wind, but it’s a bit smaller. Friday afternoon pushes back up to 5ft, 12 seconds, and clean cross-off winds – another very good session.
Then, Saturday morning September 12th brings a bigger pulse: 7ft from the SSE, period 9 seconds, and glassy conditions. The energy is strong (797). That’s a lot of water moving. For the experts, this is a proper session. For beginners, that’s too big – stay on the beach. The afternoon goes onshore and choppy, so get it in the morning.
All in all, the first few days are a slow burn with a glassy Sunday morning as the early highlight. Then a long, flat spell. Then the second week kicks off with that Thursday the 10th as the absolute standout – clean, long-period groundswell, and good energy. Mark it on the calendar.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 |
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478 | 312 | 269 | 452 | 173 | 117 | 126 | 240 | 169 | 127 | 144 | 106 | 191 | 146 | 100 | 70 | 51 | 50 | 33 | 48 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:17PM1.66m | 8:52AM1.41m | 8:54PM1.63m | 9:27AM1.45m | 9:33PM1.57m | 10:03AM1.49m | 10:13PM1.48m | 10:43AM1.51m | 10:58PM1.36m | 11:28AM1.51m | 11:50PM1.23m | 12:22PM1.51m | 00:54AM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:46AM0.15m | 2:42PM0.30m | 3:18AM0.15m | 3:23PM0.28m | 3:50AM0.18m | 4:07PM0.29m | 4:25AM0.23m | 4:56PM0.32m | 5:03AM0.31m | 5:53PM0.37m | 5:47AM0.39m | 7:02PM0.42m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 |
13 | 312 | 269 | 452 | 173 | 117 | 126 | 240 | 169 | 127 | 144 | 106 | 191 | 146 | 100 | 70 | 51 | 50 | 33 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 16 | S 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
45 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 104 | 91 | 96 | 103 | 149 | 112 | 47 | 91 | 22 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 11 | — | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | SSE 12 | S 18 |
25 | 39 | 36 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 22 | — | 20 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 3 | NE 3 | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | — |
478 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 12 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 44 | 84 | 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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