Leggy Point surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 28 May 2026 AEST
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Leggy Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
20.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Leggy Point surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, E swell with 734 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with E 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 Thursday (May 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 28th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 30th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.8m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
4
1
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
2
S
7
2
S
7
1.2
E
10
1.4
S
8
1.3
S
8
0.9
E
10
1.3
SSW
8
1
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
676
577
633
484
408
439
277
257
245
165
206
89
71
95
60
57
38
49
66
47
60
Wind (km/h)
5
S
20
SSE
25
S
35
SSW
40
SW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
SW
15
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
15
NNW
25
NW
15
N
25
NW
15
NW
35
NW
30
W
25
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:27PM1.64m
6:45AM1.25m
7:04PM1.70m
7:28AM1.23m
7:41PM1.75m
8:11AM1.23m
8:18PM1.78m
8:54AM1.22m
8:56PM1.78m
9:39AM1.22m
9:34PM1.77m
10:24AM1.21m
10:13PM1.73m
Low Tide
11:50AM0.47m
00:59AM0.48m
12:26PM0.47m
1:42AM0.43m
1:02PM0.48m
2:24AM0.40m
1:39PM0.50m
3:05AM0.38m
2:18PM0.53m
3:46AM0.37m
2:58PM0.57m
4:27AM0.37m
3:40PM0.63m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
4
6
30
10
3
1
Temp °C
20
20
19
19
18
17
19
20
14
18
17
13
15
15
12
17
15
15
17
17
15
20
18
15
15
12
15
14
18
10
12
10
7
13
11
6
14
10
9
11
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.6
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.1
S
8
1
S
8
1
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
S
7
Energy kJ
676
577
633
484
371
287
196
257
245
165
130
89
71
95
55
57
38
33
66
47
39
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.2
SSE
17
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
S
11
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.4
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.5
E
10
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.5
E
11
Energy kJ
36
28
19
21
386
277
188
153
164
122
62
60
61
60
15
8
49
9
9
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
13
0.2
E
12
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
16
25
18
5
4
4
1
2
7
29
4
3
7
4
12
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
8
0.6
S
5
1.3
S
5
2
S
7
2
S
7
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
1.3
SSW
8
0.5
W
3
0.3
NW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.1
NE
4
0.6
NW
3
1
WNW
4
1
WNW
4
0.9
W
4
Energy kJ
99
20
90
408
439
3
1
3
206
5
1
3
4
1
7
32
36
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
35
1
85
97
0
7
0
9
9
11
11
0
3
3
7
7
3
71
76
49
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
4
5
3
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Leggy Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Cessnock, Port Stephens and Central Coast.

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