Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
17.5° C
1.0° 

Leggy Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Leggy Point surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 15th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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 Leggy Point has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off on Friday the 14th of August with a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is the real gem here – clean, glassy conditions with a 4ft southerly swell rolling in. The water’s sitting at 64° which is a touch cooler than we’d expect for this time of year, but that light WSW wind will have the surface butter-smooth. The energy is moderate (270), so it’s not a powerhouse, but for a Friday morning session, it’s a solid little window. By the afternoon, the wind swings SE and gets a bit cross, dropping the session quality.

Saturday the 15th keeps things ticking over. The morning offers some light rain and clean lines with a 3ft southerly swell, and a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s not big, but it’s rideable and tidy. The afternoon bumps up to 5ft from the south and the energy jumps noticeably (588), though a stronger breeze keeps it a bit more challenging.

Sunday the 16th sees the swell hanging in around 5ft to 5ft, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze. The conditions stay clean, but it’s getting a little lumpier as the day goes on.

Now, the middle of the week from Monday the 17th through to Wednesday the 19th is pretty average – the swell drops off, the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, and we’re looking at poor or marginal surf. Not worth getting too excited about.

Thursday the 20th has a moment in the morning with dead calm, glassy conditions and a 4ft swell. The waves are just ordinary though – the period is short at 7 seconds and the energy is low. It’s surfable, but only just.

From Friday the 21st through to Saturday the 22nd, it’s a write-off. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak (down to 42 and then 31), and the wind doesn’t help. You’re better off doing something else.

Now here’s where it gets interesting, but for the wrong crowd. On Sunday the 23rd of August, the ocean wakes up big time. We’re looking at a 13ft southerly swell in the morning with a massive 5666 energy reading, and a 10ft in the afternoon. The wind is offshore and clean, but this is flat-out too big for this break. It’s for experts only, and even then, it’s a real handful. If you’re not a charger, stay well clear.

After that, the week from Monday the 24th to Wednesday the 26th is a dud – onshore winds, tiny swell, poor conditions.

Then we get another pulse on Thursday the 27th of August. This one is even bigger – an 11ft to 13ft southerly groundswell with a long period of 13 seconds (5279 energy). The wind is fresh and offshore, so it’s clean, but again, this is a beast. It’s only for properly experienced surfers. The same goes for Friday the 28th, with 11ft and 10ft southerly swell.

Finally, on Saturday the 29th, the swell drops back to a more manageable 8ft from the SE, with a moderate cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still solid (1232) but it’s rather clean. It’s still a bit big for beginners, but intermediate surfers might find some fun in the morning.

The standout of the whole period? Without a doubt, Friday the 14th of August morning at Leggy Point. The combination of clean glassy conditions and a waist-to-chest high southerly swell makes for the most user-friendly session in the entire forecast. It’s not huge, but it’s the best balance of quality and accessibility.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
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(10 max)
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1
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2
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1
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0
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0
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2
2
0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
8
1
S
7
0.9
S
9
1.5
S
8
1.4
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.2
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7
1.1
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7
1.1
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7
1
ESE
7
1.2
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7
1.4
SE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
225
165
109
129
287
197
180
215
147
151
117
129
113
112
108
143
204
193
181
172
134
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
SE
5
E
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
5
NE
10
S
15
E
5
NNW
0
E
15
E
10
N
Wind State
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:32PM1.74m
10:08AM1.45m
10:14PM1.61m
10:48AM1.45m
10:54PM1.46m
11:30AM1.42m
11:35PM1.30m
12:12PM1.39m
00:16AM1.16m
12:59PM1.36m
1:04AM1.03m
1:52PM1.34m
2:06AM0.94m
Low Tide
3:15PM0.26m
4:01AM0.12m
4:02PM0.29m
4:37AM0.19m
4:49PM0.36m
5:12AM0.28m
5:38PM0.44m
5:46AM0.37m
6:30PM0.53m
6:20AM0.46m
7:31PM0.60m
6:59AM0.54m
8:45PM0.63m
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6:31
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6:28
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6:26
6:26
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5:22
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Temp °C
15
16
16
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16
16
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16
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16
16
16
16
16
15
16
15
Feels °C
12
14
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12
13
12
11
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12
12
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15
13
11
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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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