
Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 428 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking at the surf for the next couple of weeks.
Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.
The first few days are a bit of a struggle. We've got small, weak swells hitting Leggy Point (a beach and reef set-up), but the wind is all over the place, mostly cross or cross-off. The wave energy is weak, between 148 and 275 on the energy scale. Thursday the 13th is the best of a bad lot, with a clean morning offshore wind from the SW and a 4ft SSW swell, but the period is short at 7 seconds and energy is weak at 276. The first weekend is a total write-off with strong onshore winds and poor conditions.
From Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 18th, it's a real dry spell. Wind is cross-onshore, the swell is a short-period 5ft to 6ft from the SE/ESE, and the energy is moderate (up to 416), but the surf quality is poor across the board. This stretch looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
Things start to look up on Wednesday the 19th of August. A clean morning with a light S wind, a 6ft E swell, and the energy jumps to a solid 623. The period is still short at 8 seconds, so it's not a classic groundswell, but it's the best looking window in the first week. Thursday the 20th also has potential with glassy conditions in the morning, a 5ft E swell, and moderate energy of 317.
After that, the middle of the second week gets a bit messy again. The wind is wrong, the swell is short and messy, and the energy drops. The 24th of August has a solid offshore wind from the WSW in the afternoon, cleaning up a 3ft E swell, but it's a small wave day.
The real standout is Wednesday the 26th of August. The morning looks absolutely perfect with a glassy flat calm, a 6ft S swell, and energy of 361. That's the best call of the whole forecast. The afternoon, however, is a monster. An 12ft S swell rolls in with a massive energy reading of 2357. That's a big, powerful swell, but it's predicted to be too large for this break. Only absolute experts should even think about it, and even then, it's a serious call.
The 27th is still solid with a 8ft S swell and energy of 999, but it's a bit of a drop-off from the day before.
In short, the first week is a struggle. The 19th morning is the pick of the first week, but the real standout is the 26th of August morning. That's the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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465 | 237 | 168 | 90 | 158 | 258 | 277 | 86 | 190 | 239 | 125 | 286 | 229 | 166 | 166 | 428 | 340 | 325 | 344 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:59AM1.33m | 8:03PM1.87m | 8:44AM1.39m | 8:49PM1.83m | 9:26AM1.44m | 9:32PM1.74m | 10:08AM1.45m | 10:14PM1.61m | 10:48AM1.45m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:30AM1.42m | 11:35PM1.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM0.10m | 1:36PM0.30m | 2:42AM0.06m | 2:27PM0.26m | 3:22AM0.07m | 3:15PM0.26m | 4:01AM0.12m | 4:02PM0.29m | 4:37AM0.19m | 4:49PM0.36m | 5:12AM0.28m | 5:38PM0.44m | |||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | S 18 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
465 | 237 | 168 | 90 | 88 | 258 | 277 | 86 | 190 | 155 | 17 | 17 | 197 | 54 | 75 | 6 | 43 | 55 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 |
28 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 44 | 17 | 17 | 35 | 36 | 61 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | S 16 | ENE 10 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 13 | ENE 10 | — | S 13 | — | ENE 9 | S 15 | — |
— | — | 4 | — | — | — | 5 | 18 | 30 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 18 | — | 12 | — | 28 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | W 3 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 158 | — | — | — | — | 239 | 125 | 286 | 229 | 166 | 166 | 428 | 340 | 325 | 344 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 135 | 35 | 0 | 117 | 135 | 135 | 250 | 405 | 217 |
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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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