Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 65°, which is just about normal for this time of year – nothing unusual there.
The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real hope on the horizon. The surf starts off Saturday morning, 29th of August, with a clean 4 ft SSE swell, but the wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 9 mph, which keeps it rideable. The wave energy is moderate (311). By Saturday afternoon, the swell jumps to 5 ft from the SSE, still clean with a light SE breeze at 6 mph, and the energy bumps up nicely (501). That afternoon session is looking pretty good.
Sunday morning, 30th of August, brings a glassy dawn with a NNW breeze at just 3 mph and a smaller 3 ft SSE swell. The energy is moderate (218). It’s clean, but the swell is a bit small. Sunday afternoon turns onshore and choppy, so we’ll call that a washout.
Monday morning, 31st of August, is glassy again with a calm wind and a 3 ft S swell. The energy is moderate (301). That’s a nice, clean window for a paddle. But Monday afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the ENE at 12 mph, and it’s poor.
From Tuesday, 1st of September, right through to the end of the first week, it’s mostly small, weak, and onshore. A lot of cross-on and cross-shore winds, with swell heights hovering between 1.0 ft and 3 ft. The energy drops into the low two-digit or three-digit range (132, 108, 82, 77). Not much to get excited about here. There’s a very long gap of poor or marginal surf from Tuesday morning through to the end of the first week.
Then, the second week starts to show some promise. On Sunday morning, 6th of September, we get a 3 ft S swell with a 9 mph SSE cross-off wind, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate (220). It’s a marginal call, but it’s a step in the right direction.
Monday, 7th of September, the swell builds to 6 ft from the S, but the wind is howling from the WNW at 25-28 mph, so it’s a stormy, clean but blown-out affair. The energy is strong (506). That’s more of a kite-surfing scenario than a fun paddle session.
Now, the standout. Wednesday, 9th of September, is the day to circle. The morning brings a solid 8 ft S swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is offshore from the SW at 12 mph. The wave energy is massive (1699). This is a proper, powerful groundswell. The long period (12 seconds) means it will have good shape and energy, but it’s over 8 ft, so this is strictly for experienced surfers. The offshore wind will keep it clean. It’s the best on offer by a long shot. Thursday, 10th of September, morning is glassy with a 6 ft SSE swell, also very clean, and that’s a solid runner-up.
Friday, 11th of September, morning is glassy again with a 5 ft SSE swell, and the energy is moderate (613). That’s a nice, clean, intermediate-friendly session.
After that, the surf fades out again through the weekend with small, weak swells and onshore winds.
So, the one true standout is Wednesday morning, 9th of September, at Leggy Point. The swell direction is SSE, but the optimum for this spot is SE, so it’s a little off-angle, but the size, power, and offshore wind make it the best call. The break is a beach and reef setup, and it’s inconsistent, so it’s not a guarantee, but when it fires, it’s worth the wait. Crowds are possible here sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
472 | 192 | 117 | 148 | 154 | 153 | 108 | 113 | 85 | 149 | 108 | 73 | 73 | 50 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 71 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 1:26PM1.51m | 2:14AM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:42AM0.47m | 8:22PM0.44m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 5 | S 10 | S 11 |
472 | 192 | 117 | 148 | 154 | 153 | 108 | 113 | 74 | 149 | 108 | 73 | 73 | 50 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 8 | 71 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SE 9 | SSE 18 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 7 | S 10 | SSE 18 | ENE 4 |
15 | 84 | 95 | 87 | 103 | 131 | 75 | 47 | 85 | 22 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 31 | 66 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 11 | — | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 |
14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 22 | — | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 30 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | ENE 4 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | SE 2 | — | — | ESE 2 | NNW 2 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
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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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