
Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, S swell with 169 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you right off the bat: Leggy Point is normally a pretty inconsistent spot, and the next couple of weeks are going to test your patience. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much at all before a potential belter shows up right at the end of the forecast window.
The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Friday morning, August 7th. That’s a solid four-day gap of empty ocean from the start of the period. Even then, Friday morning only offers a weak 2ft southerly swell, with energy reading just 107 (moderate) and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze keeping things clean. It’s surfable, but only just – very ordinary conditions. Friday afternoon goes downhill again.
Saturday morning, August 8th, is where things get a little more interesting. The swell lifts to 4ft from the south, period a short 8 seconds, but the combined energy jumps to 212 (moderate). The wind is glassy – dead calm – and that’s a huge plus. Expect clean, glassy peaks at Leggy Point, but don’t get carried away; the wave quality is still just “good surf conditions” rather than epic. The water temperature sits at 64°, which is about normal for this time of year, with only a slight anomaly of -1°.
After that, we’re back into a miserable run. From Sunday August 9th right through to Sunday August 16th, it’s nearly all poor surf. The swell stays tiny (1.0ft to 3ft), the wind is mostly onshore or cross, and the combined energy readings are weak – often below 100. The only exception is the morning of Sunday August 16th, where a 3ft southerly swell shows up with a moderate offshore wind (12 mph from the SW), giving clean waves but again just ordinary quality.
Then, finally, the standout. Hold onto your board for Tuesday morning, August 18th. That’s the one worth circling on the calendar. We’ve got a solid 7ft southerly swell, period 10 seconds – a proper groundswell with decent energy behind it. The combined energy reading is a serious 823 (strong). The wind is zero, glassy calm. Leggy Point is a beach-and-reef setup, so that long-period swell will likely wrap in nicely and offer some well-shaped, powerful waves. The downside: 7ft is getting into expert territory, so beginners should sit this one out. The afternoon stays around 7ft but the wind swings cross-shore, creating a bit of chop, so it’s the morning session that’s the pick.
Overall, it’s a grim first ten days, then a promising but distant shot at something decent on August 18th. Keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer – long-range calls like this are always a bit touch and go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 12 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
187 | 108 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 41 | 65 | 108 | 55 | 83 | 47 | 169 | 84 | 29 | 68 | 69 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:20PM1.46m | 12:03PM1.40m | 00:08AM1.34m | 12:54PM1.43m | 1:05AM1.22m | 1:53PM1.46m | 2:17AM1.12m | 3:00PM1.52m | 3:41AM1.07m | 4:12PM1.60m | 5:05AM1.09m | 5:19PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:14PM0.45m | 5:44AM0.30m | 6:09PM0.48m | 6:25AM0.36m | 7:14PM0.50m | 7:13AM0.42m | 8:30PM0.51m | 8:12AM0.47m | 9:54PM0.46m | 9:20AM0.49m | 11:13PM0.37m | 10:32AM0.48m | 00:18AM0.26m | |||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | E 10 | E 9 | S 5 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 |
187 | 108 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 31 | 26 | 11 | 41 | 65 | 108 | 55 | 83 | 47 | 169 | 84 | 29 | 68 | 69 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 19 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 8 | S 6 | E 8 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 7 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 4 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 |
8 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 38 | 9 | 3 | 21 | 31 | 7 | 37 | 21 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 15 | S 5 | SSE 10 | E 11 | SE 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | E 10 | SSE 12 | NNE 3 | E 9 | E 10 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 7 | 303 | 174 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 3 | 66 | 9 |
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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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