Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.2°C
0.2° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, S swell with 418 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell ahead. The first few days are pretty grim, with only tiny, messy swells and cross-shore winds that just aren’t doing Leggy Point any favours. It’s going to be a frustrating watch until conditions start to line up. The water temp here is sitting at 65°, which is right around average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.

Tuesday morning and afternoon are both a write-off – weak 2ft to 3ft swell from the south with a short 11-second period, but the cross-onshore wind has it all chopped up. Wednesday and Thursday stay just as poor, with the swell dropping off a little more and the wind swinging cross-shore, making for lumpy, unappealing surf. The combined energy is low, barely scraping over 100 (117 to 94), so you're not missing much.

Friday the 4th of October – we finally see a change. The morning goes glassy with a light SSW breeze, and that south swell bumps up to 3ft at 11 seconds, with combined energy rising to 187. The waves are still only surfable in a very ordinary way, but at least it’s clean for a paddle. The glassy conditions are a big positive here, but it’s not going to set the world on fire.

Sunday the 6th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning has a clean 3ft south swell with a 12-second period, and combined energy jumps to 305. The light cross-off wind keeps it tidy. This is the first proper glimmer of quality, and I’d say it’s your best bet for the first week if you’re itching for a session.

Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th – hold onto your board. This is a massive, expert-only event. The swell is forecast to pump in at 10ft to 16ft from the south, with a very long 13-second period. The combined energy readings are insane (2768 to 15175). That’s a serious amount of power. The wind is offshore or cross-off, so the faces will be clean, but this is far too big for anyone but the most experienced. Leggy Point is a beach and reef setup, and with that long-period groundswell, expect it to unload fast and heavy. Not for the faint of heart.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th – the swell drops back to a more manageable 4ft to 6ft from the SSE/SE, with combined energy still very solid (510 to 517). The morning sessions look clean with light winds. Saturday morning in particular with that 6ft south swell and a light SSW breeze is a strong call for good quality waves. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Monday the 14th – the morning goes glassy again with a 3ft ESE swell. It’s clean, but the swell is quite short period (10 seconds). Still a decent option for a fun, uncrowded session.

Tuesday the 15th – a nice little cleanup with a light SSE breeze and a 4ft east swell in the afternoon. Clean conditions make this worth a look for a cruisy afternoon wave.

Overall, the standout is Sunday the 6th for the first clean, fun-size swell. But the real epic event is the 10th and 11th, which is only for big-wave chargers. After that, the weekend of the 12th and 13th delivers the most consistent, good-quality surf for everyone else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
151
106
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82
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33
157
109
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69
47
27
295
228
119
210
151
92
Wind (km/h)
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25
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High Tide
10:43AM1.51m
10:58PM1.36m
11:28AM1.51m
11:50PM1.23m
12:22PM1.51m
00:54AM1.12m
1:26PM1.51m
2:14AM1.04m
2:41PM1.52m
3:47AM1.04m
3:58PM1.58m
5:08AM1.11m
5:08PM1.65m
Low Tide
4:56PM0.32m
5:03AM0.31m
5:53PM0.37m
5:47AM0.39m
7:02PM0.42m
6:42AM0.47m
8:22PM0.44m
7:51AM0.54m
9:49PM0.40m
9:11AM0.55m
11:04PM0.32m
10:30AM0.51m
00:02AM0.23m
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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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