Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.8° C
0.4° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, S swell with 1,209 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with ENE 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 (Jul 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, let’s get into it. Rusty here, looking at what’s ahead for Leggy Point. The first week is a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a bright window in the middle and a real monster lurking way out in the second week for the brave.

The water is sitting at 66°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

We start off on Monday, July 20th, with a bit of a tease. The morning has a 5ft swell from the east, but it’s coming in with a cross-on wind. The wave energy is moderate (692), but the surface is a bit bumpy, making it a marginal session. By the afternoon, that wind picks up and the swell drops to 5ft, getting choppier. Not the best way to start the week.

Tuesday and Wednesday are pretty flat and weak. The swell drops right down to under 3ft, and the winds are a mess. There’s a tiny window of hope on Wednesday afternoon when the wind goes glassy, but with only 3ft on offer, it’s just a dribbler. The combined energy is down in the low hundreds (132), so it’s a very weak session.

Thursday is a write-off with hardly any swell.

The Standout Window
Alright, here’s the good stuff. Friday, July 24th, is where it’s at. The morning brings a solid 6ft groundswell from the south, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is pumping (661), and the forecast says it’s going to be very good. That’s the pick of the first week. The afternoon stays glassy and clean on the 6ft swell, but the morning is the winner.

Saturday, July 25th, keeps the fun going. The morning has a 5ft south swell, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, so it’s got some real punch and shape (580 energy). The cross-offshore wind keeps it clean. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’s going to run a bit faster and have longer lulls between sets, which is great for positioning at a point, but it might feel a bit straight at the beach. It’s still a top session.

Sunday and Monday have some rideable waves in the 4ft to 5ft range, but the winds are a bit more variable, and the quality drops back to marginal.

The Long-Range Monster
Now, looking way ahead to Monday, August 3rd, things get serious. The models are showing a massive 13ft south swell rolling in with a 12-second period. The combined energy reading is a massive 6722, which is a huge amount of power. But here’s the catch: it’s predicted to be too big for this break. That’s for experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a washing machine. Winds are cross-on, so it’s going to be a messy, dangerous beast. The Tuesday after that drops back to a more manageable 5ft to 6ft, but the winds are still onshore, so it’s not great.

The Final Verdict
If you want the best surf that’s actually comfortable, you’re looking at the morning of Friday, July 24th, and the morning of Saturday, July 25th. That’s your window. The big swell on August 3rd is a spectacle, but for the average surfer, it’s one to watch from the beach. It’s a long-range call, so don’t bet the house on it yet.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
1.9
S
9
1.7
S
9
0.9
SSE
17
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.3
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
577
505
346
245
200
154
118
115
65
57
39
25
632
465
534
566
363
521
467
340
273
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNW
10
N
20
ENE
15
NNW
20
NW
5
NE
15
NW
15
WSW
10
SSE
20
WSW
10
W
5
E
20
WNW
10
WNW
5
ESE
10
WNW
10
WSW
20
SSE
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:01PM1.37m
00:56AM1.29m
1:51PM1.36m
1:46AM1.15m
2:44PM1.37m
2:44AM1.04m
3:40PM1.40m
3:53AM0.99m
4:35PM1.45m
5:04AM0.98m
5:25PM1.52m
6:05AM1.02m
6:09PM1.59m
Low Tide
7:03PM0.58m
7:17AM0.43m
8:07PM0.64m
7:57AM0.50m
9:20PM0.66m
8:41AM0.54m
10:35PM0.63m
9:30AM0.57m
11:38PM0.58m
10:24AM0.58m
00:26AM0.50m
11:18AM0.57m
1:07AM0.42m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
14
13
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18
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5
11
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5
14
14
9
12
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13
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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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