Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.7° 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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 9,885 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 17th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 12s

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


Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming for Leggy Point.

Right off the bat, the first few days have some surf, but it’s not all going to be easy. Friday July 10th actually looks pretty good – we’ve got a solid 6 ft southeast swell, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s pushing some moderate wave energy through the morning, and the wind is light and cross-off, so it should be clean. By Friday afternoon it turns glassy with the wind coming from the southeast at just 3 mph. That’s a real treat – clean, lined-up waves. That’s our true standout for the whole period. Leggy Point is an exposed beach and reef setup, so it can handle that direction well.

Saturday July 11th drops off a bit. The swell hangs around 4 ft in the morning, but it gets cross and a bit choppy with a 12 mph northwest wind. Not the best. Saturday afternoon is even smaller and messier.

By late Sunday through to Wednesday July 22nd, it’s pretty poor. The swell drops away to nothing much – under 2 ft most of the time, with weak energy. That’s a long flat run, about 9 days of not much to write home about. A few mornings have clean conditions but the swell just isn’t there.

Then things get wild. From Wednesday July 15th, the swell absolutely cranks up. We’re talking 12 ft on Wednesday afternoon, building to 18 ft by Friday July 17th, and peaking around 18 ft to 15 ft over the weekend with very strong wave energy. The wind is offshore or cross-off at times, so it will look clean. But here’s the thing – Leggy Point is a beach and reef break, and with a long-period swell (12-13 seconds), it’s going to be too big for most, only for experts. The forecasts keep saying it’s too big for this break. That’s not beginner friendly, and even experienced surfers will have to be on their game. The swell direction stays southeast, which is optimum, but the size is extreme. So, take that as a big wave session only if you’re solid.

After that, it slowly backs off. By Monday July 20th we’re back to 6 ft – still a bit lumpy with cross-shore winds – and then it dies down again into the midweek. There’s a flash of life on Saturday July 25th with a 10 ft southeast swell (13 seconds, very strong energy), but again, that’s too big for this break and the wind is cross.

Overall, your best bet is that Friday July 10th – the morning glassy session. After that, it’s either flat or too heavy. If you’re an expert and you want a challenge, July 16th to 18th might be your window, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:48AM1.18m
4:29PM1.62m
5:04AM1.16m
5:30PM1.73m
6:15AM1.19m
6:28PM1.83m
7:17AM1.23m
7:23PM1.91m
8:13AM1.29m
8:15PM1.95m
9:04AM1.33m
9:04PM1.94m
9:52AM1.37m
Low Tide
10:03PM0.52m
9:44AM0.45m
11:16PM0.43m
10:44AM0.44m
00:23AM0.32m
11:45AM0.42m
1:21AM0.22m
12:44PM0.39m
2:14AM0.14m
1:41PM0.37m
3:03AM0.09m
2:35PM0.36m
3:50AM0.09m
3:28PM0.36m
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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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