Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Issued: 9 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
19.1° C

Normal for this time of year

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with 3,774 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here.

We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, and the first few days are a mixed bag. To be blunt, the early part of the week is a write-off for most of us, but things start cleaning up nicely by mid-week and into the following week.

Overall Pattern: We start with a big, raw swell that’s too much for the break. Then it drops back but stays messy. The real standout window opens up on Thursday, 9th July with improving conditions and holds through to the end of the second week.

The Early Days (5th – 7th July): Forget it. A solid 10 ft S swell on Sunday is just too much grunt for Leggy Point, and it’s howling out of the south at 19 mph, making for a cross-off mess. It drops to 8 ft Monday and Tuesday but the wind stays nasty and the comments are dire. The combined wave energy is high (around 2400-2600) on those big days, but it’s all just raw power with no finesse.

First Standout – Wednesday, 8th July (Morning): The light at the end of the tunnel. Swell drops to 8 ft from the SSE, but the wind backs off to a gentle breeze at 9 mph. It’s still a big wave (over 8 ft), so this is strictly for the experienced crew. The wave energy is sitting at 1692, which is still solid. It’s clean, but you’ll need your wits about you.

The Prime Window – Thursday, 9th July to Friday, 10th July: This is the best run of the whole forecast. On Thursday morning, we get a 7 ft SE swell with a true offshore wind from the WSW at 9 mph (that’s 902 energy). By the afternoon, it drops to 6 ft with a light offshore breeze. Then Friday sees a 5 ft to 6 ft SE swell with light winds. This is the sweet spot for intermediate surfers, the water will be about average for this time of year. The waves are clean, the energy is moderate, and the direction is spot on for Leggy Point.

Second Standout – Friday, 17th July (Afternoon): A real gem in the second half. We get a 4 ft S swell with a 13-second period (proper groundswell) and glassy conditions (wind from the SE at 3 mph). The wave energy is 845 – moderate but packed with punch. This is a long-period swell, so expect better-shaped waves and longer lulls. It’s perfect for points and reefs. This is the one to circle on the calendar, because it’s going to be clean and lined up.

Rest of the Ride: After the 10th, it gets small and a little messy (11th to 13th) with cross-shore winds and weak energy dropping below 300. The 14th to 16th are small but saw a few clean moments with a 3 ft swell. Then the 17th is a beauty. The 18th and 19th get blown out again.

Crowds at Leggy Point: It can get crowded sometimes, so for that prime Thursday-to-Friday window, and the glassy 17th, expect a few local crew out there. But a light offshore and quality waves? Worth sharing.

So, to sum it up: if you’re an expert, the first Wednesday morning is on. For everyone else, lock in Thursday the 9th through Friday the 10th, and don’t sleep on Friday afternoon the 17th.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Sat
11
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(10 max)
2
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2
2
2
2
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4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
9
3
S
12
3
S
11
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
3
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.4
SE
10
2.5
SE
12
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.5
SE
10
1.3
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
2399
1816
2204
1393
1299
1320
1490
2211
1951
1267
1866
890
886
640
492
456
513
415
266
199
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
30
S
30
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
S
30
S
30
S
20
S
15
S
20
SSW
25
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
S
10
NW
10
NW
25
NW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:05PM1.61m
12:03PM1.29m
11:48PM1.53m
12:47PM1.32m
00:36AM1.43m
1:35PM1.36m
1:31AM1.33m
2:29PM1.43m
2:35AM1.24m
3:28PM1.51m
3:48AM1.18m
4:29PM1.62m
5:04AM1.16m
5:30PM1.73m
Low Tide
5:51AM0.31m
5:38PM0.61m
6:29AM0.35m
6:33PM0.62m
7:10AM0.38m
7:36PM0.61m
7:55AM0.41m
8:47PM0.58m
8:47AM0.44m
10:03PM0.52m
9:44AM0.45m
11:16PM0.43m
10:44AM0.44m
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6:54
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5:00
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 mm
1
1
2
3
2
4
2
1
5
4
3
3
2
2
Temp °C
16
15
15
16
16
16
16
17
17
17
15
16
16
13
16
15
14
15
14
18
17
Feels °C
14
8
9
10
10
10
10
11
11
12
11
11
12
11
15
14
12
13
13
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
9
0.3
E
8
1.3
SSE
15
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.9
SE
13
3
SE
11
2.4
SE
10
2.5
SE
12
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.5
SE
10
1.3
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
123
12
725
13
4
15
14
257
1951
1267
1866
890
886
640
492
456
513
415
266
199
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.3
E
13
0.1
S
18
1
ESE
14
0.9
ESE
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
72
30
6
425
193
6
6
8
7
4
9
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
11
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
23
4
10
9
8
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
12
3
S
11
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
3
SE
11
2.5
SSE
11
0.4
SW
3
0.9
SSW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
2399
1816
2204
1393
1299
1320
1490
2211
1521
2
28
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
5
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
135
250
250
283
212
34
87
87
34
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
7
4
4
8
7
5
5
7
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
5
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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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