Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
19.0°C
0.5° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,448 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with SSE 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 (Sep 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 8th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 9th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

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

The first thing you need to know is that the next few days are the only real window of action here. After that, the swell just drops off a cliff and we’re looking at a long, flat stretch with nothing worth paddling out for. The combined swell energy in that early window is moderate to strong (1133), but it’s coming with some tricky conditions that you’ll need to pick your moments for.

Tuesday morning, September 8th, kicks it off with a solid 8ft SSE swell, period at 9 seconds. The wind is a cross-off from the South at 30 km/h, which keeps the surface reasonably clean. That’s a decent combo, but the combined energy is strong (1133) and the size is pushing into the range that’s getting a bit much for beginners. It’s a beach-and-reef setup, and with that size and a moderate period, it’ll be shapely enough but you’ll want to be on your game. Tuesday afternoon eases to 7ft, wind drops to a gentle 15 km/h, and the water temp is sitting at 66°, with only a slight anomaly – right about normal for this time of year.

The standout window is Thursday, September 10th. Thursday morning we’ve got a 8ft S swell, period stretching to 10 seconds, and a nice offshore wind from the Southwest at 15 km/h. That’s fresh offshore and clean, with combined energy ramping up to 1415 – strong and punchy. This is the best on offer, no question. The swell direction is South, which lines up nicely with the optimum Southeast direction for Leggy Point. Thursday afternoon keeps the 8ft size, but the wind swings cross-off and the period bumps to 11 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. That longer period means longer lulls between sets, making it easier to get out the back. For the more experienced surfers, the morning session Thursday is the one to aim for.

Friday, September 11th, still has some life. The morning is a clean 7ft SSE swell, with a gentle offshore from the Southwest (15 km/h). The period is 10 seconds, so decent shape. Friday afternoon drops to 7ft, still clean. Saturday morning, September 12th, is smaller at 5ft, and the wind is light and cross-off, so it’s a good option for a more relaxed session if you missed the bigger days.

After Saturday afternoon, the wheels fall off. The wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, the swell drops below 3ft, and the combined energy crashes into double digits (52, 5, 62). From Sunday, September 13th, through to the end of the forecast on September 23rd, it’s a long, flat stretch. There’s the odd tiny pulse on the 16th giving 5ft, but the wind is cross-shore and the quality is poor. The 20th of September morning shows a 3ft S swell with a light offshore, but the combined energy is weak (131) and the period is short at 7 seconds – surfable but very ordinary.

For crowd prediction, Leggy Point can get a few people out, so expect some company on the better days, especially Thursday and Friday.

So, bottom line: if you can get out Thursday morning, September 10th, that’s your best shot. Focus on the first few days and then don’t bother checking the forecast for a while.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
9
2
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
9
1
S
8
2.2
S
7
3.5
S
10
2.5
S
10
2.5
SSE
11
3
S
10
2.2
SSE
10
2
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
20
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1131
562
433
140
522
2448
1267
1375
1891
862
688
424
315
387
216
124
115
96
137
132
82
Wind (km/h)
30
S
15
S
10
NW
10
W
45
S
40
S
30
SW
30
S
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
ENE
10
N
10
N
30
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
25
NE
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
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cross
on
cross-off
High Tide
6:08PM1.71m
6:55AM1.32m
6:59PM1.74m
7:38AM1.42m
7:45PM1.73m
8:18AM1.49m
8:28PM1.67m
8:56AM1.53m
9:08PM1.58m
9:33AM1.54m
9:47PM1.46m
10:10AM1.53m
10:25PM1.32m
Low Tide
11:39AM0.42m
00:51AM0.15m
12:36PM0.33m
1:33AM0.11m
1:27PM0.25m
2:11AM0.10m
2:14PM0.21m
2:47AM0.12m
2:59PM0.20m
3:21AM0.17m
3:43PM0.24m
3:53AM0.24m
4:26PM0.31m
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6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
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5:38
5:39
5:40
5:40
5:42
5:42
5:43
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Temp °C
16
16
15
16
15
15
12
15
16
16
16
16
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19
19
18
26
24
23
Feels °C
9
12
13
13
6
5
6
9
12
13
13
14
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13
11
14
12
15
22
19
21
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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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