Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table.

Overall, the pattern for Leggy Point starts a bit messy and takes a few days to find its groove, but once it locks in, there’s some proper size and power on the way. The water sits at about 66°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no shock to the system there.

First real shot at a wave comes Tuesday the 8th. Tuesday morning kicks off with a solid 8ft south swell (period 9 seconds), pushed by a cross-offshore wind. It’s a bit raw, with moderate wave energy (1057), but it’s rideable for intermediates. Tuesday afternoon cleans up nicely though; the swell drops to 7ft, period shortens to 8 seconds, but the wind stays cross-off and gentle. The wave comment flags this as very good surf. That afternoon session looks like a tasty runner.

Wednesday the 9th offers a smaller window. The morning has a clean 4ft swell with light offshore wind out of the southwest, period around 8 seconds, and moderate energy (227). It’s a good option for a quieter, more relaxed wave. Wednesday afternoon, however, gets hit with strong cross-offshore wind and messy conditions on that 8ft swell – that’s a kite surfer’s fun, not a paddle surfer’s.

The standout stretch kicks off Thursday the 10th. Thursday morning delivers clean offshore winds, a solid 8ft south swell (period 10 seconds), and a jump in energy to strong (1515). This is a proper groundswell pulsing in, and with the wind in your face, it’ll be clean and punchy – intermediates with a bit of nerve can handle this. Thursday afternoon goes big: 10ft swell, period 11 seconds, and intense energy (2047). That’s expert territory, and while the wind is cross-offshore and the comment mentions the swell being too big for the break, for the right crew it’s a beast.

Friday the 11th is your next real highlight. Morning session is top-tier – 8ft south-southeast swell, period 9 seconds, clean moderate offshore wind, and strong energy (1073). The conditions are marked as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the first week.

After that, Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th fade quickly. Swell drops to 5ft and below, winds turn onshore or variable, and the surf quality tanks. A run of poor or marginal conditions stretches from Saturday afternoon right through to Tuesday the 17th, with only a brief, tiny window of glassy 3ft on Wednesday the 16th morning that’s okay but not special.

Then the second week delivers two serious, long-range standouts, though please pin a note on these – they’re far out. Thursday the 17th afternoon and Friday the 18th both see a massive 13ft south-southeast swell with very long periods (11 to 13 seconds) and incredible energy (3703 and 5091). The wind is offshore or cross-offshore, and while the conditions comment says the swell is too big for the break, for expert chargers on a reef or point setup (Leggy Point is a beach and reef), this is the stuff of legend. The period over 15 seconds isn’t hit, but 13 seconds is still a long-period groundswell that’ll wrap in best at the point.

Saturday the 19th morning is the pick of the second week for advanced intermediates: a 7ft south-southeast swell, period 11 seconds, moderate energy (1130), and clean cross-offshore breeze. Marked as excellent for experienced surfers.

After that, the window closes again. Sunday the 20th morning has a small, glassy 4ft swell that’s a nice coaster for beginners or a log, but it’s short-lived before onshore winds ruin it.

Leggy Point can be inconsistent, and this forecast flirts with that; the first few days are slow, then a big, powerful pulse comes through. Crowds are possible here on the good days – the spot’s known to get busy when it turns on.

No other breaks in the region to compare, so this is it. Keep your eyes on that Thursday the 10th to Friday the 11th window, and then the big stuff around the 17th to 19th.

Rusty.

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