Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
17.9° C
0.7° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSE swell with 822 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 4th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 7th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty flat and messy, so don’t rush to get your wettie on. The first real chance of a wave comes in on Friday the 7th of August. That morning, Leggy Point is looking like the standout. It’s a beach and reef setup, exposed to the south-east, and we’ve got a 5ft south swell rolling in with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell. The wind is glassy, straight out of the WSW at only 3 mph, so the surface will be like a mirror. The combined energy of the swell is 586, which is a solid, powerful push. Conditions are glassy, and the water temp is about average for this time of year, so it’ll feel familiar. For a surfer, this is the one to circle. It’s consistent enough but remember this spot is described as inconsistent, so it’s a treat when it lines up like this. It’s an intermediate-level wave, and with crowds being possible, you’ll want to be out early.

The swell holds into the afternoon, bumping up to 7ft from the south, but the wind swings south at 9 mph, making it cross-off. The energy jumps to 1052, which is strong, but the tide might throw a bit of a spanner in the works. Still a solid afternoon session.

Saturday the 8th of August keeps the run going. Morning sees a 5ft south-south-east swell, a 9 mph offshore wind from the WSW, and clean conditions. The energy is a moderate 363. It’s not the standout of the week, but it’s a good, clean wave. The afternoon brings a bit of rain and a cross-shore wind, so the magic fades.

After that, it goes quiet again. There’s a flat spell from Sunday the 9th through to Wednesday the 13th, with only tiny, messy waves and poor conditions. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting again, but with a warning. On Thursday the 13th of August the swell starts to build, but by the afternoon it’s an 12ft south swell with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1958. The wind is cross-off at 22 mph, so it’s clean, but the forecast says this is too big for Leggy Point. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s pushing it. The same goes for Friday the 14th with a 13ft south swell and energy hitting 4925. That’s a beast of a swell, but it’s simply too much for this break. The wind is strong and cross-off, so if you’re a kite surfer, this setup might be more your thing than a paddle session.

Things settle down on Saturday the 15th with a 7ft south-south-east swell and a 12 mph cross-off wind. The energy is 875, still very strong, but it’s surfable for the competent crew. The morning is clean.

The last chance to get wet is Sunday the 16th of August. The morning offers a 4ft south-south-east swell with a 9 mph cross-off wind and clean conditions. The energy is 396, a moderate, fun-sized wave. It’s a good way to end the run.

So, to sum it up: the standout is the glassy morning of Friday the 7th of August at Leggy Point. The second week has some serious size, but it’s likely too big for a paddle unless you’re a pro. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, that Friday morning is the one to aim for.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
13
1.4
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
7
0.6
S
6
0.7
S
7
0.9
S
7
1.3
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.7
S
10
1.8
S
9
2
S
9
1.6
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
280
822
549
533
297
187
85
25
9
23
47
80
203
177
245
550
577
621
367
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
N
20
ENE
15
N
15
NNW
20
NW
10
NW
20
W
20
W
15
W
10
W
10
E
10
W
10
WNW
10
ESE
5
W
5
WSW
15
S
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:41AM1.36m
10:37PM1.56m
11:20AM1.38m
11:20PM1.46m
12:03PM1.40m
00:08AM1.34m
12:54PM1.43m
1:05AM1.22m
1:53PM1.46m
2:17AM1.12m
3:00PM1.52m
3:41AM1.07m
Low Tide
4:33AM0.21m
4:27PM0.43m
5:07AM0.25m
5:14PM0.45m
5:44AM0.30m
6:09PM0.48m
6:25AM0.36m
7:14PM0.50m
7:13AM0.42m
8:30PM0.51m
8:12AM0.47m
9:54PM0.46m
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6:43
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6:39
6:39
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5:15
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17
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13
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Feels °C
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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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