Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Issued: 3 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.9° 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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,586 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 (Jul 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM.

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

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, folks, Rusty here with the lowdown on Leggy Point. We've got some solid action coming up, but you gotta know where to look.

First up, Monday, July 6th is a dud. You got chest-to-head high swell (8 ft), but the wind's all wrong from the SSE at 15 mph with light rain. The energy is ripping (1427), but the conditions are messy.

Tuesday, July 7th is a case of too much power. The swell builds from the SSE, hitting 10 ft in the morning and going over 11 ft in the afternoon. The energy is absolutely pumping (2179 and 2586). Wind is okay, but this is strictly for the pros who can handle a beating.

Now, Wednesday, July 8th is the one for the experienced crew. The swell drops to a solid 8 ft from the SE, but the wind goes offshore from the SSW at 12 mph in the morning. That will glass it up. Energy is still huge (1782). This is a serious, powerful wave for those who know what they're doing.

Thursday, July 9th is the most user-friendly day of the first week. The swell drops to 5 ft from the ESE, and the morning wind is a light offshore from the SW at only 6 mph. The energy is moderate (899). The afternoon goes glassy with a 6 ft SE swell. That's about as clean as it gets. Water temp is 66°, which is average for the season.

After that, the tap turns off. Friday, July 10th is still clean but the swell fades. From Saturday, July 11th right through the middle of the month, it goes flat. Swell drops to 3 ft or less, and the energy numbers fall into the low hundreds. It's gonna be a long, quiet stretch with no real surf from that Saturday through the next few days.

Thursday, July 16th afternoon shows a bump of 5 ft from the S, but the period is a weak 6 seconds - just wind slop. Friday, July 17th sees a spike of 7 ft from the S, but it's cross-onshore.

The big finish is Tuesday, July 21st. Another massive pulse from the S, with a 11 ft swell in the morning and a combined energy reading of 3706. That's a huge ocean. Afternoon swell is still 10 ft. All expert territory.

So, my advice: if you’ve got the nerve, Wednesday the 8th morning is a standout for power. For the best all-around session, target Thursday the 9th morning for clean, head-high waves. Everything else in between is either too flat, too big, or blown out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the SW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
!
!
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4
3
3
3
3
1
3
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.1
SE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.7
SE
10
1.7
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1412
1575
1948
2586
2453
1536
1430
1015
499
524
492
414
469
380
230
172
206
186
95
60
30
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
S
25
SSW
30
S
20
SSE
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
10
SW
5
SSW
5
NW
10
WSW
10
SE
10
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
6:15AM1.19m
6:28PM1.83m
7:17AM1.23m
Low Tide
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
00:23AM0.32m
11:45AM0.42m
1:21AM0.22m
12:44PM0.39m
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light rain
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cloud
clear
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
 mm
2
4
2
1
1
2
3
8
4
4
2
1
Temp °C
17
16
16
16
17
16
15
16
13
15
15
15
15
13
17
16
13
18
17
12
16
Feels °C
12
11
10
10
13
12
11
13
11
15
14
13
13
11
13
11
10
13
11
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.8
SE
14
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.3
SE
11
2.1
SE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.7
SE
10
1.7
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
SSW
7
Energy kJ
15
12
231
2097
1536
1146
1015
499
524
492
414
469
380
230
172
206
186
95
60
16
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
14
1
ESE
13
1.5
ESE
11
1.4
SSE
10
0.8
ESE
11
0.6
SE
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.5
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
12
0.7
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
246
341
553
394
130
109
7
7
98
127
62
26
16
10
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
4
6
6
5
7
5
4
4
4
5
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
0.3
NW
2
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.6
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.5
WNW
3
Energy kJ
1412
1575
1948
2586
2453
1430
1
1
2
7
3
5
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
4
6
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
212
34
10
176
135
0
1
1
0
0
3
0
1
3
3
9
3
9
7
9
188
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
7
7
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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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