Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.8°C
0.3° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,107 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look for the Leggy Point area. We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way, so let's get into it.

First up, the water temp is sitting at about 66°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The week starts off a bit slow. We've got some small, weak swell around on Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th, but the wind is messy or just too light to get anything decent going. Honestly, it's not worth paddling out for; the energy is weak (105) and the waves are just too small and choppy.

Monday the 7th morning is where things start to look a bit more promising. We’ve got a clean 1.7m swell from the SW with a light offshore wind. It’s not huge, but the conditions will be clean and the energy is starting to build (465). That's a good sign. But the afternoon gets ruined by a cross-onshore breeze, so get your session in early.

Tuesday the 8th brings a bigger bump. We’re looking at a 2.5m swell from the SSE in the morning, but that’s getting into the "too big for beginners" territory. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the energy is getting strong (1103). This is one for the experienced crew only.

Now, the real standout. Thursday the 10th is cookin’. We’ve got a solid 3.0m swell from the south with a consistent 10-second period. The wind is cross-off and clean, and the energy is very strong (2987). This is a big, powerful swell, and with those conditions, it’s going to be pumping. But fair warning, this size is for experts only. If you're not comfortable in big, powerful surf, give this one a miss. This is the prime window for the whole forecast.

After that, Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th settle down a bit with 1.5m to 1.9m swell and clean, light offshore winds. The energy is still good (849 and 609), and it’ll be perfect for intermediate surfers looking for a cleaner, more manageable wave.

Then we hit a lull. From Sunday the 13th through to Tuesday the 15th, the swell drops right off, and the wind turns ugly. The energy drops to near nothing (85), so don’t bother. It's a dead period.

We get a pulse back around Wednesday the 16th September, with a 2.5m to 3.0m swell from the south. The energy is back up (1962), but the wind is messy in the morning. The afternoon looks cleaner, but it’s another one for the experts. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th see the swell holding big (3.5m) with a very long period (13-14 seconds). The energy is massive (4577). This kind of long-period groundswell will be breaking a bit straight at a beach setup like this, but the conditions are clean with offshore winds. Again, for experts only.

The very end of the forecast, Sunday the 20th September, shows a 2.5m swell from the SSE with light winds and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Best bet: If you’re an experienced surfer, Thursday the 10th is your day. It’s the best combo of size, power, and clean conditions in the whole outlook. For everyone else, aim for Monday morning the 7th or Friday the 11th for some clean, manageable waves.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. 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).

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
6
1.2
S
8
3
S
11
1.7
S
9
1.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
12
2.5
SSE
9
2
SSE
9
1.8
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.8
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
3
S
10
3
S
11
2.2
S
11
1.9
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.6
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
58
42
17
163
1890
455
297
37
1094
613
533
294
488
1593
1514
1727
1252
800
693
617
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
30
NNW
15
WNW
20
SW
15
SSE
20
SSW
10
SW
20
E
25
SSE
25
S
15
S
10
NW
5
WSW
40
S
30
S
30
S
20
S
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SE
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:41PM1.52m
3:47AM1.04m
3:58PM1.58m
5:08AM1.11m
5:08PM1.65m
6:07AM1.21m
6:08PM1.71m
6:55AM1.32m
6:59PM1.74m
7:38AM1.42m
7:45PM1.73m
8:18AM1.49m
8:28PM1.67m
Low Tide
9:49PM0.40m
9:11AM0.55m
11:04PM0.32m
10:30AM0.51m
00:02AM0.23m
11:39AM0.42m
00:51AM0.15m
12:36PM0.33m
1:33AM0.11m
1:27PM0.25m
2:11AM0.10m
2:14PM0.21m
2:47AM0.12m
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6:05
6:05
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
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5:37
5:37
5:38
5:38
5:39
5:40
5:40
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Temp °C
28
29
21
18
18
17
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17
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16
Feels °C
25
23
18
12
14
13
15
13
11
11
12
14
14
7
8
7
10
11
13
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16
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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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