Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with 340 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
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 offer at Leggy Point for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first recommendation we get isn’t until Saturday morning, the 15th of August, so Friday is a bit of a write-off with a weak, short-period swell and tricky cross-shore wind. The water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 63.1°F, about 2.3°F below average, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.
Now, Saturday morning, the 15th, shows a little promise. We’ve got a 3.3ft swell from the SSE with a 9-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE, keeping things clean. The combined energy is moderate at 227, and the waves should be surfable, but it’s nothing to get too amped about.
The real standout in this whole forecast is the afternoon of Sunday, the 23rd of August. The swell bumps up to a solid 4.6ft from the S with a 9-second period, and the wind switches to a light cross-offshore from the SE. That’s going to groom the waves beautifully. The combined energy jumps to 525 (moderate) and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the pick of the bunch for the intermediate surfer. Keep in mind, this is a beach and reef setup that’s inconsistent, and when it’s working, crowds are possible at Leggy Point.
Then, looking further out, Tuesday morning, the 25th of August, brings a serious pulse. We’re looking at an 8.2ft swell from the S with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy from the NNE. That’s a lot of water moving, with a combined energy of 1277 (strong). This is proper groundswell. But listen, at 8.2ft, this is for experienced surfers only. The long period will make it wall up, and with the wind being glassy, the waves will be powerful and clean. It’s a specialty session for the brave.
The rest of the window is a mixed bag of onshore winds, weak swells, or poor conditions. There are a few clean mornings with small waves, like the 19th and 20th, but you’ll be scratching for a knee-high roller. The 23rd is the one to circle, and the 25th is the big game hunt for the experts.
Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 18 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 165 | 109 | 173 | 340 | 208 | 181 | 102 | 143 | 120 | 113 | 136 | 99 | 105 | 126 | 96 | 127 | 122 | 83 | 75 | 72 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:32PM1.74m | 10:08AM1.45m | 10:14PM1.61m | 10:48AM1.45m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:30AM1.42m | 11:35PM1.30m | 12:12PM1.39m | 00:16AM1.16m | 12:59PM1.36m | 1:04AM1.03m | 1:52PM1.34m | 2:06AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:01AM0.12m | 4:02PM0.29m | 4:37AM0.19m | 4:49PM0.36m | 5:12AM0.28m | 5:38PM0.44m | 5:46AM0.37m | 6:30PM0.53m | 6:20AM0.46m | 7:31PM0.60m | 6:59AM0.54m | 8:45PM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 18 | S 7 | S 8 | ESE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 165 | 109 | 173 | 232 | 208 | 102 | 100 | 72 | 120 | 76 | 35 | 33 | 105 | 126 | 96 | 127 | 122 | 83 | 75 | 72 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | E 10 | SSE 18 | S 11 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SE 10 | S 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 10 | S 9 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 17 | 70 | 101 | 8 | 102 | 40 | 104 | 53 | 25 | 23 | 56 | 81 | 95 | 14 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 19 | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 7 | S 16 | — | SE 11 | S 12 | SE 14 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | E 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 55 | 24 | 37 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 11 | 21 | — | 18 | 10 | 47 | 31 | 28 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 9 | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 340 | — | 181 | 91 | 143 | — | 113 | 136 | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 135 | 135 | 35 | 34 | 250 | 170 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 517 | 3 |
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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).
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