Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.1° C
0.4° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with 865 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 30th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 31st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 31st Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Leggy Point.

We are looking at a pretty quiet start to the outlook. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th of July are a total bust with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. Thursday the 30th is where it starts to get interesting. We've got a clean 2 foot swell from the south, with a period of 10 seconds, and light cross-offshore winds. The wave energy is moderate (488). It's not huge, but it's clean and rideable. The water temperature is 65°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Friday the 31st of July. The morning is looking absolutely magic. We've got a clean 3 foot south swell, with an 11-second period, and light offshore winds from the southwest. The wave energy is strong (651). This is your best bet for long, clean lines at Leggy Point. It's an inconsistent spot, so don't expect a wave every minute, but when they come, they'll be worth it. The afternoon gets a bit bigger, up to 3 feet, with a moderate cross-offshore breeze, still clean but more powerful. This is getting into the territory that's better for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 1st of August is still a good option, with a clean 2 foot south swell and offshore winds in the morning. The energy is moderate (372). The afternoon turns a bit messy as the wind comes onshore.

The following week is a mixed bag. Sunday the 2nd looks a bit lumpy, and Monday the 3rd has a clean morning with a 2 foot south-east swell and offshore wind, but it's small. The energy is moderate (265). Then we hit a flat spell from Tuesday the 4th to Wednesday the 5th.

The next period that catches the eye is the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. We've got a 2 foot south-east swell, a 9-second period, and glassy conditions. The wave energy is moderate (551). Glassy conditions are a massive plus, so this could be a really fun, clean session. The rest of that weekend and into the next week looks a bit ordinary with onshore winds and small, weak swell.

So, in summary, the first stand-out is the morning of Friday the 31st of July. The second, a more distant but promising option, is the glassy morning of Saturday the 8th of August. The rest of the period has some rideable days, but nothing else that screams "drop everything."

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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2
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.4
S
7
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.6
S
6
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.6
S
11
1.7
S
11
2.1
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.3
S
9
1.3
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
1
SSE
11
1
SE
12
0.9
SE
11
0.7
SE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
42
16
13
24
5
25
484
327
606
646
865
479
300
322
367
595
372
234
259
194
110
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
30
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
15
SSE
10
W
10
SW
20
S
15
SSW
10
SW
15
E
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
N
5
NW
15
SSW
25
S
15
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:30PM1.70m
8:16AM1.21m
8:08PM1.73m
8:53AM1.27m
8:45PM1.73m
9:29AM1.31m
9:21PM1.70m
10:05AM1.34m
9:59PM1.64m
10:41AM1.36m
10:37PM1.56m
11:20AM1.38m
11:20PM1.46m
Low Tide
12:56PM0.51m
2:18AM0.27m
1:40PM0.47m
2:52AM0.21m
2:22PM0.45m
3:26AM0.19m
3:02PM0.43m
3:59AM0.19m
3:43PM0.42m
4:33AM0.21m
4:27PM0.43m
5:07AM0.25m
5:14PM0.45m
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5:10
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Temp °C
19
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12
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Feels °C
14
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12
9
6
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9
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12
15
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14
11
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13
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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.

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