Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.3°C
0.1° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, S swell with 461 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 (Sep 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ at Leggy Point.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start for the next week or so. The first real surf worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Thursday, the 5th of September, and even then it’s pretty flat. The first few days are a write-off – Wednesday and Thursday mornings have clean-looking conditions but the swell is tiny, around 2ft to 2ft, with moderate cross-shore winds that are just messing things up. The energy is weak (118), so you’re not missing much.

Friday morning, the 4th of September, is a tease. The wind drops to glassy – dead calm – and the swell is a measly 1ft from the SSE. It’s surfable, but only just. The energy is still low (82). The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The weekend and early next week stay frustrating. Saturday and Sunday keep the swell small, with winds mostly cross or cross-off, and the energy stays under 100. It’s not until Sunday afternoon, the 6th, that we see a bit of a pulse – 5ft from the south with a 12-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy jumps to 539 (moderate). But the wind is cross-shore, so it’ll be bumpy. It’s still only a marginal call.

Monday, the 7th, has similar-sized swell (4ft) but the wind is cross-on in the morning and onshore by afternoon, so it’s not great. Then Tuesday, the 8th, morning has a brief moment of glassy conditions with a tiny 2ft ENE swell, but the period is short (7 seconds) – not much push.

The real standout, and the one you’ve been waiting for, is Tuesday, the 15th of September. The swell builds to 8ft from the SSE, with a 14-second period – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is a massive 2558 (strong). The wind is offshore (S 16 mph), so it’s going to be clean. This is a big wave, though – over 8ft, so it’s for experts only. The break is a beach and reef setup, and with that long period, it might be a bit too straight for the beach, but it’ll be a sight to see. It’s inconsistent here, so when it fires, it’s special. The Wednesday afternoon, the 14th, also has a clean 3ft south swell (244 energy) with a light cross-off wind, which is a good warm-up.

So, the plan: sit tight through the first week. The best bet is the 15th, but be ready for a big, powerful, clean swell. The earlier window on the 14th afternoon is a solid secondary option for a cleaner, smaller session. Crowds are possible at Leggy Point, so get in early.

Keep an eye on the long-range – it’s looking promising, but we’ll see how it firms up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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11
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10
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S
10
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0.4
SSE
10
0.6
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11
0.8
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11
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SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
74
82
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52
33
86
116
29
33
43
27
72
369
257
150
164
151
144
128
87
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
15
S
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
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10
NW
15
NNW
20
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20
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20
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NNW
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15
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High Tide
11:28AM1.51m
11:50PM1.23m
12:22PM1.51m
00:54AM1.12m
1:26PM1.51m
2:14AM1.04m
2:41PM1.52m
3:47AM1.04m
3:58PM1.58m
5:08AM1.11m
5:08PM1.65m
6:07AM1.21m
6:08PM1.71m
Low Tide
5:53PM0.37m
5:47AM0.39m
7:02PM0.42m
6:42AM0.47m
8:22PM0.44m
7:51AM0.54m
9:49PM0.40m
9:11AM0.55m
11:04PM0.32m
10:30AM0.51m
00:02AM0.23m
11:39AM0.42m
00:51AM0.15m
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18
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Feels °C
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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.

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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