
Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with 1,164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 19 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
277 | 157 | 312 | 175 | 117 | 263 | 176 | 97 | 182 | 185 | 54 | 266 | 69 | 219 | 294 | 887 | 585 | 261 | 228 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 6:05AM1.17m | 5:49PM1.48m | 6:38AM1.27m | 6:30PM1.53m | 7:10AM1.37m | 7:10PM1.56m | 7:43AM1.46m | 7:49PM1.56m | 8:17AM1.54m | 8:29PM1.53m | 8:53AM1.61m | 9:11PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:54PM0.36m | 11:33AM0.56m | 00:27AM0.29m | 12:18PM0.46m | 00:59AM0.22m | 1:00PM0.36m | 1:31AM0.18m | 1:41PM0.28m | 2:04AM0.16m | 2:23PM0.22m | 2:37AM0.17m | 3:07PM0.19m | 3:12AM0.21m | ||||||
— | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 9 |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | E 6 | S 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | S 18 | SSE 15 | S 8 | S 10 |
171 | 89 | 82 | 54 | 92 | 54 | 125 | 53 | 15 | 108 | 54 | 128 | 69 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 71 | 241 | 228 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 19 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 12 | S 10 | S 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | NE 7 | S 17 | NE 9 | S 11 | ENE 9 |
277 | 137 | 75 | 30 | 75 | 6 | 33 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 21 | 94 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 |
20 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | S 5 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
75 | 157 | 312 | 175 | 117 | 263 | 176 | 97 | 182 | 185 | — | 266 | 102 | 219 | 294 | 887 | 585 | 261 | 124 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 71 | 215 | 126 | 217 | 303 | 7 | 3 | 215 | 3 | 3 | 171 | 117 | 170 | 203 | 1 | 176 | 35 | 87 |
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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.









