Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.7° C
0.2° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 1,885 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 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 0.7m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 15th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


Alright, grab your board. Rusty here, and I’ve just chewed through the charts for Leggy Point. It’s a mixed bag for the next 16 days, so let’s get into it.

The First Week (July 11 – July 17)

Right off the bat, we have a pretty grim start. The surf is tiny and messy through Saturday and Sunday (July 11-12) with wobbly knee-high slop. The water temp is sitting at a fairly average 66°F, nothing unusual for this time of year. The beginning of the following week (July 13-14) is nearly bone dry, with swell dropping off a cliff and the wind turning it into a washing machine. That’s a long stretch of flatness or close-outs.

Then Monday, July 15 rolls around, and things get interesting. The morning picks up a raw 6ft swell from the south, but with a fresh 21 mph cross-off shore wind, it’s going to be messy. The afternoon, though, is a different beast. That same wind cleans up a huge 10ft south swell with a solid 11-second period. The combined energy hits 1885 – that’s serious grunt – but the catch is, for this exposed beach-and-reef setup at Leggy Point, it’s predicted to be too big for the break. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, you’re threading a needle.

The standout of this first week is undeniably Thursday, July 16. The swell eases to a clean 7ft from the SSE, and the wind goes light and cross-off. It’s still a chunk of swell, so keep it for the experienced crew, but the conditions are expected to be very good with clean faces. The combined energy (899) is that sweet spot for power without being terrifying. This is our best bet for a proper session in the first seven days.

The Second Week (July 18 – July 26)

Heading into the weekend of July 18-19, the swell drops to a consistent 5ft from the ESE with clean, light winds Saturday afternoon. The energy is still moderate (487-568), making for long, rideable walls. Saturday looks solid. Sunday morning is marred by marginal tide questions, but it’s still surfable.

The big news, however, is the second major pulse. Wednesday, July 22 through Thursday, July 23 brings another deep south swell. The Wednesday afternoon wave kicks up to a massive 10ft (energy 3425!), which is again too big for this break – experts only, and even then, be wary. But the morning of the 23rd is a true highlight: a 8ft south swell, light cross-off wind, and energy sitting at 1675. The afternoon turns glassy with a 7ft south groundswell. This is the premium window for those who can handle it. After that, the week tapers off into smaller but still clean waves through the 24th and 25th, though by the 26th it gets messy with onshore chop again.

The Verdict

Honestly, for the average surfer, there’s a lot of waiting here. The early days are a bust. The first real session to circle is Thursday July 16 – it’s not huge, but it’s clean and rideable. For the bigger-wave chargers, the window around Wednesday July 22 to Thursday July 23 is the one. Just be prepared for the size. The last few days (July 24-26) offer a fade-out, but nothing to write home about.

Stay salty.
- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
193
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105
58
32
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25
367
1885
708
509
257
120
351
452
400
Wind (km/h)
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NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
25
WNW
30
W
25
WNW
20
NW
25
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20
NW
25
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WSW
15
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35
SSW
35
SSW
25
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10
SSE
10
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5
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20
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:30PM1.73m
6:15AM1.19m
6:28PM1.83m
7:17AM1.23m
7:23PM1.91m
8:13AM1.29m
8:15PM1.95m
9:04AM1.33m
9:04PM1.94m
9:52AM1.37m
9:52PM1.87m
10:39AM1.38m
10:39PM1.76m
Low Tide
10:44AM0.44m
00:23AM0.32m
11:45AM0.42m
1:21AM0.22m
12:44PM0.39m
2:14AM0.14m
1:41PM0.37m
3:03AM0.09m
2:35PM0.36m
3:50AM0.09m
3:28PM0.36m
4:35AM0.12m
4:20PM0.40m
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Feels °C
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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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