Leggy Point surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 AEST
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Leggy Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
20.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Leggy Point surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, E swell with 815 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with E 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 (May 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 28th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 28th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wed
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
0
3
1
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.8
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
2.3
SSW
7
1.2
E
10
1.6
S
9
1.6
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.2
S
8
0.9
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
792
676
577
720
434
426
558
282
386
399
258
320
190
129
127
60
58
57
36
94
62
Wind (km/h)
0
WSW
5
ESE
20
SE
35
ESE
20
SW
45
SW
15
W
25
WNW
10
WSW
20
WNW
20
W
20
SW
20
WSW
10
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
25
NW
25
NW
30
WNW
35
W
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:00AM1.28m
6:27PM1.64m
6:45AM1.25m
7:04PM1.70m
7:28AM1.23m
7:41PM1.75m
8:11AM1.23m
8:18PM1.78m
8:54AM1.22m
8:56PM1.78m
9:39AM1.22m
9:34PM1.77m
10:24AM1.21m
Low Tide
00:13AM0.53m
11:50AM0.47m
00:59AM0.48m
12:26PM0.47m
1:42AM0.43m
1:02PM0.48m
2:24AM0.40m
1:39PM0.50m
3:05AM0.38m
2:18PM0.53m
3:46AM0.37m
2:58PM0.57m
4:27AM0.37m
3:40PM0.63m
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
2
5
9
14
4
11
1
1
Temp °C
19
20
20
20
19
19
18
19
19
15
18
18
12
15
15
13
17
17
15
17
17
20
21
18
16
18
14
14
14
16
11
13
13
7
13
11
8
12
12
9
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
12
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.8
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.8
S
7
1.4
S
8
1.6
S
9
1.6
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.2
S
8
0.9
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
ENE
5
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
Energy kJ
792
676
577
720
434
426
349
233
386
399
258
320
190
129
127
57
58
57
23
94
62
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.2
SSE
17
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
S
11
1.2
S
7
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
S
7
0.4
S
8
0.5
E
9
0.2
E
12
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
27
36
28
20
9
134
371
282
192
161
130
125
65
64
65
60
27
22
36
12
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
S
15
0.3
S
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SE
10
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
7
Energy kJ
5
16
21
25
5
19
5
4
4
3
4
12
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
8
1
S
6
1.2
S
7
2.3
SSW
7
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
W
4
0.8
W
4
0.4
W
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.2
NNW
3
0.4
N
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.8
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
4
Energy kJ
108
74
131
558
3
7
18
3
1
5
1
3
1
17
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
1
84
84
0
85
12
9
0
7
9
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
46
49
158
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
2
1
2
3
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
4
4
4
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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).

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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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