Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and let me tell you, the 16-day crystal ball for Leggy Point is a real mixed bag. We’ve got some solid potential, but you're gonna have to pick your moments and be patient.
For the first week, it’s mostly on the small side with a whole lotta cross-shore chop making things look messy. The water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is about a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a thicker spring suit than usual.
The first standout kicks off on Thursday, August 13th, in the morning. We get a clean 4ft swell from the SSW with a sweet SW offshore wind blowing. It’s a gentle breeze, but that offshore flow will have the faces looking tidy at Leggy Point. The combined energy is moderate at (275), and with a period of 7 seconds it'll be a bit on the weaker side, but the wind’ll make it fun.
Friday the 14th is promising too. The morning session is your best bet with 4ft S swell and glassy conditions – that’s 0 mph wind, total perfection for a small day. The combined energy is (273). The afternoon gets a cross breeze which will mess it up a bit, so get out early.
Saturday the 15th morning has some rain showers, but the wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the south, keeping it clean with 4ft from the SSE. The energy is (251). That afternoon, the wind picks up to a moderate breeze and the swell bumps to 5ft while the energy jumps to (407), but it’s still clean. That bigger size is getting into the intermediate zone, but it’s not too crazy.
Now, for a taste of something a bit more serious, look ahead to Monday, August 24th. That’s over a week away, so we can't lock it in, but the charts are showing something interesting. The morning has 5ft swell from the S with a SW offshore wind at 16 mph. The afternoon picks up to 6ft from the S with a south cross-offshore wind. The real story is the period – it jumps to 11 seconds on the afternoon, making this a proper groundswell. The combined energy is huge at (776). This one’s for the experts or at least confident intermediates; it's not a day for beginners.
The next morning, Tuesday, August 25th, cleans up nicely. The morning session has 4ft S swell with a gentle SW offshore breeze. The energy is (297). The period is still a long 11 seconds, so it will have some grunt, but the wind will make it a fantastic window.
As for the rest of the month, there are stretches where there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The wind stays wrong or the swell is too weak.
So, my final call for the best on offer: Friday, August 14th morning for the glassy, clean small waves. That’s a pure, unmissable session. And for a bigger, more powerful option, keep an eye on Monday, August 24th afternoon – if the forecast holds, that’ll be the one that gets the blood pumping.
Stay stoked, be patient, and keep your eyes on the horizon.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
134 | 90 | 139 | 251 | 283 | 220 | 144 | 115 | 197 | 309 | 214 | 135 | 205 | 186 | 229 | 236 | 212 | 153 | 132 | 132 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:03PM1.87m | 8:44AM1.39m | 8:49PM1.83m | 9:26AM1.44m | 9:32PM1.74m | 10:08AM1.45m | 10:14PM1.61m | 10:48AM1.45m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:30AM1.42m | 11:35PM1.30m | 12:12PM1.39m | 00:16AM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:42AM0.06m | 2:27PM0.26m | 3:22AM0.07m | 3:15PM0.26m | 4:01AM0.12m | 4:02PM0.29m | 4:37AM0.19m | 4:49PM0.36m | 5:12AM0.28m | 5:38PM0.44m | 5:46AM0.37m | 6:30PM0.53m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 15 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
134 | 90 | 106 | 251 | 283 | 220 | 144 | 115 | 197 | 69 | 214 | 135 | 40 | 60 | 53 | 61 | 50 | 22 | 132 | 132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | E 10 | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 57 | 53 | 18 | 40 | 20 | 62 | 25 | 22 | 37 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | — | — | S 17 | SSE 19 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 19 | S 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | — | — | — | E 15 | ESE 13 | SE 11 |
4 | — | — | — | 5 | 35 | 51 | 26 | 37 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 30 | — | — | — | 4 | 17 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 3 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — |
1 | 3 | 139 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 309 | — | — | 205 | 186 | 229 | 236 | 212 | 153 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 9 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 135 | 183 | 250 | 212 | 426 | 250 | 212 | 212 | 39 |
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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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