Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Issued: 9 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,633 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) 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 0.7m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for Leggy Point.

First off, the water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Now, the big news is that we have a serious pulse of energy on the way, but you're gonna have to be patient.

The surfing kicks off on Tuesday the 7th with a massive SSW swell pushing 12ft and an 11-second period. The combined energy is a whopping 4728, which is incredibly strong. But here's the catch – that's just too much water moving for this spot. It's going to be a washing machine for intermediate paddlers, only for the experts. Wednesday the 8th stays big and powerful with 10ft swell and 3515 energy, but it's still too hefty for most. By Wednesday afternoon, it drops to 8ft, and conditions start to look more marginal.

Now, for the standout window. Thursday the 9th morning is where it's at. The swell drops to a manageable 6ft from the SE (right in the optimum direction) with a 10-second period. The wind goes light offshore (SSW at 10 km/h), and with the combined swell energy at 789, you've got that powerful, pushy wave without the chaos. It'll be clean, punchy, and a hell of a lot of fun for intermediate and above. This is the pick of the first week. Friday the 10th is still solid with 5ft to 5ft and light winds, but it's not as strong as Thursday.

After Friday, it drops right off. From Saturday the 11th through to the 15th, we have a long, flat spell. Swell sizes hover below 3ft with weak energy (mostly under 200), and some days you'll see single-digit energy – that's just no go. Don't bother paddling out.

Then, a second, more advanced swell arrives on Thursday the 16th. We get a 7ft groundswell from the south with a very long 15-second period, packing a punch at 2265 energy. The wind is offshore (SW at 25 km/h), which means good shape. However, with that 15-second period, it could unload a bit too straight for the beach sections. It'll be a proper, powerful, and hollow wave, but this one is strictly for experienced surfers who know the take-off spots. Friday the 17th afternoon offers a more relaxed 5ft from the SSE with light winds, but the big day is definitely the 16th morning.

Overall, the best bet for most is Thursday morning the 9th for clean, solid, and manageable SE swell. For the crew looking for raw power, Thursday morning the 16th is your call, but be ready for a big, long-period south swell.

That's the picture. It fires, then it flatlines, then it fires again. Get it while you can.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
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3
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SE
11
3.5
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
2.3
SE
11
1.6
ESE
12
1.9
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2549
2586
2629
1798
1232
698
667
602
492
373
441
365
230
168
123
80
32
24
37
15
23
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
30
S
25
S
25
SSE
20
S
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
S
10
NW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
20
NW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
1:35PM1.36m
1:31AM1.33m
2:29PM1.43m
2:35AM1.24m
3:28PM1.51m
3:48AM1.18m
4:29PM1.62m
5:04AM1.16m
5:30PM1.73m
6:15AM1.19m
6:28PM1.83m
7:17AM1.23m
7:23PM1.91m
Low Tide
7:36PM0.61m
7:55AM0.41m
8:47PM0.58m
8:47AM0.44m
10:03PM0.52m
9:44AM0.45m
11:16PM0.43m
10:44AM0.44m
00:23AM0.32m
11:45AM0.42m
1:21AM0.22m
12:44PM0.39m
2:14AM0.14m
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6:56
6:56
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
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4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
 mm
2
2
1
2
9
4
1
Temp °C
16
16
16
17
17
15
14
15
15
14
15
14
17
18
13
17
17
11
17
19
13
Feels °C
10
10
11
13
12
11
13
13
14
12
13
12
12
13
9
10
11
5
11
15
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
10
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.3
SE
11
1.6
ESE
12
1.9
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
1948
2211
1467
1232
698
667
602
492
373
441
365
230
168
123
80
32
24
37
15
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
14
0.8
ESE
14
0.9
ESE
13
1.5
SSE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.1
S
16
0.6
SE
13
0.1
S
20
0.2
ESE
16
0.7
ESE
13
0.8
ESE
12
0.7
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
S
6
Energy kJ
231
250
269
492
116
25
5
108
8
25
156
161
61
26
13
14
16
7
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
19
0.3
ESE
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.3
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
11
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
8
6
6
7
16
5
4
10
2
1
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SE
11
3.5
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.5
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
W
3
Energy kJ
2549
2586
2629
1798
1
2
6
9
6
3
3
5
2
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
10
87
176
117
34
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
7
3
10
9
7
7
85
24
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
7
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
4
1
1
1
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
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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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