Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
17.8° C
0.8° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 329 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of days are pretty flat and messy around here. We’ve got a bit of swell on the way, but it’s not going to be anything to write home about until we get further into the forecast. There’s a lot of small, weak surf with light and variable winds, which means it’s going to be a bit of a scratch for the most part. The water is sitting at 64° Fahrenheit, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, nothing crazy going on there.

We’re looking at Wednesday the 5th with a tiny 1ft easterly windswell. The energy is weak, only about 32, and the wind is cross-onshore. It’s not going to be worth getting wet for. Thursday the 6th is a little more of the same, with a clean 1ft south swell in the morning, but the energy is still low at 53. The afternoon bumps up slightly to 2ft but the wind goes onshore, so it’s still pretty ordinary.

Friday the 7th brings a bit of hope. The swell is a touch better at 2ft from the SSE, and the morning wind is a light cross-offshore from the west. The energy is moderate at 117, and it’s clean. It’s not big, but it’s surfable. Saturday the 8th has a glassy 1ft south swell in the morning, but the energy is weak again at 68. It’s clean, but there’s just not much push to it.

Sunday the 9th has a 3ft east swell, but the wind is cross-onshore and the energy is only 109. The afternoon glass-off looks okay with 2ft, but it’s still pretty weak. Monday the 10th gets blown out. The wind is howling from the WNW at 25 mph, which is a strong cross-offshore, and it might produce a 4ft east swell, but it’s going to be a mess. The energy is a bit higher at 315, but it’s not going to be clean.

Tuesday the 11th is interesting. The morning has a clean 3ft south swell with a 13-second period. The energy is up to 372. But the period is long, which might make it a bit fat at a beach break, but it’s better than nothing. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore. It's a maybe. The rest of the week stays small and pretty poor.

Now, let's talk about the good stuff. Thursday the 14th is where it’s at. The morning brings a 7ft south swell with a 12-second period. The energy jumps to 1136, which is strong. The wind is a moderate offshore from the southwest, and it’s clean. This is the standout. It’s bigger, it’s got power, and the wind is right. It’s going to be excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon will hold on with 6ft and a 10-second period, still good at 820 energy. Friday the 15th is still fun, with 4ft and 4ft on the cards, but the energy drops a bit.

Then we get a big jump. Monday the 17th sees a 8ft south swell, but the winds are all over the place, making it a bit rough and choppy. The energy is strong at 841, but the cross-shore winds will make it tricky. Tuesday the 18th is a real story. The morning is glassy, with a 10ft south swell and an 11-second period. The energy is through the roof at 3961. But, and this is a big but, 10ft is just too big for this spot. It’s going to be a washing machine, and even for the experts, it’s going to be a heavy session. The afternoon drops to 8ft but the wind is onshore, so it’s not good.

The rest of the window stays on the bigger side, with 8ft on Wednesday the 19th, but the winds are onshore or cross-shore, so it’s not going to be clean. Thursday the 20th has a 6ft swell, but the cross-shore winds are still up.

So, if you’re looking for the best bet, it’s Thursday the 14th, hands down. Get out there early. The week after that has size, but the conditions just aren’t there. Keep an eye on it, though.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Sun night).

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0.4
E
9
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
7
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
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9
0.8
S
13
0.7
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13
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
27
31
78
38
92
88
49
32
32
64
99
79
203
266
88
43
219
177
102
Wind (km/h)
10
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15
WNW
5
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10
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15
NNW
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5
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High Tide
1:05AM1.22m
1:53PM1.46m
2:17AM1.12m
3:00PM1.52m
3:41AM1.07m
4:12PM1.60m
5:05AM1.09m
5:19PM1.69m
6:15AM1.16m
6:20PM1.79m
7:11AM1.24m
7:13PM1.85m
Low Tide
7:14PM0.50m
7:13AM0.42m
8:30PM0.51m
8:12AM0.47m
9:54PM0.46m
9:20AM0.49m
11:13PM0.37m
10:32AM0.48m
00:18AM0.26m
11:40AM0.43m
1:11AM0.16m
12:41PM0.36m
1:58AM0.10m
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Temp °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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