Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Leggy Point.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with small, weak swell and rippy winds. Saturday the 25th is a write-off – the morning has a bit of 6ft southerly swell but it’s messy, and numbers are low. The real story starts to build from Sunday the 26th, and then it gets interesting.

The standout session is Sunday morning, the 26th of July. This is the one to circle. We’ve got a clean 6ft south swell with a good 11-second period pushing in, combined energy is moderate at 697, and the wind is a light cross-off from the west. It’s not huge, but it’s going to be clean, lined up, and that consistent south pulse will have some fun runners. With the break being inconsistent, when it’s on like this, you jump on it. Crowds are possible, so get in early.

Then, hold on to your boards for Thursday the 30th of July. The morning brings a solid 8ft south swell, but the period drops to 9 seconds, so it’s not the cleanest groundswell. The energy is massive at 2180, and we’ve got a clean offshore wind from the south-west. This is strictly for experienced surfers – 8ft is big, and it’ll be a handful. The water temperature is sitting at 64°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The next big moment comes on Wednesday, the 5th of August. This is a high-quality call. The morning has a 7ft south-southeast swell with a very long 13-second period, and the energy is pumping at 1422. The wind is light offshore from the south-west. The afternoon is even better – glassy conditions with an identical 7ft swell at 12 seconds. This is the kind of long-period groundswell that will wrap beautifully into the point. Because it’s a beach-and-reef setup, those long-period waves will hold shape better than a beach break. This is a powerful, clean day for the experts.

Between these standouts, there are a few other sessions worth paddling out for. The Monday morning, the 27th of July, has a smaller 4ft south swell, but it’s glassy. It’ll be a fun, low-energy day (203) for a longboard or a fish. The morning of Friday the 31st has a manageable 5ft south swell with offshore wind, offering a clean session. The morning of Friday the 7th of August offers a clean 4ft south-southeast swell with offshore wind and a moderate 346 energy – a good, clean option.

After the 5th, things taper off. The morning of Saturday the 8th of August has a big 10ft south-southeast swell, but it’s too big for this break, with a short period of 8 seconds and onshore winds. Not good. The following days are a mix of onshore winds and chop, making it a no-go for paddle surfing.

The long gap here is from the 30th of July through to the 5th of August, with only a few average sessions in between. Given the setup, it’s a normal pattern for the area – you wait for the pulses, and when they come, they’re worth it.

So, the best on offer: Sunday morning the 26th for the clean, fun south swell, and Wednesday the 5th of August for the big, powerful, glassy groundswell. Get out there.

Rusty.

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