Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,065 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with S 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 (Jul 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and Fahrenheit.
Water temp is about 64°, which is just a hair cooler than usual for this time of year.
There’s a lull at the start, so no surf worth talking about until Thursday afternoon, July 30th.
That first session Thursday afternoon brings 7ft south swell, period 10 seconds, with a strong energy reading of 1148. Wind is cross-off from the south at 12 mph, but it’s listed as marginal – surfable, but nothing special.
The first real standout is Friday morning, July 31st. You’ve got 5ft south swell, with a clean offshore wind from the southwest at 9 mph. It’s glassy and clean, and the conditions are set. Leggy Point can be inconsistent, so be patient, and expect some company – crowds happen here.
Saturday morning, August 1st, is another good one: 5ft south-southwest swell, offshore wind from the SSW at 9 mph. Again, clean, gentle offshore conditions.
But the big one is Friday afternoon, August 14th. Swell hits 10ft out of the south, period 9 seconds, and the energy is absolutely pumping at 1472. Wind is cross-off from the south at 12 mph. This size is expert-only – way too big for beginners or even most intermediates. The report says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so only the experienced and brave should even think about it.
The rest of the forecast is mostly small waves, poor winds, or flat spells. Monday morning, August 3rd has a tiny 3ft south-east swell with offshore wind, but it’s weak – energy just 205. Not worth it.
From August 4th all the way through until August 13th, there’s a long stretch of days with either no surf or poor quality. Days and days of nothing worth mentioning.
So for the best bet: Friday morning, July 31st, for clean, fun waves. And if you’re an expert looking for a challenge, circle Friday afternoon, August 14th.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 715 | 764 | 490 | 725 | 495 | 388 | 337 | 342 | 1065 | 558 | 593 | 308 | 194 | 55 | 25 | 13 | 267 | 313 | 417 | 339 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:45PM1.73m | 9:29AM1.31m | 9:21PM1.70m | 10:05AM1.34m | 9:59PM1.64m | 10:41AM1.36m | 10:37PM1.56m | 11:20AM1.38m | 11:20PM1.46m | 12:03PM1.40m | 00:08AM1.34m | 12:54PM1.43m | 1:05AM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:26AM0.19m | 3:02PM0.43m | 3:59AM0.19m | 3:43PM0.42m | 4:33AM0.21m | 4:27PM0.43m | 5:07AM0.25m | 5:14PM0.45m | 5:44AM0.30m | 6:09PM0.48m | 6:25AM0.36m | 7:14PM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 427 | 764 | 490 | 460 | 495 | 388 | 337 | 238 | 1065 | 558 | 593 | 308 | 194 | 55 | 10 | 13 | 267 | 313 | 417 | 339 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 13 | E 6 | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 7 | SSE 14 | E 17 | SE 14 | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 342 | 6 | 221 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 25 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 17 | E 8 | E 16 | E 15 | SE 14 | S 6 | SSE 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 7 | E 12 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | NE 8 | NE 4 | NNW 2 | W 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 715 | — | — | 725 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 7 | 71 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 174 | 44 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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