Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,794 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Leggy Point over the next sixteen days.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a small, weak Southerly swell on Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th, but the wind is all over the place – cross-on, cross-shore, and the wave heights are barely scraping 2ft. The combined energy is weak, sitting at only 104, so it’s a flat, choppy mess. Not worth getting wet.
Things start to stir on Monday the 7th. The swell picks up to 5ft from the South, with a period of 8 seconds, and a light offshore wind from the Southwest cleans it right up. The energy jumps to a moderate 327, and we’re seeing some clean surf. It’s a solid option for intermediates, but the inconsistency here means you’ll be waiting for sets.
The standout window is Tuesday the 10th. The swell pushes to 5ft from the South-Southeast, with a period of 10 seconds, and a glassy offshore wind from the Southwest. The combined energy is a solid 399, and the conditions are clean. It’s one of the best mornings on offer, and the break is exposed to the swell. Crowds are possible here, so get out early.
Wednesday the 9th is a mixed bag – the morning is clean with a 5ft South-Southeast swell, but the afternoon gets hammered by a 25 mph Southerly wind, making it a no-go.
Thursday the 10th is the real highlight. We’ve got an 8ft South-Southeast swell, with a 10-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the Southwest. The combined energy is a powerful 1211, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is the big one – a serious groundswell. For experts only, as it’s over 8ft. The swell direction is a good match for the optimum SE direction, and the offshore wind will keep it glassy. Friday the 11th is still good, with a 5ft South-Southeast swell and offshore wind, but the energy drops to 502.
After that, the surf fades. From Saturday the 12th through to Saturday the 19th, the swell drops below 4ft, and the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, killing the quality. The combined energy sits in the low to moderate range, and it’s mostly poor to marginal. There’s a brief glimmer on Friday the 18th with a glassy morning and a 4ft South-Southeast swell, but it’s weak.
So, the best bet is Thursday the 10th. Get after it if you’re experienced. Monday the 7th and Friday the 11th are decent for the intermediates. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 61 | 96 | 58 | 42 | 20 | 74 | 1241 | 317 | 240 | 669 | 901 | 1121 | 628 | 391 | 377 | 1794 | 1129 | 662 | 628 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:14AM1.04m | 2:41PM1.52m | 3:47AM1.04m | 3:58PM1.58m | 5:08AM1.11m | 5:08PM1.65m | 6:07AM1.21m | 6:08PM1.71m | 6:55AM1.32m | 6:59PM1.74m | 7:38AM1.42m | 7:45PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:51AM0.54m | 9:49PM0.40m | 9:11AM0.55m | 11:04PM0.32m | 10:30AM0.51m | 00:02AM0.23m | 11:39AM0.42m | 00:51AM0.15m | 12:36PM0.33m | 1:33AM0.11m | 1:27PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | S 19 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 61 | 96 | 58 | 42 | 20 | 74 | 1241 | 317 | 240 | 2 | 901 | 1121 | 628 | 391 | 2 | 64 | 1129 | 662 | 628 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | S 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 16 | E 17 | E 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 23 | SSE 23 |
| kJ | 50 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 28 | 104 | 101 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | ENE 4 | E 11 | ENE 7 | — | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 17 | — | SSE 24 | E 15 | S 18 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 2 | 9 | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 54 | 4 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 2 | W 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 669 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 377 | 1794 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 33 | 250 | 0 | 0 | 212 | 183 | 83 | 71 | 7 | 0 | 709 | 203 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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