Leggy Point surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 09 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Leggy Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
23.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Leggy Point this week:

The surf forecast for Leggy Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 10th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 10th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 16th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
NE
0.8
ENE
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.9
S
2.3
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.8
E
0.4
SSE
0.7
E
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
2
S
2.5
S
Period(s) (?)88687887777710108967889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4738758181397639434270240164867110472802840731234651009
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
25
NW
25
NE
35
SSW
25
S
30
SSE
10
SE
20
E
20
E
5
SSE
10
S
15
E
5
ESE
20
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSW
25
SSW
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crossonoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:22AM
1.31
2:08PM
1.26
3:12AM
1.32
2:56PM
1.13
4:05AM
1.34
3:54PM
1.04
5:00AM
1.39
5:03PM
0.99
5:53AM
1.45
6:16PM
0.99
6:42AM
1.53
7:17PM
1.03
7:26AM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:19AM
0.64
8:34PM
0.44
9:23AM
0.69
9:14PM
0.50
10:36AM
0.69
9:58PM
0.53
11:50AM
0.66
10:48PM
0.55
12:52PM
0.59
11:41PM
0.56
1:40PM
0.50
12:34AM
0.55
2:21PM
0.41
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
Sunrise-5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58-
Sunset--8:05--8:05--8:05--8:05--8:05--8:04--8:04
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
------15211-----211---
Temp. °C263335292121202121222224242423232323232324
Feels °C (?)232933271717171919252324252722242223242324
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The above surf forecast table for Leggy Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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