Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 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: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with 1,061 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 12th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 11th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Leggy Point, a beach and reef setup that's exposed to the south-east swell.

Right off the bat, this ain't a week for the faint-hearted. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak, or messy conditions before things start to get interesting. The first real blip of hope doesn't come until Tuesday the 11th, and even then, it's a mixed bag. For the first few days, from Thursday the 6th through to Monday the 10th, it's mostly small, onshore junk or just plain weak. Not worth paddling out for.

The first standout that gets my heart beatin' a little faster is Saturday morning, August 15th. We've got a clean 7ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is glassy offshore from the southwest, so it's gonna be clean. The combined energy is strong at 543. Now, this is a short period swell, so it won't have the same grunt as a groundswell, but with those offshore conditions, Leggy Point should offer up some fun, punchy corners. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Then we look ahead to the long range. Wednesday morning, August 19th, is another one to circle on the calendar. The forecast is promising but less certain this far out. We're looking at a clean, glassy 6ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is strong, hitting 758. The wind is glassy, and the forecast suggests very good conditions. This is a solid option for the intermediate crew, as the swell size is manageable.

For the experts, there's a big one on the horizon. Monday morning, August 17th, has a massive 10ft swell from the SE with a period of 11 seconds, packing a very strong combined energy of 2010. The wind is a light cross-shore, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is strictly for the experienced crew who know the lineup and can handle the heavy stuff. It's not a beginner's game.

The real star of the show, however, is the end of the run. Friday morning, August 21st, is a true gem. We've got a clean 4ft swell from the ESE with a long period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 589. The wind is glassy from the WNW. That long-period energy will wrap in nicely, and with the wind perfectly offshore, Leggy Point will be at its absolute best. This is the one to hold out for, a proper session with clean, long lines.

So, the bottom line: the first week is a write-off. The real action starts on the 15th, and the pick of the bunch is the 21st. Keep an eye on the 19th, too. The beach break setup might offer some options for the kite surfers when the wind picks up and the swell gets a bit messy, but for a paddle surfer, the 15th, 19th, and especially the 21st are the days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.5
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
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E
8
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8
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8
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9
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9
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9
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S
9
1.8
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.9
S
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
17
99
60
56
88
49
32
33
64
92
76
516
181
68
94
637
569
878
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
NW
10
ENE
15
NNW
5
W
15
ESE
5
W
5
NW
15
E
15
N
15
NNW
10
NE
40
NNW
35
WNW
35
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
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15
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Wind State
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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
7:13AM0.42m
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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Feels °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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