Leggy Point surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 08 May 2026 AEST
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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
22.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (May 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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 0.1m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
3
2
1
2
2
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
11
2.2
S
10
2
S
11
1.7
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.6
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
11
1.6
SE
11
1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
S
10
1.5
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.9
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1559
967
901
495
304
290
280
295
222
603
572
221
160
145
216
214
189
266
327
232
554
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
SW
15
S
15
SW
10
SW
20
S
15
S
20
SSW
10
SSE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
20
E
10
E
15
SSW
10
SE
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
High Tide
00:55AM1.51m
2:19PM1.17m
1:50AM1.47m
3:14PM1.22m
2:49AM1.45m
4:03PM1.31m
3:49AM1.44m
4:48PM1.42m
4:46AM1.44m
5:31PM1.54m
5:42AM1.45m
6:15PM1.67m
6:36AM1.45m
7:00PM1.79m
Low Tide
8:02AM0.52m
7:33PM0.82m
8:51AM0.51m
8:41PM0.79m
9:38AM0.48m
9:47PM0.71m
10:23AM0.44m
10:47PM0.61m
11:06AM0.40m
11:43PM0.49m
11:49AM0.37m
00:37AM0.37m
12:32PM0.35m
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rain showers
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rain showers
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rain showers
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thunderstorm
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6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
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5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:04
5:02
5:01
2
3
1
2
2
2
3
2
4
3
2
1
Temp °C
16
17
18
18
18
20
20
19
20
20
20
20
20
19
19
20
20
20
20
19
19
11
14
15
17
16
18
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
15
16
16
17
16
18
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
11
2.2
S
10
2
S
11
1.7
S
9
1.4
S
9
0.6
E
12
1.6
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
9
0.8
E
13
1.6
SSE
11
0.7
E
12
1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
1.4
SE
7
0.3
E
10
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
9
Energy kJ
1559
967
901
495
304
100
280
295
222
603
146
221
160
120
67
47
189
18
327
232
371
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.2
SSE
18
0.6
E
12
0.8
E
13
0.7
SSE
14
0.8
E
13
0.1
N
9
0.7
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.5
S
9
0.3
E
10
0.3
S
10
0.6
E
9
0.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
36
37
37
38
63
30
98
219
210
215
2
141
71
38
37
21
43
19
19
60
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.5
SSE
16
0.6
SSE
15
0.4
S
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
25
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
E
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.4
S
9
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
6
6
25
138
169
32
2
12
6
29
50
20
6
5
28
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.6
SE
11
1.3
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.5
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.9
E
9
Energy kJ
290
203
572
130
118
145
216
214
266
554
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
1
0
0
63
0
0
35
0
1
34
87
176
261
87
203
176
176
34
87
71
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
5
3
2
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
5
5
5
6
8
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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.

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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