Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – we’ve got one spot on the radar for the next 16 days, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The good news is there’s some swell on the way, but the timing and conditions are going to test your patience.

The first real surf worth talking about kicks off Wednesday morning, September 9th, at Leggy Point. We’re looking at a clean 3 ft swell from the south, with a light 6 mph cross-offshore wind from the west. The water’s sitting at 66° – about average for this time of year, so no shocks there. The combined energy is moderate (227), so there’s some push. This is the best on offer for the whole period – a real standout. The swell direction is from the south, and the spot’s optimum is from the southeast, so it’s not a perfect match, but it’s close enough to get some fun ones. The break is a beach and reef setup, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute. Crowds are possible – keep an eye out. Chilly morning, but worth a paddle.

Wednesday afternoon gets a bit wild. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the south, but the wind cranks up to 25 mph from the same direction, making it a messy, blown-out cross-offshore. The combined energy is strong (404), but it’s a write-off for paddle surfing. If you’re into kites, this setup might actually be more interesting.

Thursday morning, September 10th, brings a bigger 8 ft south swell, but it’s pushing the limits. The wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-off from the south, so it’s clean, but this size is really only for experienced surfers. The combined energy is very strong (2177), and the period is 9 seconds, so it’s a bit short and dumpy. The afternoon drops to 7 ft, still with a clean cross-off, but the energy is high (960) and the period is 10 seconds – still a handful.

Friday morning, September 11th, is another highlight. A 6 ft swell from the SSE, with a 9 mph offshore wind from the SSW. The combined energy is moderate (564), and the period is 10 seconds – decent shape. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean and lined up. This is your second-best window. The afternoon drops to 5 ft, but the wind swings to a cross-off, and the energy drops (415) – still surfable, but not as good.

Saturday morning, September 12th, is glassy. A 4 ft swell from the SSE, with 3 mph wind – dead calm. The combined energy is moderate (382), and the period is 9 seconds. It’ll be clean and small, but a fun morning session. The afternoon turns to crap – 16 mph onshore wind from the ENE, blowing it all out.

From Sunday, September 13th, through to the end of the 16-day window, it’s a long dry spell. The swell drops to under 3 ft, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the combined energy falls to weak numbers (as low as 39). There are a few small bumps – like September 21st morning with a 5 ft south swell – but it’s cross-shore wind and the energy is moderate (347), so it’s not worth the effort. Nothing really stands out again until the very end, and even then it’s marginal.

Bottom line: grab Wednesday morning, September 9th, or Friday morning, September 11th, for the cleanest windows. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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