
Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with 1,212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
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 coming up for Leggy Point.
First thing to say, the next few days are a bit of a write-off, so don’t bother paddling out until things settle. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The good news is that after a pretty flat and funky start, we get a proper window of clean, rideable surf arriving on Friday, July 24. That morning, a 5ft south swell with a 9-second period will be wrapping in with a gentle offshore breeze from the WSW. Clean lines, head-high waves, and the swell energy is moderate (329). The afternoon pushes to 5ft from the south and the wind stays light and cross-off, making for a solid day all round. Leggy Point is an exposed beach-and-reef setup, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll have to be patient, but when the sets come through, they’ll be worth it.
Saturday, July 25 is the standout though. The morning starts with a 5ft south swell, kicking up a proper 12-second period, which is real groundswell. The energy is strong (688). The wind goes cross-off from the WNW, so it’s clean. Then Saturday afternoon? Glassy. Dead calm. The swell drops to 4ft but the period stays at 11 seconds, and the water is like a mirror. That’s the session to lock in. It’s a long-period swell, which means it’ll wrap around the point and reef nicely, but it can be a bit straight at beach breaks, so nothing to worry about here at Leggy. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might run into a few locals, but it’s not a circus.
After that, Sunday, July 26 is still clean in the morning with 4ft, 12-second south swell, but the wind turns cross-on by the afternoon and the quality drops off. The following week is a mixed bag. There’s a clean Tuesday morning on the 28th, but the swell is tiny at 1ft, not worth suiting up for. Then we get a break until July 30, when a 5ft south swell pumps in with strong energy (930), but it’s cross-shore, choppy, and messy. Not good.
The real deep run comes on August 4. Tuesday morning sees a 10ft south swell with a 11-second period and a gentle cross-off wind. The combined energy is massive (3991), which is a lot of power. That’s expert territory only – way too big for most. The afternoon drops to 8ft from the SSE, still huge, still clean, and it’s a solid option for experienced surfers who know the break. That’s a full 11 days out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s promising.
August 1 is a quieter option, with 3ft south swell and clean conditions both morning and afternoon, easy longboard or small-wave fun. August 3 afternoon has a 6ft south swell but with a stiff 35 km/h offshore wind from the WSW, which might make paddling out a battle, but the waves could be clean and punchy.
So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Saturday, July 25, glassy and clean with a solid 4ft south groundswell. If you’re a charger, mark August 4 for a big, clean swell, but only if you’re comfortable in heavy water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 17 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
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505 | 346 | 245 | 200 | 188 | 118 | 115 | 86 | 57 | 39 | 148 | 313 | 441 | 767 | 668 | 357 | 411 | 449 | 326 | 268 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:56AM1.29m | 1:51PM1.36m | 1:46AM1.15m | 2:44PM1.37m | 2:44AM1.04m | 3:40PM1.40m | 3:53AM0.99m | 4:35PM1.45m | 5:04AM0.98m | 5:25PM1.52m | 6:05AM1.02m | 6:09PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:03PM0.58m | 7:17AM0.43m | 8:07PM0.64m | 7:57AM0.50m | 9:20PM0.66m | 8:41AM0.54m | 10:35PM0.63m | 9:30AM0.57m | 11:38PM0.58m | 10:24AM0.58m | 00:26AM0.50m | 11:18AM0.57m | 1:07AM0.42m | |||||||
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
505 | 346 | 245 | 200 | 188 | 118 | 115 | 86 | 57 | 39 | 25 | 313 | 441 | 433 | 668 | 357 | 411 | 449 | 326 | 268 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 17 | ENE 8 | SSE 19 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
139 | 85 | 56 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 767 | 14 | 35 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | — | — | E 9 | S 10 | S 18 | SE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
9 | 9 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NW 2 | — | W 2 | W 3 | SSW 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 22 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 25 | 148 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 3 | 3 | 84 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
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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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