Leggy Point surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

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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
21.1° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 15th May)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 21st May)13ft (4.0m) 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 Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thu
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
!
!
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
2.1
ENE
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
9
2.1
ENE
9
1.7
E
9
2.2
ENE
9
1.9
E
10
1.6
E
10
3
S
9
3.5
S
11
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
141
128
120
188
298
273
384
493
430
713
357
304
651
473
758
669
510
1701
3075
1751
1459
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
SSW
10
SE
10
W
10
SW
10
ESE
10
NNE
10
NNW
30
ENE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
20
N
20
WNW
20
W
15
S
25
SW
30
SW
40
SSW
cross-on
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
6:36AM1.45m
7:00PM1.79m
7:30AM1.44m
7:47PM1.88m
8:23AM1.41m
8:35PM1.93m
9:18AM1.38m
9:25PM1.95m
10:15AM1.33m
10:17PM1.92m
11:14AM1.30m
11:12PM1.85m
12:16PM1.27m
Low Tide
00:37AM0.37m
12:32PM0.35m
1:31AM0.28m
1:17PM0.35m
2:24AM0.22m
2:03PM0.37m
3:18AM0.19m
2:52PM0.42m
4:14AM0.20m
3:44PM0.48m
5:11AM0.23m
4:40PM0.55m
6:10AM0.28m
5:41PM0.62m
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
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5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:59
4
1
1
14
6
2
1
4
1
Temp °C
19
19
19
19
18
19
19
21
21
19
21
21
18
19
21
17
19
19
16
17
18
17
18
18
19
19
20
19
20
17
17
18
19
13
15
20
13
16
16
10
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.9
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
2.5
S
11
2
S
11
Energy kJ
141
128
120
188
298
273
384
493
430
407
357
304
395
669
510
520
424
1751
900
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
1.5
E
11
1.6
E
11
Energy kJ
59
41
28
6
7
3
5
1
498
588
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
16
0.3
E
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
8
5
15
4
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
9
1.7
E
9
2.2
ENE
9
2.1
S
7
3
S
9
3.5
S
11
2.5
S
11
Energy kJ
713
651
473
758
457
1701
3075
1459
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
4
Distance (km)
1
0
1
0
0
35
3
3
126
71
71
71
277
412
3
7
9
10
80
283
250
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
7
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
6
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
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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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