
Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,507 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSW 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 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Leggy Point’s got on tap for the next couple weeks.
First off, this spot doesn’t break often, so when it does, you better be ready. Right now it’s dead flat. July 14 – barely a ripple with 0.3ft slop and a 20-second period that’s way too long for this beach-and-reef setup. Water temp is 65.5°, about normal for this time of year.
Then things ramp up fast. On Wednesday July 15, the morning shows a building 7.2ft swell from the south with a short 8-second period and fresh offshore southwest wind at 19 mph. Clean but marginal – that short period means waves might be a bit soft. But by Wednesday afternoon, we’ve got a serious pulse: 9.8ft from the south, 10-second period, and strong cross-off wind from SSW at 22 mph. Combined energy is 1507 – that’s powerful. For most of you, this is too big. Leggy Point can handle it, but only for the experienced. The wind is cross-off so the faces will be clean, but that size will be intimidating. If you’re not an expert, skip it.
Thursday July 16 drops to 6.6-7.2ft but with onshore winds and short period – messy. Friday and Saturday are small and average. There’s a gap of a few days with nothing special.
Come Wednesday July 22: a small 3.3ft easterly swell with a 10-second period rolls in, and the wind is light cross-off from WNW in the morning, then shifts to SSE in the afternoon. Clean but knee-high. Fun for a longboard, but nothing to write home about.
Now here’s the one to mark on your calendar – Saturday July 25 morning. Swell is 4.9ft from the east, period 12 seconds (groundswell), and the wind is offshore from the southwest at 9 mph. That’s glassy, clean, and the combined energy is 655 – moderate but well-shaped. The optimum direction here is southeast, and we’re coming from east, which is close enough. This is the best session in the whole 16-day window
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 16 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | S 9 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
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8 | 5 | 8 | 675 | 1507 | 496 | 463 | 596 | 217 | 91 | 99 | 96 | 171 | 155 | 316 | 563 | 627 | 434 | 384 | 346 | 290 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:15PM1.95m | 9:04AM1.33m | 9:04PM1.94m | 9:52AM1.37m | 9:52PM1.87m | 10:39AM1.38m | 10:39PM1.76m | 11:26AM1.38m | 11:24PM1.61m | 12:13PM1.37m | 00:10AM1.45m | 1:01PM1.37m | 00:56AM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:41PM0.37m | 3:03AM0.09m | 2:35PM0.36m | 3:50AM0.09m | 3:28PM0.36m | 4:35AM0.12m | 4:20PM0.40m | 5:17AM0.18m | 5:12PM0.45m | 5:58AM0.26m | 6:06PM0.52m | 6:38AM0.35m | 7:03PM0.58m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 21 | S 10 | S 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
4 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | 6 | 25 | 217 | 91 | 36 | 95 | 44 | 46 | 45 | 563 | 627 | 434 | 384 | 346 | 290 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | S 15 | S 24 | S 21 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | S 9 | SSE 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
2 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 18 | 12 | 35 | 38 | 36 | 25 | 99 | 100 | 116 | 102 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | E 10 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | SSE 18 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 |
8 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | 2 | 20 | — | — | — | — | 106 | 29 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | NW 3 | SW 6 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 1 | 31 | 675 | 1507 | 496 | 463 | 596 | 32 | 53 | 99 | 96 | 171 | 155 | 316 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 183 | 412 | 7 | 83 | 87 | 76 | 39 | 39 | 57 | 1 | 35 | 60 | 80 | 130 | 170 | 87 | 87 | 145 | 71 | 39 | 3 |
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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.









