Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, S swell with 227 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 (Aug 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s 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 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what Leggy Point (a beach and reef setup) is serving up over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off for any decent wave riding. The energy is just not there, and when it does show up, the wind is usually in the wrong place. You’re looking at a lot of small, weak swell with poor surf conditions. The water temp is sitting around 64°F, which is about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are flat and messy. Tiny swell around 0.7ft to 3ft, but the wind is either cross or cross-on, making it a total non-starter. Combine that with a combined energy reading of just 8 to 14 for the first session – that’s whisper-weak.
We finally see a glimmer on Wednesday the 26th morning. The wind goes light offshore from the WSW, and there’s a little 3ft ENE swell with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is still weak (97), but it’s clean. The catch? It’s labeled as “surfable but very ordinary,” and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. Not the day to call in sick for.
Thursday the 27th is your best bet in this whole 16-day window. Morning brings a clean 4ft S swell with a period of 7 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the SSW at 12 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 168. The afternoon is even cleaner with a light cross-off breeze. It’s not pumping, but it’s the standout for the period – small, clean, and ridable for the intermediate crowd. Leggy Point is inconsistent here, so catching it on a clean day like this is a win.
From the 28th through to the 6th of September, it’s a real mixed bag of small surf and iffy winds. There’s a sniff of something on Friday the 4th of September morning with a clean 3ft S swell and a moderate combined energy of 218, and the wind is cross-off. It scored a decent mark for the conditions, but again, it’s a one-off morning window.
The last day, Sunday the 6th of September, fades back into small and weak territory.
Look, if you’re a kitesurfer, some of those afternoons with a bit more wind and small chop might look fun, but for a paddle surfer, Leggy Point is on a real lean stretch. Hang in there, keep an eye on the long-range for the 4th, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | S 9 | ENE 6 | S 11 | S 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 6 | 3 | 220 | 160 | 227 | 125 | 89 | 71 | 73 | 104 | 66 | 71 | 63 | 48 | 117 | 97 | 79 | 70 | 54 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:55PM1.38m | 4:54AM0.95m | 4:52PM1.43m | 5:52AM1.02m | 5:41PM1.50m | 6:35AM1.11m | 6:23PM1.57m | 7:12AM1.20m | 7:02PM1.62m | 7:46AM1.28m | 7:40PM1.65m | 8:19AM1.35m | 8:17PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:13PM0.55m | 9:57AM0.64m | 11:59PM0.47m | 11:00AM0.61m | 00:36AM0.38m | 11:53AM0.55m | 1:10AM0.29m | 12:39PM0.48m | 1:42AM0.22m | 1:22PM0.41m | 2:14AM0.17m | 2:02PM0.35m | 2:46AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 11 | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 220 | 160 | 227 | 125 | 89 | 26 | 22 | 47 | 66 | 71 | 63 | 48 | 117 | 97 | 79 | 70 | 54 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 6 | S 6 | ENE 8 | S 15 | ENE 8 | E 5 | SSE 17 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 157 | 7 | 11 | 28 | 71 | 42 | 26 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 51 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 33 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 9 | S 4 | S 18 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 8 | — | 6 | — | 8 | 8 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 16 | 30 | 27 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | SE 2 | SE 3 | SE 5 | — | E 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | NW 2 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | E 2 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21 | — | 12 | 29 | 21 | 31 | 73 | 104 | — | 1 | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 250 | 106 | 71 | 71 | 7 | 7 | 126 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 87 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
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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).
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