Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s cooking out here. This is a bit of a slow start, but there’s a couple of sessions that are going to be worth the wait. The main story is a build-up of southern swell energy, but we’ve got to be patient through the early part of the week.

First up, there’s nothing to get excited about until Thursday the 13th. The first few days are a write-off with messy cross-shore winds and weak, short-period swell. Tuesday morning is clean, but the swell is tiny at 2ft – not enough to bother with. So, a quiet start.

Right, Thursday morning the 13th is where it gets interesting. Leggy Point wakes up with a solid 6ft swell from the south, with a moderate offshore wind out of the southwest. The wave energy is pumping (898), and the conditions are clean. This is a proper session for the intermediate crew. That swell direction is exactly what this spot likes, and with that offshore wind, it’s going to be a standout morning. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The quality drops off a bit Thursday afternoon as the wind swings cross-off, but it’s still rideable. Friday the 14th is a step down in size (4ft), but the wind is light and variable, so it’ll be clean and fun. The wave energy is moderate (250). A good option for a more relaxed paddle.

Saturday the 15th offers a punchy 6ft south swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-off, so it’s a bit of a battle. The energy is strong (699), but the quality is only marginal. This is more of a grinder’s session.

Then we get a bit of a lull through Sunday and Monday with lumpy, wind-affected surf. Not worth planning around.

Now, hold on for the second week. Thursday the 20th morning looks clean with a 6ft south-east swell and a light offshore. The wave energy is solid (381). It’s a good, clean option.

But the real standout for the whole run is Sunday the 23rd. Leggy Point is going to be absolutely pumping. A 6ft swell from the east, with a 12-second period delivering serious groundswell energy (1570). The wind is dead calm, glassy. This is the one. The period is long, so it’s going to be a proper point-break wave, holding its shape. This is for experienced surfers – the power is real. The morning session is the one to chase.

Monday the 24th follows up with a similar 5ft east swell, glassy again, with very strong energy (1102). Another excellent morning for the crew that can handle it.

Overall, the best bet is the Sunday morning the 23rd, with that glassy, long-period east swell. Thursday morning the 13th is the best of the first week. Crowds are possible at Leggy Point, especially on those premium days, because it’s exposed and can get busy when it’s good.

Rusty

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