Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.0° C
0.4° 

Leggy Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Leggy Point surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,628 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with S 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. 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 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 30th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 30th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Leggy Point.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with small, weak swell and rippy winds. Saturday the 25th is a write-off – the morning has a bit of 6ft southerly swell but it’s messy, and numbers are low. The real story starts to build from Sunday the 26th, and then it gets interesting.

The standout session is Sunday morning, the 26th of July. This is the one to circle. We’ve got a clean 6ft south swell with a good 11-second period pushing in, combined energy is moderate at 697, and the wind is a light cross-off from the west. It’s not huge, but it’s going to be clean, lined up, and that consistent south pulse will have some fun runners. With the break being inconsistent, when it’s on like this, you jump on it. Crowds are possible, so get in early.

Then, hold on to your boards for Thursday the 30th of July. The morning brings a solid 8ft south swell, but the period drops to 9 seconds, so it’s not the cleanest groundswell. The energy is massive at 2180, and we’ve got a clean offshore wind from the south-west. This is strictly for experienced surfers – 8ft is big, and it’ll be a handful. The water temperature is sitting at 64°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The next big moment comes on Wednesday, the 5th of August. This is a high-quality call. The morning has a 7ft south-southeast swell with a very long 13-second period, and the energy is pumping at 1422. The wind is light offshore from the south-west. The afternoon is even better – glassy conditions with an identical 7ft swell at 12 seconds. This is the kind of long-period groundswell that will wrap beautifully into the point. Because it’s a beach-and-reef setup, those long-period waves will hold shape better than a beach break. This is a powerful, clean day for the experts.

Between these standouts, there are a few other sessions worth paddling out for. The Monday morning, the 27th of July, has a smaller 4ft south swell, but it’s glassy. It’ll be a fun, low-energy day (203) for a longboard or a fish. The morning of Friday the 31st has a manageable 5ft south swell with offshore wind, offering a clean session. The morning of Friday the 7th of August offers a clean 4ft south-southeast swell with offshore wind and a moderate 346 energy – a good, clean option.

After the 5th, things taper off. The morning of Saturday the 8th of August has a big 10ft south-southeast swell, but it’s too big for this break, with a short period of 8 seconds and onshore winds. Not good. The following days are a mix of onshore winds and chop, making it a no-go for paddle surfing.

The long gap here is from the 30th of July through to the 5th of August, with only a few average sessions in between. Given the setup, it’s a normal pattern for the area – you wait for the pulses, and when they come, they’re worth it.

So, the best on offer: Sunday morning the 26th for the clean, fun south swell, and Wednesday the 5th of August for the big, powerful, glassy groundswell. Get out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
1
3
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.7
S
11
1.7
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
9
1
S
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.1
SE
13
1.8
S
9
2.5
S
9
1.9
S
9
2.3
S
9
1.6
S
9
2.1
S
9
1.5
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
773
441
357
695
633
313
199
158
90
41
25
13
5
7
493
1265
614
865
412
707
347
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
N
10
WNW
5
W
10
SE
5
WNW
5
WNW
15
ENE
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
NNW
15
NW
25
W
25
SSW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
20
WSW
25
SW
30
SSW
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
5:25PM1.52m
6:05AM1.02m
6:09PM1.59m
6:54AM1.08m
6:51PM1.65m
7:37AM1.15m
7:30PM1.70m
8:16AM1.21m
8:08PM1.73m
8:53AM1.27m
8:45PM1.73m
9:29AM1.31m
9:21PM1.70m
Low Tide
10:24AM0.58m
00:26AM0.50m
11:18AM0.57m
1:07AM0.42m
12:09PM0.54m
1:43AM0.34m
12:56PM0.51m
2:18AM0.27m
1:40PM0.47m
2:52AM0.21m
2:22PM0.45m
3:26AM0.19m
3:02PM0.43m
3:59AM0.19m
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
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6:48
6:48
6:48
6:47
6:46
6:46
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:13
5:13
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Temp °C
16
18
15
14
15
15
16
16
15
18
18
14
16
16
11
12
14
15
13
15
15
Feels °C
12
15
12
12
12
14
15
13
13
16
13
10
8
9
6
6
8
8
7
9
12
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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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