Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ESE swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ESE 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 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
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 on the cards for Leggy Point.
First thing to say is, it's a bit of a slow burn. We've got a long stretch of flat to tiny, messy conditions right through the end of August. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so don't forget the booties for the first few sessions.
The real story here is stacked right at the end of the run. The pick of the whole period, and the one to keep your eye on, is Monday afternoon, 31 August. The wind is forecast to go cross-offshore from the WNW, cleaning things right up, with a solid 6ft swell from the south. The wave energy is ramping up hard – you can feel it in the water, a reading of 755 (moderate energy). It's going to be a proper session.
Then, if you're an experienced surfer, the following morning on Tuesday, 1 September is a beast. The swell is predicted to be a very heavy 12ft from the south, with 11-second periods, but the wind is offshore from the SW. The energy readings are off the charts at 4337 (strong to very strong energy). This is expert territory only – too big for the average punter, and the paddle out will be a mission. It's a long way out, so the confidence is lower, but it's the standout on the cards.
The rest of the window is a write-off. From the 18th through to the 30th of August, there’s virtually nothing rideable. A few tiny glassy mornings on the 19th and 23rd might give you a waist-high dribble, but that's about it. Don't waste your time until that last week hits.
So, to sum it up: wait for the end of August and the start of September. That's where the gold is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 120 | 127 | 157 | 92 | 214 | 169 | 64 | 50 | 65 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 51 | 55 | 45 | 48 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:12PM1.39m | 00:16AM1.16m | 12:59PM1.36m | 1:04AM1.03m | 1:52PM1.34m | 2:06AM0.94m | 2:52PM1.35m | 3:30AM0.91m | 3:55PM1.38m | 4:54AM0.95m | 4:52PM1.43m | 5:52AM1.02m | 5:41PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:30PM0.53m | 6:20AM0.46m | 7:31PM0.60m | 6:59AM0.54m | 8:45PM0.63m | 7:47AM0.60m | 10:07PM0.62m | 8:49AM0.64m | 11:13PM0.55m | 9:57AM0.64m | 11:59PM0.47m | 11:00AM0.61m | 00:36AM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 8 | S 6 | SSE 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 34 | 55 | 125 | 86 | 214 | 169 | 64 | 50 | 65 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 51 | 55 | 45 | 48 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SE 14 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | S 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 4 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | S 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 47 | 85 | 92 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 45 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | S 17 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | S 12 | — | S 10 | S 6 | S 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | S 6 | ENE 8 | S 18 | ENE 8 | S 15 |
| kJ | 9 | 6 | 30 | 26 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | — | ENE 3 | NE 5 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | NE 4 | — | NE 7 | — |
| kJ | 120 | 127 | 157 | — | 4 | 37 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 9 | — | 23 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 128 | 128 | 3 | 0 | 303 | 3 | 3 | 71 | 3 | 13 | 88 | 174 | 290 | 748 | 84 | 39 | 303 | 7 | 7 | 71 | 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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