Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, S swell with 327 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's look at the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a frustrating start. We’ve got a long, dead stretch from the 1st through the 8th of September. The surf is tiny and messy. We're talking waves around 2ft to 4ft from the south, with middling periods that never get really juicy. The wind is all over the place—cross, cross-on, onshore—just wrecking any chance of a clean face. There are a couple of clean afternoons on the 3rd and 5th, but with waves barely 2ft, there’s nothing to actually ride. The combined energy is weak to moderate, mostly sitting under 300. It’s a lot of sitting around for nothing.
There’s one little bright spot on the morning of Sunday the 6th. A 3ft south swell with a decent 12-second period gives a moderate energy of 219. The wind is a light offshore from the southeast, so it should be clean. The report even says "good surf conditions." But it’s a short window before the wind flips and blows it out in the afternoon.
The real event, the one that gets the blood pumping, is Thursday the 10th. But be warned, this one is for experts only. In the early morning, Leggy Point is looking at a serious 10ft swell from the SSE with a very long 14-second period. The energy is monstrous at 2977 (strong to very strong). And the wind? Glassy. Dead calm. That’s a dream scenario, but the forecast clearly states it’s too big for this break. At over 8ft, this is strictly for the elite crew. The previous day, the 9th, also offers a big 8ft to 7ft south swell with a clean cross-off wind and an energy of 1386. It's marked as "marginal", but it’s a solid, heavy day for anyone looking for a challenge.
After that, the plug gets pulled. The 11th has a 5ft swell, but it’s onshore and weak. From the 12th onward, it’s flat and tired. The 13th is a joke with a 0.7ft easterly swell and an energy of just 29. The 14th and 15th have a little more size, but the period is terrible (4-6 seconds), creating weak and crumbly waves. The 16th is the worst of it, with waves at 1ft to 2ft.
So, the standout is clear. Thursday the 10th of September, first light. That 10ft, 14-second SSE groundswell with glassy conditions is the big dog, but it’s only for experts. For the rest of us, the morning of the 6th of September is the one time you might find a clean, fun wave.
Leggy Point is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the south. It's inconsistent, so you have to time it right, and it’s known to get crowded sometimes. The swell is coming from the SSE, which is straight on for that optimum SE direction. Water’s at 65°, which is dead average for this time of year.
In short: a long flat spell, a brief clean chance on the 6th, and then a massive, expert-only bomb on the 10th. After that, save your energy for something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 |
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94 | 151 | 106 | 74 | 82 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 20 | 235 | 137 | 31 | 72 | 49 | 25 | 190 | 219 | 162 | 284 | 153 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:43AM1.51m | 10:58PM1.36m | 11:28AM1.51m | 11:50PM1.23m | 12:22PM1.51m | 00:54AM1.12m | 1:26PM1.51m | 2:14AM1.04m | 2:41PM1.52m | 3:47AM1.04m | 3:58PM1.58m | 5:08AM1.11m | 5:08PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:56PM0.32m | 5:03AM0.31m | 5:53PM0.37m | 5:47AM0.39m | 7:02PM0.42m | 6:42AM0.47m | 8:22PM0.44m | 7:51AM0.54m | 9:49PM0.40m | 9:11AM0.55m | 11:04PM0.32m | 10:30AM0.51m | 00:02AM0.23m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 |
73 | 151 | 106 | 74 | 82 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 18 | 235 | 137 | 31 | 72 | 49 | 25 | 190 | 219 | 162 | 284 | 153 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 11 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SSE 14 | E 5 | — | S 10 |
94 | 22 | 6 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 8 | 40 | 12 | — | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | NE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | NNE 7 | S 18 | NE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — |
22 | 6 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 8 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | ENE 2 | — | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 2 | S 5 | SE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NNW 3 |
— | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 90 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 44 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 84 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 71 | 39 | 26 | 128 | 0 |
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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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