Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a bit is a real mixed bag. We’ve got a single break on the radar, Leggy Point, and it’s an inconsistent joint that only really gets going when the stars align. The first few days are a write-off, but there are a couple of moments that might just be worth the wait.

The forecast kicks off on Tuesday, 1st September, but don’t bother paddling out. We’ve got a weak 3ft S swell at 11 seconds, blown out by a cross-on wind from the NNW. The combined energy is a feeble 181, and the water temp is sitting at 65°, which is bang on average for this time of year. It’s a total dud.

Wednesday and Thursday aren’t any better. The swell drops to 2ft to 2ft, the wind is messy, and the energy numbers are stuck in the double digits. You’re looking at a solid four-day stretch of flat, poor conditions. Friday morning, 4th September, finally shows a glimmer of hope. The wind goes glassy, with a light SW breeze, and the swell is a tiny 2ft from the S at 11 seconds. The energy is 130 – weak, but the glassy surface means the waves will be clean if you’re after a longboard session. It’s the first semi-rideable window, but it’s nothing to get excited about.

Saturday stays poor, but Sunday morning, 6th September, is the first real standout. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the S at 12 seconds, with a combined energy of 252. The wind is light and cross-off from the S, making it clean. It’s not big, but it’s the best-looking surf in the first week. The catch? Leggy Point is inconsistent, so you’ll need to be patient between sets.

Then things get gnarly. From 10th September, a massive swell arrives. We’re talking 10ft to 12ft from the S and SSE, with periods up to 13 seconds. The energy numbers are huge – 2521, 2995, even 4857 on the 10th. This is expert territory only. The wind is clean on the 10th (WNW cross-off) and the 11th (NW cross-off), but the swell is just too big for this beach-and-reef setup. It’s more of a kitesurfing show than a paddle session.

The swell drops back down by 13th September, but the conditions are still marginal. The real sweet spot comes on Monday, 14th September. The morning sees a 4ft swell from the ESE at 11 seconds, with a light offshore SW breeze. The energy is 481, and it’s clean. This is your second standout – a far more manageable size for intermediates, with proper shape from the longer period.

Tuesday, 15th September, is also worth a mention. The morning has a 3ft swell from the S at 9 seconds, clean with a light cross-off wind. The afternoon goes glassy with a 3ft S swell – perfect for a sunset session. Finally, Wednesday, 16th September, brings a solid 6ft S swell at 10 seconds, with a gentle offshore from the SSW. The energy is 566, and the forecast says “very good” conditions. This is the best on offer in the second week. It’s still a week away, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the one to plan for.

Bottom line: Leggy Point is a fickle spot. You’ve got a few small windows of clean, small surf, and a couple of days of massive, expert-only waves. The best bets are Sunday morning the 6th, Monday the 14th, and Wednesday the 16th. Don’t sleep on the 16th.

Rusty.

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