Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty flat and messy, so don’t rush to get your wettie on. The first real chance of a wave comes in on Friday the 7th of August. That morning, Leggy Point is looking like the standout. It’s a beach and reef setup, exposed to the south-east, and we’ve got a 5ft south swell rolling in with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell. The wind is glassy, straight out of the WSW at only 3 mph, so the surface will be like a mirror. The combined energy of the swell is 586, which is a solid, powerful push. Conditions are glassy, and the water temp is about average for this time of year, so it’ll feel familiar. For a surfer, this is the one to circle. It’s consistent enough but remember this spot is described as inconsistent, so it’s a treat when it lines up like this. It’s an intermediate-level wave, and with crowds being possible, you’ll want to be out early.

The swell holds into the afternoon, bumping up to 7ft from the south, but the wind swings south at 9 mph, making it cross-off. The energy jumps to 1052, which is strong, but the tide might throw a bit of a spanner in the works. Still a solid afternoon session.

Saturday the 8th of August keeps the run going. Morning sees a 5ft south-south-east swell, a 9 mph offshore wind from the WSW, and clean conditions. The energy is a moderate 363. It’s not the standout of the week, but it’s a good, clean wave. The afternoon brings a bit of rain and a cross-shore wind, so the magic fades.

After that, it goes quiet again. There’s a flat spell from Sunday the 9th through to Wednesday the 13th, with only tiny, messy waves and poor conditions. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting again, but with a warning. On Thursday the 13th of August the swell starts to build, but by the afternoon it’s an 12ft south swell with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1958. The wind is cross-off at 22 mph, so it’s clean, but the forecast says this is too big for Leggy Point. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s pushing it. The same goes for Friday the 14th with a 13ft south swell and energy hitting 4925. That’s a beast of a swell, but it’s simply too much for this break. The wind is strong and cross-off, so if you’re a kite surfer, this setup might be more your thing than a paddle session.

Things settle down on Saturday the 15th with a 7ft south-south-east swell and a 12 mph cross-off wind. The energy is 875, still very strong, but it’s surfable for the competent crew. The morning is clean.

The last chance to get wet is Sunday the 16th of August. The morning offers a 4ft south-south-east swell with a 9 mph cross-off wind and clean conditions. The energy is 396, a moderate, fun-sized wave. It’s a good way to end the run.

So, to sum it up: the standout is the glassy morning of Friday the 7th of August at Leggy Point. The second week has some serious size, but it’s likely too big for a paddle unless you’re a pro. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, that Friday morning is the one to aim for.

Rusty.

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