Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.8° 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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, E swell with 828 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with E 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the desk. Let's talk about what's cookin' for Leggy Point.

First up, the forecast has a bit of a slow start. The swell is around, but the conditions are a bit messy. We're looking at a few days of clean-up before we get to the real good stuff.

Right now, into Sunday the 19th, we're looking at a lumpy 6 ft swell from the east, but that 12 mph cross-shore wind is putting a chop on it. It's a bit of a battle just to get a decent one. The wave energy is moderate (912), so there's some push, but it's not clean. Monday and Tuesday aren't much better, with the wind staying cross-on and the swell dropping off. A bit of a frustrating start, to be honest.

We see a bit of a glimmer Thursday morning the 23rd. The swell is tiny, only 2 ft, but the wind goes light cross-off, cleaning up the surface. It's surfable, but you'll be working for it. The energy is weak (80).

Now, the first real standout shows up on Friday the 24th. The morning session is where it's at. We get a clean 5 ft swell from the south, with a gentle 9 mph offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate (438), and the conditions are set to be good. That's the best wave of this first week, no doubt.

Then we get a real treat on Saturday the 25th. The morning is glassy, with a long-period, 18-second groundswell from the south-southeast. The swell is only 2 ft, but that period is incredible. It'll be a clean, long-lined wave, but 2 ft is small, so it's a longboard or a big fish. The energy is moderate (461). This is a great session for the patient surfer.

The following week is a mixed bag, but the real beast is lurking. The last couple of days of July and into August get interesting. The wind goes clean offshore, but the swell gets big. On Thursday the 30th of July, the afternoon shows a 6 ft swell from the south-southeast with a 12-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1160 – strong wave energy. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean.

Then Friday the 31st of July is the big one. The morning shows a solid 8 ft swell from the south-southeast, with a 12-second period and a staggering 1934 combined energy. It's a fresh 19 mph offshore wind. This is a powerful, clean swell, but at 8 ft, it's for the experienced crew only. Beginners, stay on the beach for this one.

Saturday the 1st of August keeps the size up with a 8 ft south-southeast swell in the morning, but the wind picks up to a strong 25 mph offshore in the afternoon. That's a serious paddle, and the wave energy is 1836. It's a proper challenge, but the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing at that point due to the wind strength.

The real standout in this whole outlook is Friday the 31st of July. The clean, strong offshore wind and that powerful 8 ft south-southeast swell with massive energy is the best on offer. The morning of Saturday the 25th is a close second for the sheer quality of the glass and long-period groundswell, even if it's small.

Stay safe out there, and I'll see you in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.9
E
11
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
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10
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
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9
0.6
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9
0.6
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0.5
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9
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7
2
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9
1.6
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1.3
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9
1.1
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10
1
S
13
1
S
14
1.4
S
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
798
637
639
595
495
346
240
196
92
86
65
62
43
86
649
413
295
228
319
423
485
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
10
N
10
N
25
ENE
15
N
20
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
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20
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20
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:13PM1.37m
00:10AM1.45m
1:01PM1.37m
00:56AM1.29m
1:51PM1.36m
1:46AM1.15m
2:44PM1.37m
2:44AM1.04m
3:40PM1.40m
3:53AM0.99m
4:35PM1.45m
5:04AM0.98m
5:25PM1.52m
Low Tide
6:06PM0.52m
6:38AM0.35m
7:03PM0.58m
7:17AM0.43m
8:07PM0.64m
7:57AM0.50m
9:20PM0.66m
8:41AM0.54m
10:35PM0.63m
9:30AM0.57m
11:38PM0.58m
10:24AM0.58m
00:26AM0.50m
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Feels °C
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14
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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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