Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
17.7°C
0.7° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSE swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ENE 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 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 26th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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.

Alright, let’s be straight with you. The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some swell, but the conditions are going to be fighting us for much of it. Don’t get your hopes up too high for the early days. The first real standout window is a solid week away, but it’s worth holding out for.

We’ll start with Wednesday the 26th. There’s a small 2ft ENE swell pushing through in the morning, but the wind is howling from the WSW at 19 mph on the afternoon. It’s just not worth the paddle. The energy is weak at 90, so it’s a pass.

Thursday the 27th sees a jump in size to 5ft, coming from the south (S) with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 454. The wind is cross-off from the S in the morning, but the surf report flags it as marginal. The afternoon turns clean with a light SE cross-shore, but it’s still not firing on all cylinders.

Friday the 28th is a similar story. Another 5ft swell from the SSE, period 11 seconds. The energy is up to 602, which is decent. Morning is glassy with a slight wind from the NW, but it’s a cross-shore. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a 12 mph SSE wind. It’s surfable, but not the best.

Saturday the 29th is where we start to see a glimmer. The swell hangs around 5-5ft from the SSE. The morning is average, but the Saturday afternoon session is a solid pick. The wind drops to a light SSE breeze, 6 mph, cross-off, and the energy is a strong 552. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is your best bet for the first week. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Sunday the 30th is a bit of a letdown after that. The swell drops to 3ft in the morning, but the wind is offshore from the WSW, 6 mph, so it’s clean. A small window for the longboard or a fun log.

Now, hold onto your boards. Monday the 31st of August is the first real standout. The morning brings a 4ft SSE swell with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s groundswell. The combined energy is a strong 891. The wind is a glassy 3 mph from the SSW, offshore. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one to circle. That long period will make the waves at Leggy Point, a beach and reef setup, start to show some real shape and power. The sets will be solid, and the paddling out will be easier between them. It’s a bit inconsistent here, but when it comes, it’ll be worth it. The afternoon is a letdown with a cross-on wind, so get it in the morning.

After that, we hit a flat spell. From Tuesday the 1st of September through to Saturday the 5th, the energy drops right off, with most readings below 100. The waves are tiny and the wind is messy. A quiet week on the beach.

But then we get a late burst. Sunday the 6th of September shows a 8ft SW swell rolling in. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit of a lumpy, choppy beast. The energy is 697. The wind is a strong cross-off from the WNW, 12 mph. The report says it’s marginal. This is a big, powerful swell for the experts only. If you’re not comfortable in solid, short-period surf, sit this one out.

Then, Monday the 7th of September is the other standout. The swell drops to 4ft from the S, period 8 seconds. The energy is 213. The wind is glassy—absolute glass from the WNW, 3 mph. The report says “expect good surf conditions.” This will be the cleanest session of the whole run. The glassy offshore wind will make the lines beautiful. For the intermediate surfer, this is the one to aim for. The morning is perfect.

Finally, Thursday the 10th of September shows another pulse of 7ft swell from the S with a period of 8 seconds, energy 607. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the W. It’s clean, but again, that’s big, short-period surf. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is Monday the 31st of August for the long-period groundswell, and Monday the 7th of September for the glassy, clean conditions. The Saturday the 29th afternoon is a solid backup. The 8ft days are for the experienced crew only.

Stay stoked, and keep an eye on the sky.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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114
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:02PM1.62m
7:46AM1.28m
7:40PM1.65m
8:19AM1.35m
8:17PM1.66m
8:52AM1.41m
8:54PM1.63m
9:27AM1.45m
9:33PM1.57m
10:03AM1.49m
10:13PM1.48m
10:43AM1.51m
10:58PM1.36m
Low Tide
12:39PM0.48m
1:42AM0.22m
1:22PM0.41m
2:14AM0.17m
2:02PM0.35m
2:46AM0.15m
2:42PM0.30m
3:18AM0.15m
3:23PM0.28m
3:50AM0.18m
4:07PM0.29m
4:25AM0.23m
4:56PM0.32m
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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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