Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Leggy Point. This is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the south swell, and it’s an inconsistent wave that needs the right combo to fire. The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a couple of standouts that are worth marking on the calendar.

We start off with a bit of a tease. First thing Sunday morning, the 26th of July, we’ve got a clean 6 ft south swell rolling in with a 11-second period. The combined swell energy is sitting at 697 (moderate), and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW at just 3 mph. It’s looking glassy and clean. This is your best bet for the near term, and it’s a good one. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

The surf drops off fast after that. Sunday afternoon turns messy with a cross-on wind, and Monday through Wednesday is pretty much a write-off. Monday morning the 27th has a small 4 ft S swell with a 9-second period, and although the wind is offshore, the energy is weak (207). By Tuesday and Wednesday, we’re down to knee-high dribble with poor conditions. There’s a solid gap of a few days with nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, hold onto your boards. Thursday morning, the 30th of July, is a proper standout. A 7 ft south swell with a 10-second period, combined energy at 947 (moderate), and a gentle offshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph. It’s clean, it’s offshore, and it’s got some punch. This is where Leggy Point starts to show its teeth. Thursday afternoon the swell bumps up to 8 ft, but the wind shifts to a cross-off and the energy spikes to 2272 (strong). That’s a meaty wave, but it’s getting towards the bigger end, so it’s more for the experienced crew.

Friday morning, the 31st of July, is the big one. A 10 ft south swell with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 2710 (strong). The wind is a clean offshore from the SW at 12 mph. It’s a monster. But, and this is a big but, the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. It’s a ‘wind and tide favorable’ situation, but it’s likely going to be a washing machine. This one is for experts only, and even then, it’s a toss-up. The crowd factor is ‘sometimes’, so you might have some company, but at that size, most folks will be watching from the cliff.

The first week of August sees a drop in size but more consistent conditions. Saturday the 1st has a clean 6 ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, and a moderate offshore wind. It’s surfable, but nothing special. Sunday the 2nd of August is another standout. A 6 ft SSE swell with a longer 11-second period, combined energy of 912 (moderate), and a light offshore breeze from the SW at 6 mph. This is a classic, clean, lined-up day. The longer period gives the waves more shape and energy, and the offshore wind will keep the faces glassy. This is the pick of the second week.

The forecast gets a bit patchy after that. Monday the 3rd through Wednesday the 5th is mostly small and cross-shore junk. But then Thursday the 6th of August brings back a 7 ft south swell with an 8-second period, and a moderate offshore wind. The energy is 912 (moderate), but the period is short (8 seconds), so it’ll be a bit fat and less powerful. Worth a look if you’re desperate.

After that, from the 7th to the 10th of August, it’s a mix of small, weak, and messy. The only bright spot is Sunday the 9th of August, with a 3 ft SE swell, a 10-second period, and a light offshore wind. It’s small, but it’ll be clean.

So, to sum it up: the clear winners are Sunday morning the 26th of July, Thursday morning the 30th of July, and Sunday morning the 2nd of August. The 30th is the biggest, but the 26th and the 2nd offer the best combo of clean conditions and solid, surfable waves. Don’t sleep on the 2nd of August – that 11-second period and light offshore wind is going to be pure joy.

Rusty.

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