Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ at Leggy Point.

We’ve got a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with a real standout window around the 10th if you’re an experienced surfer. The water is sitting at 66°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so no wetsuit surprises there.

The first real recommendation kicks off Monday morning, September 7th. It’s small, with 4ft of swell from the S at 8 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the S at 3 mph, making for clean conditions. Combined wave energy is moderate (255). A nice little warm-up, but not the main event.

Tuesday morning, the 8th, sees a jump to 8ft from the S, but it’s a short period of 8 seconds and the wind is a moderate 16 mph cross-offshore. The energy is strong (1057), and it’s clean, but the size is getting into the territory where beginners might want to sit this one out. The standout here is Tuesday afternoon: 7ft SSE swell, 9 seconds, and lighter winds at 9 mph cross-offshore. The energy is moderate (578) and the forecast calls for very good surf conditions.

Now, the real highlight—and I’m getting a bit excited here—is Thursday morning, September 10th. This is the one for experienced crew. We’re looking at 8ft of SSE swell, a solid 10-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the SSW at 16 mph. The combined energy is very strong (1408), and the conditions are called excellent for experienced surfers. This is a deep-water groundswell hitting an exposed point, so it’s got the grunt. The offshore wind will keep the faces smooth. Crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Leggy Point, so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.

Friday morning, the 11th, holds at 8ft from the SSE, 9 seconds, with a moderate cross-offshore wind. Energy is still high (1050), but the forecast is only marginal, so it’s a step down in quality.

The weekend rolls in with a drop in size. Saturday morning, the 12th, has 5ft SSE swell, 9 seconds, 9 mph cross-offshore wind, and the energy is moderate (503). The forecast says very good conditions, so it’s a solid session for a broader range of surfers.

From Sunday, September 13th, through to the 15th, it gets pretty poor. Swell drops under 3ft, winds shift onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy plummets. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations.

We see a bit of a pulse again on Tuesday afternoon, September 15th, with 6ft from the SSE, but it’s a messy 6-second period with strong winds. Not worth paddling out.

Wednesday morning, September 16th, brings a return to clean conditions: 5ft from the S, 8 seconds, light 9 mph cross-offshore wind, and moderate energy (332). Decent, but nothing special.

The long-range stuff, around the 17th and 18th, is mostly onshore winds and choppy conditions, with size up to 8ft but poor quality. The last notable mention is Tuesday morning, September 22nd, with 6ft from the S, a short 6-second period, but light 6 mph cross-offshore wind and energy of 251. It’s a glimpse of something better, but it’s a long way off.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet in the whole 16-day window is Thursday morning, September 10th, for the experienced surfer. If you’re looking for something smaller but still clean, Tuesday afternoon the 8th and Saturday morning the 12th are your picks.

Rusty.

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