Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSE swell with 915 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with S 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. We’re looking at Leggy Point for the whole run, so that’s where we’re at.
The action starts Friday, July 31st, with a solid S swell around 1.7m (556 combined energy). The period’s 10 seconds, so it’s a mix of ground and wind swell, but the wind is a clean offshore from the SW. Friday morning is the best of the bunch—clean lines, good energy, and an offshore breeze for intermediate surfers. Water temp is about normal for the season.
Saturday, August 1st, the swell drops a bit to 1.6m from the SSE, period 9 seconds, but the wind stays light offshore from the SSW on the morning. It’s still clean and fun, energy moderate (405). Not as punchy as Friday, but still a solid session.
Sunday, August 2nd, brings a bigger, longer-period groundswell—1.7m from the SSE, period 13 seconds, energy at 891. That’s got some grunt, but the wind is cross-onshore from the N, so it’s not as clean. For a beach and reef setup, that long period can make it a bit straight, but the morning is the better shot.
From Monday, August 3rd, the swell fades fast. The rest of the first week and into the second week is small, with waves barely hitting 1.1m. There’s a window from August 4th to 6th where the combined energy drops below 100 (47, 30), so basically no push. The wind stays mostly cross-off or offshore, so it’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride.
Around August 7th and 8th, there’s a little bump—1.4m to 1.5m from the SSE with offshore winds again. Energy is moderate (334, 490), period 10-11 seconds. These are clean, small waves—good for a morning session, but nothing to get too excited about.
After August 9th, it’s a real skunk. The swell drops to knee-high or less, energy under 300. The wind picks up strong around August 13th and 14th, with 40-45 km/h offshore winds from the SW and SSW. That blows the tiny waves flat—clean but unridable for paddle surfing. The last few days are flat, with 0.5m dribbles and no energy.
The clear standout is Friday morning, July 31st at Leggy Point. That’s the one to aim for. Saturday morning is a close second, but Friday has the bigger swell, better energy, and that pure offshore wind. After that, there’s a small window on August 7th and 8th, but it’s a waiting game for the rest. No real swell in the second week—just clean, empty water.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 764 | 552 | 725 | 495 | 400 | 351 | 250 | 876 | 558 | 593 | 314 | 194 | 89 | 25 | 12 | 35 | 272 | 485 | 426 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:29AM1.31m | 9:21PM1.70m | 10:05AM1.34m | 9:59PM1.64m | 10:41AM1.36m | 10:37PM1.56m | 11:20AM1.38m | 11:20PM1.46m | 12:03PM1.40m | 00:08AM1.34m | 12:54PM1.43m | 1:05AM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:26AM0.19m | 3:02PM0.43m | 3:59AM0.19m | 3:43PM0.42m | 4:33AM0.21m | 4:27PM0.43m | 5:07AM0.25m | 5:14PM0.45m | 5:44AM0.30m | 6:09PM0.48m | 6:25AM0.36m | 7:14PM0.50m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 764 | 552 | 527 | 495 | 400 | 351 | 244 | 876 | 558 | 593 | 314 | 194 | 89 | 18 | 12 | 35 | 272 | 485 | 426 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | E 7 | SSE 14 | E 17 | SE 14 | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 250 | 6 | 224 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 22 | S 21 | E 8 | E 16 | E 15 | SE 14 | E 14 | SSE 10 | S 12 | E 13 | E 18 | E 18 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | W 2 | NW 3 | W 3 | — | W 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 725 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 7 | 71 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
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