Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s on the cards for Leggy Point over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird going on there. Leggy Point is a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the swell, and it usually needs a solid southerly push to light up. It’s inconsistent, so when it works, you’ve got to be on it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real window to paddle out is Sunday morning, August 30th. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SSE with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy from the north. Combined energy is 220 – moderate – and it’s looking sweet. That’s the standout of the whole run, honestly. Small but super clean. The break is inconsistent, so it’s a treat when it lines up like this. Get in the water early.

Monday morning, August 31st is similar – 3ft from the south, glassy NE wind, combined energy at 297. Another good window, just a touch more size. This is the second best option.

After that, things go quiet. From Tuesday, September 1st through to Monday, September 7th, it’s mostly onshore or cross-shore winds and small, weak surf. There’s a gap of several days with nothing worth writing home about. The energy drops into the double digits or low triple digits, and the waves are small and messy.

Wednesday morning, September 9th brings a little pulse back – 4ft from the south, 8-second period, combined energy 216, and a clean cross-off breeze. That’s a solid, clean morning for a quick session.

Then Thursday morning, September 10th is the big one. Swell jumps to 8ft from the south with an 11-second period, and combined energy is a hefty 1238. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the NNW, which puts a few ripples on it. This size is only for experienced surfers – it’s too big for beginners. It’s the biggest swell of the forecast, but that cross-onshore keeps it from being perfect. Still, for the crew who can handle it, that’s the best size of the run.

After that, it fades again. Friday, September 11th still has 5ft from the south in the morning, clean cross-off wind, but it’s on the way down. The rest of the run into mid-September is small and weak, with energy dropping below 100. Not much to get excited about.

So, the standout is Sunday morning, August 30th for the glassy conditions, and the big one is Thursday morning, September 10th if you’ve got the skills. Everything else is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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