Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Issued: 9 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
19.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,155 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 4th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 6th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about Leggy Point.

Alright, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a slow burn, but there’s some real magic in the middle. You’re looking at a stretch of small or sloppy surf to start, but a decent windswell shows up and then we get a solid push of groundswell that makes it all worthwhile.

Friday, July 3rd, is a write-off. Tiny 1ft E windswell with a short 9-second period and a stiff cross-breeze. The energy is weak (24). Just not worth paddling out.

Saturday, July 4th, we finally see some shape come in, but it’s still small. We’ve got a 3ft S swell with a decent 12-second period, and the wind is super light. The energy is moderate (290). It’s marginal, but it wouldn’t be a bad session if you’re just wanting to get wet. Sunday, July 5th, the swell jumps to 8ft from the S, with a 11-second period, but the wind is strong and cross-off. The energy is strong (1674), but those conditions are going to make it a battle and the quality is looking marginal.

Now, Tuesday, July 7th, is a standout. The swell is a solid 8ft to 8ft from the SSE with a 10 to 11-second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The real star is the wind: moderate offshore from the SW and SSW. That’s going to groom the lines perfectly. This is excellent, punchy surf for experienced surfers. The energy is very strong (1239 to 1451). Wednesday, July 8th, is also very good with a 7ft SE swell and light offshore winds in the morning (energy 952). Good shape, clean walls.

The following week, Wednesday, July 15th afternoon is another absolute highlight. This is the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a 8ft S swell with a very long 13-second period, and it’s paired with light offshore winds from the SSW. The combined energy is massive (2412). For a reef and beach setup like Leggy Point, that long-period groundswell is a dream. The lines will be lined up and powerful. This is for experienced surfers. Thursday, July 16th, sees the swell go huge – 12ft from the SSE with 13-second period (energy 3947) – but it’s flagged as too big for the break. That’s double overhead plus, and just unruly.

Friday, July 17th, offers a return to some strong, clean power with a 7ft to 7ft S swell and gentle offshore winds. Still excellent.

There are a couple of longer gaps of poor or small surf. The first stretch is from Saturday, July 11th afternoon through Tuesday, July 14th morning – basically three days of tiny, weak, or onshore junk. Then after the big swell on the 16th, Saturday, July 18th gets blown out by a strong 22 mph cross-wind and 10ft swell, so that’s a no-go.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
!
2
3
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.6
S
7
1
S
12
1
S
10
1.3
S
9
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
10
3
S
11
2.4
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
2.4
SE
11
2.3
SE
11
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
12
1.8
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
12
33
271
188
247
1663
1347
2155
1012
1324
926
1110
1338
1167
884
724
496
421
569
640
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
30
W
15
WNW
5
NW
10
ESE
5
S
30
S
30
S
25
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
S
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
15
S
15
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
10:42AM1.26m
10:26PM1.69m
11:22AM1.27m
11:05PM1.61m
12:03PM1.29m
11:48PM1.53m
12:47PM1.32m
00:36AM1.43m
1:35PM1.36m
1:31AM1.33m
2:29PM1.43m
2:35AM1.24m
3:28PM1.51m
3:48AM1.18m
Low Tide
4:05PM0.58m
5:14AM0.29m
4:49PM0.60m
5:51AM0.31m
5:38PM0.61m
6:29AM0.35m
6:33PM0.62m
7:10AM0.38m
7:36PM0.61m
7:55AM0.41m
8:47PM0.58m
8:47AM0.44m
10:03PM0.52m
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rain showers
rain showers
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clear
clear
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:54
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4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
 mm
1
2
2
4
1
3
1
2
3
Temp °C
20
18
12
14
15
16
15
16
15
16
16
16
15
16
15
14
15
16
15
14
14
Feels °C
14
11
6
12
13
11
9
9
9
11
11
11
11
12
12
11
12
12
10
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.6
S
7
1
S
12
1
S
10
0.9
S
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
3
S
11
0.2
E
14
2.3
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
2.4
SE
11
2.3
SE
11
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
9
1.8
SSE
10
Energy kJ
13
12
33
271
188
112
11
12
2155
16
957
926
1110
1338
1167
884
724
496
421
505
640
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
11
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
E
12
0.3
S
12
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.6
SE
14
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.2
ESE
13
0.8
S
9
1.4
SSE
12
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
3
10
11
5
27
26
13
15
13
116
108
78
68
17
95
569
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
13
0.3
E
12
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
13
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.4
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
2
11
14
27
23
13
5
18
4
51
22
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
3
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
1.3
S
9
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
10
3
SSE
11
2.4
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
10
1.8
SE
9
1.2
S
9
Energy kJ
6
5
3
247
1663
1347
1668
1012
1324
577
230
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
88
116
9
7
35
0
135
479
340
212
212
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
4
4
5
8
4
5
7
4
9
9
8
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Leggy Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Cessnock, Port Stephens and Central Coast.

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