Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
17.7°C
0.7° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 299 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 26th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for Leggy Point.

First thing's first—it’s a quiet start. The next few days are pretty much a write-off. Monday afternoon has some 2ft waves, but there’s a solid onshore breeze making it a messy, bumpy mess. Tuesday and Wednesday stay small and unimpressive, with cross-shore winds chopping things up. You might find a clean-ish wave on Wednesday morning, but it's nothing worth rushing for.

The first real sign of life comes on Thursday the 27th. The swell pushes up to around 5ft from the south, and with a light offshore wind, it should clean right up. The energy reading is a moderate 312, and it’s looking like the best waves we've seen so far.

The weekend stays rideable but not amazing. Friday and Saturday have waves in the 3-4ft range, but the winds are a bit all over the place. Saturday afternoon sees the energy jump to 385, but a cross-shore breeze makes it a bit lumpy. Sunday morning is glassy but the swell fades to under 3ft, so it’s pretty weak.

Now, the standout. It’s not big, but it’s quality. On Monday the 31st of August, a long-period groundswell arrives. The wave height is a modest 2ft, but the period is a massive 18 seconds. That’s a very long-period swell, and it’s glassy to start the day. The energy is moderate at 212, so it won’t be powerful, but the wave shape will be clean and lined up. This is a beach and reef setup, and with that southerly direction, it should hold up well. Remember, this spot is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting between sets. But when they come, they’ll be smooth little runners. That’s your best bet of the whole stretch.

After that, things drop off again. Early September is pretty flat, with waves under 2ft and poor conditions. There’s a pulse on the 4th of September with 4ft of south-southeast swell, but it’s accompanied by a fresh 30 km/h cross-offshore wind, which will make it messy and hard to surf.

A more promising sign shows up a day later—Saturday the 5th of September. Swell builds to around 3ft with a period of 10-11 seconds from the south-southeast, and the energy readings are solid, hitting 263 in the morning and surging to 449 in the afternoon. The wind is a light 15 km/h cross-offshore, which should keep it clean. That’s another decent window, but it’s nine days out, so treat it as a hopeful rather than a certainty.

Then it fades out again. The last few days of the forecast see the swell die right off, with waves under 2ft and poor conditions. There’s a little blip on the 8th of September with a 14-second period, but it’s only 1ft. Unless you’re on a longboard and have all day, it’s not worth your time.

So, to sum it up: a slow start, a clean but small session on Thursday morning the 27th, and the real highlight is the glassy, long-period groundswell on Monday the 31st of August. Then you’re waiting until the 5th of September for a more powerful but slightly messier option. It’s not a classic run, but there are a couple of good sessions in there if you’re patient.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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68
56
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71
48
35
191
270
239
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248
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299
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99
81
44
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
15
NW
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NW
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25
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10
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5
NNW
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High Tide
5:41PM1.50m
6:35AM1.11m
6:23PM1.57m
7:12AM1.20m
7:02PM1.62m
7:46AM1.28m
7:40PM1.65m
8:19AM1.35m
8:17PM1.66m
8:52AM1.41m
8:54PM1.63m
9:27AM1.45m
9:33PM1.57m
Low Tide
00:36AM0.38m
11:53AM0.55m
1:10AM0.29m
12:39PM0.48m
1:42AM0.22m
1:22PM0.41m
2:14AM0.17m
2:02PM0.35m
2:46AM0.15m
2:42PM0.30m
3:18AM0.15m
3:23PM0.28m
3:50AM0.18m
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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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