Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Leggy Point.

The first thing you need to know is that the next few days are the only real window of action here. After that, the swell just drops off a cliff and we’re looking at a long, flat stretch with nothing worth paddling out for. The combined swell energy in that early window is moderate to strong (1133), but it’s coming with some tricky conditions that you’ll need to pick your moments for.

Tuesday morning, September 8th, kicks it off with a solid 8ft SSE swell, period at 9 seconds. The wind is a cross-off from the South at 30 km/h, which keeps the surface reasonably clean. That’s a decent combo, but the combined energy is strong (1133) and the size is pushing into the range that’s getting a bit much for beginners. It’s a beach-and-reef setup, and with that size and a moderate period, it’ll be shapely enough but you’ll want to be on your game. Tuesday afternoon eases to 7ft, wind drops to a gentle 15 km/h, and the water temp is sitting at 66°, with only a slight anomaly – right about normal for this time of year.

The standout window is Thursday, September 10th. Thursday morning we’ve got a 8ft S swell, period stretching to 10 seconds, and a nice offshore wind from the Southwest at 15 km/h. That’s fresh offshore and clean, with combined energy ramping up to 1415 – strong and punchy. This is the best on offer, no question. The swell direction is South, which lines up nicely with the optimum Southeast direction for Leggy Point. Thursday afternoon keeps the 8ft size, but the wind swings cross-off and the period bumps to 11 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. That longer period means longer lulls between sets, making it easier to get out the back. For the more experienced surfers, the morning session Thursday is the one to aim for.

Friday, September 11th, still has some life. The morning is a clean 7ft SSE swell, with a gentle offshore from the Southwest (15 km/h). The period is 10 seconds, so decent shape. Friday afternoon drops to 7ft, still clean. Saturday morning, September 12th, is smaller at 5ft, and the wind is light and cross-off, so it’s a good option for a more relaxed session if you missed the bigger days.

After Saturday afternoon, the wheels fall off. The wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, the swell drops below 3ft, and the combined energy crashes into double digits (52, 5, 62). From Sunday, September 13th, through to the end of the forecast on September 23rd, it’s a long, flat stretch. There’s the odd tiny pulse on the 16th giving 5ft, but the wind is cross-shore and the quality is poor. The 20th of September morning shows a 3ft S swell with a light offshore, but the combined energy is weak (131) and the period is short at 7 seconds – surfable but very ordinary.

For crowd prediction, Leggy Point can get a few people out, so expect some company on the better days, especially Thursday and Friday.

So, bottom line: if you can get out Thursday morning, September 10th, that’s your best shot. Focus on the first few days and then don’t bother checking the forecast for a while.

Rusty.

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