Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Leggy Point, a beach and reef setup that's exposed to the south-east swell.

Right off the bat, this ain't a week for the faint-hearted. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak, or messy conditions before things start to get interesting. The first real blip of hope doesn't come until Tuesday the 11th, and even then, it's a mixed bag. For the first few days, from Thursday the 6th through to Monday the 10th, it's mostly small, onshore junk or just plain weak. Not worth paddling out for.

The first standout that gets my heart beatin' a little faster is Saturday morning, August 15th. We've got a clean 7ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is glassy offshore from the southwest, so it's gonna be clean. The combined energy is strong at 543. Now, this is a short period swell, so it won't have the same grunt as a groundswell, but with those offshore conditions, Leggy Point should offer up some fun, punchy corners. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Then we look ahead to the long range. Wednesday morning, August 19th, is another one to circle on the calendar. The forecast is promising but less certain this far out. We're looking at a clean, glassy 6ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is strong, hitting 758. The wind is glassy, and the forecast suggests very good conditions. This is a solid option for the intermediate crew, as the swell size is manageable.

For the experts, there's a big one on the horizon. Monday morning, August 17th, has a massive 10ft swell from the SE with a period of 11 seconds, packing a very strong combined energy of 2010. The wind is a light cross-shore, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is strictly for the experienced crew who know the lineup and can handle the heavy stuff. It's not a beginner's game.

The real star of the show, however, is the end of the run. Friday morning, August 21st, is a true gem. We've got a clean 4ft swell from the ESE with a long period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 589. The wind is glassy from the WNW. That long-period energy will wrap in nicely, and with the wind perfectly offshore, Leggy Point will be at its absolute best. This is the one to hold out for, a proper session with clean, long lines.

So, the bottom line: the first week is a write-off. The real action starts on the 15th, and the pick of the bunch is the 21st. Keep an eye on the 19th, too. The beach break setup might offer some options for the kite surfers when the wind picks up and the swell gets a bit messy, but for a paddle surfer, the 15th, 19th, and especially the 21st are the days.

Rusty.

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