
Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, S swell with 1,640 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards for Leggy Point, kicking off this Friday and running through the weekend. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real action starts Friday morning, July 24th, with a clean 5ft south swell rolling in at 10 seconds. The wind is offshore out of the southwest, so expect some glassy, peeling lines. The energy is solid at (480), and it’s a good, honest intermediate wave. Friday afternoon holds up nicely too, with a 5ft south swell and light cross-offshore wind keeping things tidy.
Saturday morning, July 25th, is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is up to 6ft from the south, but with a cross-shore wind, it’ll be a little jumbled. However, Saturday afternoon is a true standout. The wind goes dead calm, glassy as a mirror, and the swell drops slightly to 5ft but with a lovely 11-second period. This is going to be the best session of the weekend. The energy is moderate at (453), but the conditions will be world-class.
Sunday, July 26th, is another winner. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are clean, with 5ft and 6ft south swells, light cross-offshore winds, and very good energy readings (625) and (622) respectively. This is a long weekend of quality.
Monday morning, July 27th, is still good with a glassy, 4ft south swell, but the afternoon fades quickly as the wind turns onshore, killing the shape. From Tuesday, July 28th, through to Wednesday, July 29th, the surf drops right off. We’re looking at tiny, weak waves with poor energy (down to 18). That’s a gap of a couple of days with nothing worth paddling for.
Things pick up again on Thursday, July 30th, with a 4ft south-southeast swell, but it’s accompanied by rain showers and a strong offshore wind. The energy is back up to (308), but it’ll be a bit raw. Friday, July 31st, offers a clean 4ft south swell with moderate offshore wind, a solid option for a morning session.
The first week of August is largely a write-off for quality surf. Small, weak swells and poor winds dominate. There’s a brief flicker on Tuesday, August 4th, with a 5ft south swell in the afternoon, but it’s a short period, so it’ll be a bit fat and messy. On Thursday, August 6th, there’s a clean 5ft south swell with light cross-offshore winds, but the overall energy is moderate and the conditions are just okay.
The real long-range standout is on Saturday, August 8th. A glassy, 3ft south-southeast groundswell, but get this – the period is a massive 13 seconds, and the energy is (364). This is a very long period groundswell. A spot like Leggy Point, a beach and reef setup, will handle this well, giving you long, walled-up rides. It’s a promising sign for the second week, but as always with a forecast that far out, keep your fingers crossed. The afternoon on that day gets messy with onshore wind, so grab the morning session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 16 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
464 | 392 | 1640 | 773 | 441 | 338 | 621 | 621 | 326 | 240 | 158 | 120 | 55 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 7 | 343 | 186 | 422 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:35PM1.45m | 5:04AM0.98m | 5:25PM1.52m | 6:05AM1.02m | 6:09PM1.59m | 6:54AM1.08m | 6:51PM1.65m | 7:37AM1.15m | 7:30PM1.70m | 8:16AM1.21m | 8:08PM1.73m | 8:53AM1.27m | 8:45PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:38PM0.58m | 10:24AM0.58m | 00:26AM0.50m | 11:18AM0.57m | 1:07AM0.42m | 12:09PM0.54m | 1:43AM0.34m | 12:56PM0.51m | 2:18AM0.27m | 1:40PM0.47m | 2:52AM0.21m | 2:22PM0.45m | 3:26AM0.19m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 16 | S 17 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 9 |
464 | 392 | 1640 | 773 | 441 | 338 | 621 | 621 | 326 | 240 | 158 | 120 | 55 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 186 | 422 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | SE 14 | SE 16 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 13 | E 13 | S 11 | E 12 | S 10 |
14 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 119 | 3 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 19 | E 9 | NE 8 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 12 | E 11 | SE 14 | SE 15 | S 15 | SE 14 | E 13 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 |
2 | 35 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | S 4 | S 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 343 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 174 | 331 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 33 |
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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.
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