Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's talk about what's on the menu at Leggy Point. It's a beach and reef setup, and it's an inconsistent spot, so when it lines up, you've gotta be on it. Water temps are sitting at 64°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a thicker spring suit.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, with a proper dry spell to start. From Friday the 7th right through to the end of the 12th, it's a real struggle. We've got tiny swell and messy winds, with combined energy mostly below 200 (116) on the best of those days, meaning very weak, ordinary conditions. You're better off waiting.

Now, things start to look up on Thursday the 13th of August. The morning brings a solid 5ft swell from the south, with a fresh offshore wind from the southwest. That's the cleanest we've seen, and wave energy climbs to 341 – moderate energy that's actually got some push. This is the standout window. The swell period is 8 seconds, which is short, so it won't be the most lined-up groundswell, but with offshore wind, it'll be workable. The afternoon sees a jump to 7ft from the south, but the wind goes cross-off, and the combined energy hits 1138, which is strong. That's a lot of power, and over 5ft, it's getting too big for beginners. Over 8ft, and you're in expert territory, but this sits right on the edge.

Friday the 14th of August morning is another good call. Clean 5ft south swell, light offshore wind, and energy at 380. It's a repeat of the morning before, but with lighter wind, making it super clean. The afternoon still has 4ft, but it's a bit messier. Saturday the 15th morning drops to 2ft from the southeast, still with offshore wind, but it's small.

The 16th and 17th of August see a return of messy conditions, with southerly swells and fresh winds, though the 17th morning has a very long period swell at 15 seconds from the south, with energy at 244. That long period means it'll be better shaped, but it might break too straight on a beach break. For a reef setup like Leggy Point, it could actually be a bonus.

The final week, from the 18th onward, is a real fade. Tiny swells, cross-on winds, and energy mostly below 200. The 22nd of August has a big 12ft swell from the south, but it's onshore wind and a massive 1869 energy. That's a lot of power, but the wind is terrible, and at 12ft, it's only for the most experienced. Honestly, for a beach and reef setup in those conditions, it looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.

Overall, the best bet is Thursday the 13th of August morning, with a clean 5ft south swell and offshore wind. The 14th of August morning is a close second, with lighter winds. Crowds are "sometimes" an issue here, so you might have some company, but it's worth it for those windows.

Rusty.

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