Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.8° C
0.2° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 3,079 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with SE 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 16th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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

First off, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The surf kicks off on Thursday the 9th, but after that, it’s a real mixed bag. For the next few days, we’re in for a treat with some nice, clean surf. The water temp is pretty much where you’d expect it for this time of year, nothing crazy.

Thursday the 9th morning, we’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the SE, with a 10-second period. Combined energy is moderate at 862 – feels like there’s some proper push behind it. Light rain, but the wind is a gentle offshore from the SW, keeping things clean. This is the standout. Thursday afternoon drops a bit to 6ft, still SE, and the wind goes cross-off, so still good waves on offer.

Friday the 10th keeps the good times rolling. Morning sees 6ft from the SE, with a light cross-off breeze. Clean. Afternoon gets even better – 5ft SE, and the wind goes glassy. That’s about as clean as it gets. This is your window.

Now, Saturday the 11th things start to fall apart. The swell drops to 4ft in the morning with a cross-shore wind, making for a bit of chop. By the afternoon, it’s down to 3ft and the wind is up, so it’s not worth getting excited about. The rest of the week is a write-off – Sunday through the following Wednesday, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves, mostly under 3ft, with energy readings dropping below 100. A lot of cross-off or cross winds, and the swell period is short. Not much to work with.

Thursday the 16th throws in a big jump: a 10ft southerly swell, but with a near-gale blowing. The combined energy is huge at 2927, but the wind is just too strong. That’s a kite surfer’s dream, but for a paddle, it’s a battle. That theme continues through Saturday the 18th – big swell, but brutal winds.

We finally get a little window on Sunday the 19th. Morning is 3ft from the SE with a moderate offshore, clean. Afternoon picks up to 5ft from the SSE, with a gentle offshore and clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 283. It’s not the size of the early window, but the wind is right. Good, clean fun.

From Monday the 20th onward, it’s back to small stuff, under 3ft, with cross-off winds. The period for the 20th is a nice long 12 seconds, which would normally be great, but the swell is too small to get excited about. The rest of the run looks flat, with energy readings in the double digits.

So, to wrap it up: Thursday 9th and Friday 10th are your days. Leggy Point on that SE swell with light offshore and glassy winds is the pick of the forecast. The rest of it is either too small, too windy, or both. Also, note that Leggy Point is inconsistent – it doesn’t always fire, so when it does, you jump on it.

Stay on it.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

Thursday
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Friday
10
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
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10
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9
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SE
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1.5
SE
10
1.2
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9
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11
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0.2
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17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
757
602
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408
225
190
160
81
58
21
30
146
31
17
39
8
23
1165
2844
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
W
5
S
10
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
30
WNW
25
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20
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25
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25
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20
WNW
15
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40
SW
55
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High Tide
3:28PM1.51m
3:48AM1.18m
4:29PM1.62m
5:04AM1.16m
5:30PM1.73m
6:15AM1.19m
6:28PM1.83m
7:17AM1.23m
7:23PM1.91m
8:13AM1.29m
8:15PM1.95m
9:04AM1.33m
9:04PM1.94m
Low Tide
10:03PM0.52m
9:44AM0.45m
11:16PM0.43m
10:44AM0.44m
00:23AM0.32m
11:45AM0.42m
1:21AM0.22m
12:44PM0.39m
2:14AM0.14m
1:41PM0.37m
3:03AM0.09m
2:35PM0.36m
3:50AM0.09m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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8
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9
14
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11
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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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