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Leggy Point surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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Leggy Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
20.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Leggy Point surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 1,793 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with E 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (May 31) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 8 | S 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | S 9 | S 13 | S 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | |
109 | 80 | 62 | 66 | 61 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 81 | 45 | 44 | 28 | 58 | 38 | 55 | 64 | 204 | 266 | 776 | 890 | 1793 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 8:18PM1.78m | 8:54AM1.22m | 8:56PM1.78m | 9:39AM1.22m | 9:34PM1.77m | 10:24AM1.21m | 10:13PM1.73m | 11:10AM1.21m | 10:52PM1.68m | 11:58AM1.21m | 11:34PM1.62m | 12:45PM1.22m | 00:20AM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:39PM0.50m | 3:05AM0.38m | 2:18PM0.53m | 3:46AM0.37m | 2:58PM0.57m | 4:27AM0.37m | 3:40PM0.63m | 5:09AM0.38m | 4:24PM0.68m | 5:51AM0.39m | 5:11PM0.72m | 6:33AM0.41m | 6:04PM0.75m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
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Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
14 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | S 9 | E 10 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 |
109 | 80 | 51 | 66 | 28 | 46 | 58 | 57 | 81 | 45 | 44 | 28 | 58 | 38 | 54 | 64 | 138 | 266 | 776 | 890 | 1029 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | E 12 | S 9 | E 10 | SSW 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
94 | 65 | 62 | 65 | 61 | 58 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 33 | 24 | 34 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 10 | S 10 | NE 4 | S 12 | S 11 | S 7 | S 10 | S 15 | E 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — |
2 | 15 | 25 | 8 | 15 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 27 | 55 | 28 | 25 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 4 | SSW 8 | WSW 3 | — | — | S 11 |
3 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 204 | 3 | — | — | 1793 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 49 | 71 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 76 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
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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.











