Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.1°C
0.3° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with 472 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, the next sixteen days at Leggy Point are gonna test your patience, but there are a couple of windows where it all comes together. This is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the swell, but it’s inconsistent, so you gotta pick your moments. The water’s sitting at 65°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The action starts this Saturday, the 29th of August. Morning’s looking alright with 4ft of SSE swell, a 10-second period, and a cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 319, so there’s some push. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and rideable. Stay for the arvo—the swell bumps up to 5ft from the same SSE direction, the wind drops lighter, and the wave energy climbs to 491. This is a solid, clean wave for an intermediate. Crowds are a thing here sometimes, so expect a few others in the water.

Sunday the 30th of August is a true standout. You’ll wake up to glassy conditions—absolutely flat calm, no wind—and 3ft of SSE swell with a 10-second period. The water will be like a mirror. Energy is at 222, which is moderate and friendly. For a spot that rarely breaks consistently, this is a gift. Perfect for a longboard or a funboard; it’ll be clean and mellow. The morning is the only show, though; by arvo the wind swings onshore and chops it up.

Monday the 31st of August also has a glassy morning window: 3ft of S swell, 8-second period, and enough energy at 287 to keep things interesting. The wind is dead calm again. But the swell is a bit short-period, so the waves might be a little fat and dumpy—still, it’s clean and you’ll get some rides.

After that, we hit a real dry spell. From Tuesday the 1st of September all the way through to Saturday the 5th of September, it’s pretty grim. The swell drops off, the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, and the energy levels dip into the low double-digits. Not worth paddling out.

There’s a little glimmer on Sunday the 6th of September—5ft of S swell rolls in with an 11-second period that’s got some genuine groundswell feel to it. The wave energy jumps to 595, which is legit. But the morning cross-shore wind is light, so it might be workable if you’re patient. By arvo, a fresh cross-onshore wind kills it. This one’s marginal.

Then another long gap of poor conditions, with cross-shore and onshore winds and tiny swell, right through to the 8th of September.

The best wave of the entire outlook, and I mean the standout, is on Wednesday the 9th of September. Morning session: 7ft of S swell, 10-second period, and a fresh offshore wind from the SSW that will groom those faces. Combined energy is a strong 752—this is proper. This is for experts only; 7ft on a beach and reef break with a longer period will be powerful. If you’ve got the skills, this is the day to circle. The arvo holds at 6ft with a clean cross-off breeze, energy at 642, still very good. This is the pick of the whole run.

Thursday the 10th of September is marginal—5ft of SSE swell, but the wind is light and cross-onshore, putting a few ripples on the face. Energy is moderate at 318. Not the best, but you could scratch out a wave.

Things get small and blowy again until Sunday the 13th of September. That morning brings 6ft of S swell with a 10-second period and a very light cross-shore breeze. The combined energy is huge—1048—so there’s plenty of power. But again, that’s expert territory. The wind is light enough to keep it semi-clean, but the afternoon gets hammered by a strong onshore.

Bottom line: Sunday the 30th of August morning is your glassy, mellow standout for a fun session. Wednesday the 9th of September morning is the big-swell, offshore, expert-level highlight. Everything else is picking through scraps or waiting it out. There are gaps of four or five days in there with nothing to recommend—standard for an inconsistent spot like this.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.2
SSE
10
1.6
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10
1
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.9
S
9
1
S
9
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S
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11
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10
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SSE
9
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S
10
0.5
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.4
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
269
472
192
113
126
158
153
105
110
85
191
143
96
71
50
48
30
49
46
85
38
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SE
5
SW
5
NNW
15
E
0
W
0
E
20
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
25
NW
15
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
NW
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:54PM1.63m
9:27AM1.45m
9:33PM1.57m
10:03AM1.49m
10:13PM1.48m
10:43AM1.51m
10:58PM1.36m
11:28AM1.51m
11:50PM1.23m
12:22PM1.51m
00:54AM1.12m
1:26PM1.51m
2:14AM1.04m
Low Tide
2:42PM0.30m
3:18AM0.15m
3:23PM0.28m
3:50AM0.18m
4:07PM0.29m
4:25AM0.23m
4:56PM0.32m
5:03AM0.31m
5:53PM0.37m
5:47AM0.39m
7:02PM0.42m
6:42AM0.47m
8:22PM0.44m
rain showers
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5:32
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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