Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Leggy Point.

Right off the bat, the first week is a bit of a slow grind. We’ve got a few little waves sneaking in from the 5th to the 7th, but to be honest, they’re not really worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, and the conditions are just ordinary. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting at just 42 on Wednesday morning, so it’s a real struggle for any kind of ride.

Thursday the 8th shows a glimmer of hope. Saturday morning looks glassy with no wind, and while the swell is still only 1ft from the SSE, it’s clean. The combined energy is still pretty low at 62, so it’s more of a longboard or a soft-top kind of session to get wet.

We then hit a real dry spell from the 8th afternoon through to the 12th. The wind picks up, the swell stays small and messy, and the combined energy doesn’t get much above 182. It’s a tough run, with a lot of cross-onshore and onshore wind making things choppy.

But hold onto your board, because things change dramatically on Thursday the 13th. That morning, we get a solid 7ft swell from the south, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 705. The wind is a light offshore from the SW, so it’s clean. This is the standout of the whole forecast. Leggy Point is a beach and reef setup, and with that size and offshore wind, it’s going to be pumping. The water temperature is about 64°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but that’s no big deal when the waves are this good.

The quality carries through the 14th and 15th. Friday morning the 14th has another 5ft from the south, with a cross-offshore wind, and combined energy at 510. Saturday the 15th brings a solid 6ft from the south in the afternoon, with the combined energy hitting 554. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean and lined up. Just be aware, Leggy Point is inconsistent and can be a bit of a gamble, but when it turns on like this, it’s a proper session.

The second week is a bit more mixed. Sunday the 16th has some rain showers and a building cross-on wind, which knocks the quality down. Monday the 17th is marginal with a stronger cross-shore wind and choppy conditions.

However, Tuesday the 18th is another strong day. The morning has 5ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period, combined energy of 546, and a light cross-off wind. That’s a good, clean, solid swell. The afternoon holds up too.

Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th offer some more fun, but the size drops. The 20th is a glassy morning with a 3ft SE swell, combined energy of 253, which is a nice, clean, small-wave day if you’re looking for a cruisy paddle.

Overall, the big winner here is the 13th, 14th, and 15th of August. The 18th is the other standout in the second week, but it’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on the forecast. For now, get your gear ready for that Thursday the 13th.

Rusty.

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