Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's happening at Leggy Point for the next couple of weeks.

The water's running about 66°, which is dead average for this time of year – no surprises there. The forecast is a bit of a slow starter, so don't rush out the door just yet.

The first few days, Tuesday and Wednesday the 21st and 22nd, are a total bust. Crummy surf and funky winds – keep the board in the shed. Thursday the 23rd throws a small bone in the morning with a clean 2ft easterly swell, but it's weak and the period is a measly 9 seconds. It's ridable, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon goes glassy but the swell shrinks to 2ft.

Now, Friday the 24th of July is where we get a spark. A new southerly swell shows up, and the morning delivers a clean 7ft with a sweet offshore breeze from the SW. The energy is building (896), and it's looking very good. This one's for the intermediate to advanced crew, as 7ft is a bit much for the beginners. The afternoon is even better for the experienced lot – 4ft from the SSE, but with a 12-second period, bringing in proper groundswell lines. The energy jumps to 1083, and it's called excellent. The wind is cross-off, so it'll be clean. That's your best window in the first week.

The weekend gets a bit sloppy. Saturday the 25th is all over the place with a cross-shore breeze and a lumpy 6ft south swell. Not great. Sunday the 26th has a better morning with a clean 5ft and offshore wind, but it's not a standout. The following week fades fast, with tiny surf and poor conditions from Monday the 28th through Wednesday the 30th.

Then boom – Thursday the 30th of July. The swell goes absolutely bonkers. They're calling for a massive 10ft southerly swell with a 12-second period. The energy is off the charts (3621). But here's the thing: the wind and tide might be okay, but the report specifically says it's predicted to be too big for this break. This is for the elite, the kamikazes, and even then, you'd better have your wits about you. For most, it's a day to watch from the beach. Friday the 31st is the same story – a solid 10ft from the SSE, offshore winds, but just too much juice for the spot.

That big swell eases into the first weekend of August. Saturday the 1st is still a hefty 8ft from the SSE, which is expert territory, and the conditions are only marginal. It settles down a bit by Sunday the 2nd with a more manageable 5ft south swell and offshore winds – a decent option for the experienced crew. After that, it's back to small, weak surf and poor conditions through to the end of the window on the 5th of August.

So, bottom line: if you're an experienced surfer, lock in Friday the 24th of July. If you're a charger, the 30th and 31st of July have the size, but it might be more than Leggy Point can handle. The rest is mostly a waiting game.

Rusty.

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