Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ESE swell with 282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey there, it's Rusty. Let's talk about the next 16 days. Buckle up, 'cause we've got a long, dry spell before anything good shows its face.
The first week is a total dud. The first surf shows on Wednesday the 19th, but it's a joke. A tiny 0.7m ESE swell with just 204 (moderate energy) and a cross-on breeze from the NNE at 6 mph. You'd be fighting for scraps. From there, it's nothing but poor conditions – swells under a foot, short periods, and a lot of choppy, messy wind. We get a glass-off on the morning of Sunday the 23rd, but that 0.3m S swell with 22 (weak energy) is barely a ripple. We're looking at a solid 6-7 day drought of any rideable surf.
Then, the ocean finally shows up. The first real standout is for the hardcore crowd: the morning of Thursday the 27th of August. Leggy Point gets hit with a beefy 2.5m S swell. That's a proper groundswell with an 11-second period and a massive 1561 (very strong) combined energy. The wind is clean offshore from the SW at 12 mph, so it'll be a smooth, powerful wall. That's expert-only territory. This spot is inconsistent, so when it's on, it's on.
The next big one to set your sights on is Tuesday morning, September 1st. We've got a clean 1.6m SE swell with a lovely long 12-second period (801 moderate to strong energy). The wind is light offshore from the SSW at just 3 mph. This is a much better size for intermediate surfers, and that SE direction is closer to what the point wants. It'll be a much more user-friendly session.
So to wrap it up: if you're an experienced charger, Thursday the 27th is the big dog. For the rest of us, Tuesday the 1st of September is the one to plan for. Water temp is 63°, a bit chilly for the time of year, so a spring suit is a smart call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 16 | S 12 | S 10 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 92 | 282 | 95 | 64 | 66 | 70 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 51 | 25 | 28 | 49 | 157 | 46 | 34 | 35 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 12:59PM1.36m | 1:04AM1.03m | 1:52PM1.34m | 2:06AM0.94m | 2:52PM1.35m | 3:30AM0.91m | 3:55PM1.38m | 4:54AM0.95m | 4:52PM1.43m | 5:52AM1.02m | 5:41PM1.50m | 6:35AM1.11m | 6:23PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:31PM0.60m | 6:59AM0.54m | 8:45PM0.63m | 7:47AM0.60m | 10:07PM0.62m | 8:49AM0.64m | 11:13PM0.55m | 9:57AM0.64m | 11:59PM0.47m | 11:00AM0.61m | 00:36AM0.38m | 11:53AM0.55m | 1:10AM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | S 9 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 8 | S 4 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 86 | 14 | 95 | 64 | 58 | 70 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 9 | 41 | 46 | 34 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | — | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | S 13 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 5 | ENE 6 | S 9 | SSE 16 | E 4 | E 5 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 92 | — | 3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 51 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | — | S 14 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 4 | ENE 6 | S 16 | S 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 15 | — | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 26 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 45 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 18 | — | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 10 | ENE 5 | — | ENE 6 | — | NW 2 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ENE 4 | — | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | 282 | 39 | — | 66 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 9 | — | 49 | 157 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 303 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 95 | 183 | 183 | 250 | 136 | 13 | 250 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
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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).
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