Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Leggy Point has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off on Friday the 14th of August with a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is the real gem here – clean, glassy conditions with a 4ft southerly swell rolling in. The water’s sitting at 64° which is a touch cooler than we’d expect for this time of year, but that light WSW wind will have the surface butter-smooth. The energy is moderate (270), so it’s not a powerhouse, but for a Friday morning session, it’s a solid little window. By the afternoon, the wind swings SE and gets a bit cross, dropping the session quality.

Saturday the 15th keeps things ticking over. The morning offers some light rain and clean lines with a 3ft southerly swell, and a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s not big, but it’s rideable and tidy. The afternoon bumps up to 5ft from the south and the energy jumps noticeably (588), though a stronger breeze keeps it a bit more challenging.

Sunday the 16th sees the swell hanging in around 5ft to 5ft, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze. The conditions stay clean, but it’s getting a little lumpier as the day goes on.

Now, the middle of the week from Monday the 17th through to Wednesday the 19th is pretty average – the swell drops off, the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, and we’re looking at poor or marginal surf. Not worth getting too excited about.

Thursday the 20th has a moment in the morning with dead calm, glassy conditions and a 4ft swell. The waves are just ordinary though – the period is short at 7 seconds and the energy is low. It’s surfable, but only just.

From Friday the 21st through to Saturday the 22nd, it’s a write-off. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak (down to 42 and then 31), and the wind doesn’t help. You’re better off doing something else.

Now here’s where it gets interesting, but for the wrong crowd. On Sunday the 23rd of August, the ocean wakes up big time. We’re looking at a 13ft southerly swell in the morning with a massive 5666 energy reading, and a 10ft in the afternoon. The wind is offshore and clean, but this is flat-out too big for this break. It’s for experts only, and even then, it’s a real handful. If you’re not a charger, stay well clear.

After that, the week from Monday the 24th to Wednesday the 26th is a dud – onshore winds, tiny swell, poor conditions.

Then we get another pulse on Thursday the 27th of August. This one is even bigger – an 11ft to 13ft southerly groundswell with a long period of 13 seconds (5279 energy). The wind is fresh and offshore, so it’s clean, but again, this is a beast. It’s only for properly experienced surfers. The same goes for Friday the 28th, with 11ft and 10ft southerly swell.

Finally, on Saturday the 29th, the swell drops back to a more manageable 8ft from the SE, with a moderate cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still solid (1232) but it’s rather clean. It’s still a bit big for beginners, but intermediate surfers might find some fun in the morning.

The standout of the whole period? Without a doubt, Friday the 14th of August morning at Leggy Point. The combination of clean glassy conditions and a waist-to-chest high southerly swell makes for the most user-friendly session in the entire forecast. It’s not huge, but it’s the best balance of quality and accessibility.

Rusty.

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