Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.7°C
0.2° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,250 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 8th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 9th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up here at Leggy Point. The ocean’s going to be doing some talking, but it’s not all going to be worth listening to.

The first bit of real hope shows up on Tuesday the 8th. We’re looking at a 7ft swell from the SSE with a period of 8 seconds. It’s not going to be spotless, but it’s clean and there’s some push to it. The energy is moderate at 564, so there’s something to work with. The water’s sitting at 66°, which is pretty much right where it should be for this time of year – no surprises there.

The real standout though is going to be Thursday the 10th. That afternoon, the swell jumps to 7ft from the SSE, and the period stretches out to 11 seconds. The wind goes offshore, and it’s just going to make the place feel like a different spot. The energy is pumping at 1221, which is strong. This is the one to circle on the calendar if you’re an experienced surfer. It’s going to have some size and some grunt to it. Friday the 11th morning holds some of that magic too – 7ft at 10 seconds with a gentle offshore breeze. It’ll be very good, maybe not as perfect as Thursday arvo, but still well worth the paddle out.

Now, there’s a bit of a lull after that. Saturday the 12th morning is glassy and clean, but the swell drops to 4ft. It’s surfable, but it’s nothing special. From Saturday afternoon, it starts to fade and get messy with the wind swinging onshore. We’re looking at a stretch of small, poor waves from the 13th through to maybe the 18th. There are a few windows, like Wednesday the 16th morning and Thursday the 17th morning, where it cleans up a touch, but the size just isn’t there. It’s more of a longboard or a grovel board kind of deal.

The longest gap of anything worthwhile is that stretch from the 13th to the 18th. It’s not going to be flat, but it’s going to be pretty ordinary. The swell energy drops right off, and we’re dealing with small, short-period leftovers.

Looking further out, the last week of the forecast is pretty quiet. There’s a hint of a longer-period swell around the 19th, with a 17-second period, but the size is barely a ripple at 2ft. It’s not going to break the bank. The 18th afternoon might have a little clean 3ft wave at 12 seconds, but it's tiny.

So, here’s the bottom line: Thursday afternoon is your best bet. It’s the best quality, biggest swell, and the wind is right. Friday morning is a solid second. After that, you’re mostly chasing small, clean waves, and it’s going to take some patience. It’s not a brilliant run, but those two days are proper. Keep your eye on Thursday.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Tue
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
9
1
S
8
2.3
SSE
7
3.5
S
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
11
2.5
S
10
2
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
19
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
562
433
140
517
2199
1106
1027
1370
683
510
359
260
303
210
113
146
106
137
121
82
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
NW
10
W
40
S
40
S
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
5
E
5
E
20
ENE
15
NNE
5
N
35
ENE
10
NW
10
NNW
20
NE
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross
on
cross-off
High Tide
6:08PM1.71m
6:55AM1.32m
6:59PM1.74m
7:38AM1.42m
7:45PM1.73m
8:18AM1.49m
8:28PM1.67m
8:56AM1.53m
9:08PM1.58m
9:33AM1.54m
9:47PM1.46m
10:10AM1.53m
10:25PM1.32m
Low Tide
00:51AM0.15m
12:36PM0.33m
1:33AM0.11m
1:27PM0.25m
2:11AM0.10m
2:14PM0.21m
2:47AM0.12m
2:59PM0.20m
3:21AM0.17m
3:43PM0.24m
3:53AM0.24m
4:26PM0.31m
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6:00
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
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5:38
5:39
5:40
5:40
5:42
5:42
5:43
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Temp °C
16
15
16
15
15
14
15
15
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17
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26
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Feels °C
12
14
13
7
5
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11
11
15
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16
13
13
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13
15
22
22
21
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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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