Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.2° 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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with 1,422 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 25th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it for the only spot on the radar right now.

The next few days are looking a bit average, but there's a couple of bright spots and a massive, dangerous swell on the horizon. For the most part, we're looking at inconsistent surf from Leggy Point, but when it gets going, it could be magic.

The water is sitting at 65°F, which is just about bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The window starts on Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, but honestly, it's a write-off. There's a weak, 2ft easterly with a combined energy of just 49, so it's flat and messy. Give it a miss.

We get a real kicker from Friday morning, July 24th. The swell jumps to 5ft from the south, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 416. The real treat is the wind: a clear, offshore breeze from the southwest. That's going to groom the line-ups into something special. This is the standout for the near term. Expect good, clean conditions.

Saturday morning, July 25th, keeps the run going with 5ft south swell, 11-second period, and a very strong combined energy of 677. The wind is a cross-off from the west-northwest, so it will still be quite clean. This is another solid shout.

Sunday morning, July 26th, is also worth a mention. The swell is a consistent 5ft from the south, period of 11 seconds, and energy of 500. The wind is a light cross-off from the west. It's clean and surfable.

After that, the energy drops right off through the end of July and into the first of August. The surf gets small and weak, with combined energy values dropping below 200. There's a sloppy, short-period 5ft on the morning of Thursday, July 30th, but the period is only 7 seconds, so it's not going to be much fun.

Then we hit the big stuff. The morning of Sunday, August 2nd, is a massive red flag. The swell is forecast to be 10ft from the south, with a 10-second period, and a combined energy of 3383. The wind is offshore, which would be dreamy, but the swell is way too big for this break. It's a solid 10ft, which is expert territory only. The afternoon kicks it up to 12ft with a 12-second period and a combined energy of 5769. This is dangerous, heavy, and only for the most experienced, and even then, it's a reach. The wind turns to a strong 28 mph offshore, which is howling, making it clean but almost impossible to paddle into.

This pattern of dangerously large surf continues through the first week of August. The morning of Friday, August 7th, is the most interesting of the big swells. The swell is still a massive 10ft from the southeast, with a very long 13-second period and a combined energy of 2936. But the wind is glassy. Absolutely glassy. For a massive, long-period groundswell like this, it's going to be a freight train. It's best left to the experts at a point or reef, as it'll be too straight and fast for a beach break. It's a spectacular sight, but not a paddle session for the average surfer.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Friday morning, July 24th, at Leggy Point. That 5ft south swell with the offshore wind is the one to circle. The massive swells in the second week are for experts only, but the glassy conditions on the 7th of August are a notable, if dangerous, spectacle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
1.3
SSW
6
1.5
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
11
1.3
S
10
1
S
11
1.4
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.2
S
10
1
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
19
0.3
SSE
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
143
400
474
1422
655
367
231
493
418
296
175
139
142
99
74
77
87
72
61
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
25
SW
15
SW
10
SE
15
NW
15
WNW
5
N
10
NW
10
W
10
ESE
10
WSW
10
NW
10
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10
N
15
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15
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30
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20
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High Tide
3:53AM0.99m
4:35PM1.45m
5:04AM0.98m
5:25PM1.52m
6:05AM1.02m
6:09PM1.59m
6:54AM1.08m
6:51PM1.65m
7:37AM1.15m
7:30PM1.70m
8:16AM1.21m
8:08PM1.73m
Low Tide
10:35PM0.63m
9:30AM0.57m
11:38PM0.58m
10:24AM0.58m
00:26AM0.50m
11:18AM0.57m
1:07AM0.42m
12:09PM0.54m
1:43AM0.34m
12:56PM0.51m
2:18AM0.27m
1:40PM0.47m
2:52AM0.21m
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5:07
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Temp °C
19
13
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12
16
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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.

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