Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSW swell with 292 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s talk about Leggy Point. It’s a beach and reef setup, exposed to the swell, but it’s inconsistent and can be a bit of a tease. We’ve got a long 16-day window ahead, but it’s a slow starter. There’s a real dry spell from Wednesday the 19th all the way through to the end of the month, with only a few scraps of energy and lousy winds. The water’s sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year—nothing crazy, but you’ll feel it.
The first real standout doesn’t roll in until Wednesday the 26th of August, during the afternoon. That’s when we get a south swell of 5ft, with a period of 8 seconds, and a moderate offshore wind from the SSW. The combined energy hits 444 (moderate), and the conditions are looking clean. It’s a solid option for intermediate surfers, but keep in mind this spot is inconsistent, so it’s a rare treat.
Then, on Saturday the 29th of August, things get seriously heavy. The afternoon sees a south swell of 10ft with a 10-second period, and a fresh offshore wind from the SSW. The combined energy is a massive 1753 (very strong). That’s expert territory only—too big for most. The same goes for Sunday the 30th, with a 10ft south swell again, and Monday the 31st, with 8ft from the SSE. These are big, powerful, and only for the brave.
The absolute pick of the litter comes on Tuesday the 1st of September, in the morning. Glassy conditions, a 6ft south-southeast swell with a 10-second period, and combined energy of 608 (moderate to strong). The winds are dead calm, the wave energy is solid, and it’s going to be clean. That’s the one to aim for—just be aware it’s still a little over a week out, so keep an eye on the forecast.
After that, things taper off into ordinary, small surf through the first few days of September. Nothing worth getting excited about.
So, to sum it up: the best bet is the morning of the 1st of September at Leggy Point. It’s glassy, a decent size, and the energy is there. The big swells at the end of August are for experts only. Get on it if you can.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri 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 afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 18 | S 8 | S 9 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 92 | 282 | 194 | 64 | 85 | 72 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 43 | 89 | 38 | 44 | 36 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | S 9 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 86 | 14 | 194 | 64 | 56 | 72 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 16 | 25 | 38 | 44 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 6 | S 9 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 |
| kJ | 92 | — | 10 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 15 | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 7 | S 5 | S 9 | ENE 6 | SSE 18 | ENE 8 | S 17 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 26 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 10 | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | NW 3 | NNW 2 | W 3 | — | — | SSW 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | 282 | 45 | — | 85 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 21 | 32 | 17 | — | — | 43 | 89 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 303 | 3 | 3 | 176 | 3 | 13 | 136 | 183 | 174 | 303 | 7 | 0 | 84 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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