Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, S swell with 1,537 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’re looking at a mixed bag at Leggy Point. This spot is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the southeast swell, but it’s inconsistent, so when it does fire, it’s a special thing. The water's sitting at about 66°F, pretty much normal for this time of year.
The first few days are a total write-off. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a bust—tiny, weak swell with poor conditions. The combined energy is barely registering (139 and 67). Don’t even bother paddling out.
Things start to get interesting on Friday the 24th. A solid 6ft southerly swell rolls in, with a moderate 9-second period, and the energy is really building (961). The wind is offshore and clean in the morning, setting up some good waves. This is the first real standout of the period. Saturday the 25th keeps the run going with a 5ft south swell, a longer 11-second period, and clean conditions in the morning (604 energy). Sunday the 26th is another good one, with a 6ft south swell, 11-second period, and clean cross-off winds (697 energy). For a spot that’s inconsistent, having three mornings in a row of quality surf is a real treat.
After that, the swell drops off fast. Monday the 27th is small and weak, and from Tuesday the 28th all the way through Wednesday the 5th of August, it’s a long, flat, and generally poor stretch. The energy is low, the wind is messy, and there’s nothing to get excited about.
There is a couple of serious pulses very late in the forecast. On Thursday the 30th of July, a 10ft SSE swell hits, but the forecast is clear that it’s too big for this break. Then on Thursday the 6th of August, we’re looking at a massive 16ft southerly groundswell with a 12-second period, but once again, the energy is extreme (11474) and the call is that it’s simply too big for Leggy Point. That’s for the absolute experts only, and even then, it’s a gamble.
The best of the entire window is without a doubt the Friday to Sunday run from the 24th to the 26th of July. The swell direction is from the south, which is a good match for the spot’s optimum. The winds are offshore or clean morning after morning, and the waves are manageable size for an intermediate surfer. Just remember, Leggy Point is inconsistent, so when it’s good, you’ve got to jump on it. Crowds are possible, so get there early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 118 | 115 | 86 | 57 | 39 | 152 | 588 | 709 | 1355 | 595 | 424 | 383 | 695 | 449 | 293 | 194 | 154 | 92 | 29 | 18 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 2:44PM1.37m | 2:44AM1.04m | 3:40PM1.40m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20PM0.66m | 8:41AM0.54m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 118 | 115 | 86 | 57 | 39 | 24 | 357 | 709 | 1355 | 595 | 424 | 383 | 695 | 449 | 293 | 194 | 154 | 92 | 29 | 18 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 4 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 17 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | NNW 3 | — | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 15 | SE 7 | ENE 8 | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | S 14 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 15 | S 18 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 24 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | — | W 2 | WNW 2 | — | SSW 7 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | W 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 152 | 588 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 7 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 7 | 50 | 52 |
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