Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.6°C
0.1° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,279 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s 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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 8th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 9th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ at Leggy Point.

We’ve got a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with a real standout window around the 10th if you’re an experienced surfer. The water is sitting at 66°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so no wetsuit surprises there.

The first real recommendation kicks off Monday morning, September 7th. It’s small, with 4ft of swell from the S at 8 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the S at 3 mph, making for clean conditions. Combined wave energy is moderate (255). A nice little warm-up, but not the main event.

Tuesday morning, the 8th, sees a jump to 8ft from the S, but it’s a short period of 8 seconds and the wind is a moderate 16 mph cross-offshore. The energy is strong (1057), and it’s clean, but the size is getting into the territory where beginners might want to sit this one out. The standout here is Tuesday afternoon: 7ft SSE swell, 9 seconds, and lighter winds at 9 mph cross-offshore. The energy is moderate (578) and the forecast calls for very good surf conditions.

Now, the real highlight—and I’m getting a bit excited here—is Thursday morning, September 10th. This is the one for experienced crew. We’re looking at 8ft of SSE swell, a solid 10-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the SSW at 16 mph. The combined energy is very strong (1408), and the conditions are called excellent for experienced surfers. This is a deep-water groundswell hitting an exposed point, so it’s got the grunt. The offshore wind will keep the faces smooth. Crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Leggy Point, so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.

Friday morning, the 11th, holds at 8ft from the SSE, 9 seconds, with a moderate cross-offshore wind. Energy is still high (1050), but the forecast is only marginal, so it’s a step down in quality.

The weekend rolls in with a drop in size. Saturday morning, the 12th, has 5ft SSE swell, 9 seconds, 9 mph cross-offshore wind, and the energy is moderate (503). The forecast says very good conditions, so it’s a solid session for a broader range of surfers.

From Sunday, September 13th, through to the 15th, it gets pretty poor. Swell drops under 3ft, winds shift onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy plummets. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations.

We see a bit of a pulse again on Tuesday afternoon, September 15th, with 6ft from the SSE, but it’s a messy 6-second period with strong winds. Not worth paddling out.

Wednesday morning, September 16th, brings a return to clean conditions: 5ft from the S, 8 seconds, light 9 mph cross-offshore wind, and moderate energy (332). Decent, but nothing special.

The long-range stuff, around the 17th and 18th, is mostly onshore winds and choppy conditions, with size up to 8ft but poor quality. The last notable mention is Tuesday morning, September 22nd, with 6ft from the S, a short 6-second period, but light 6 mph cross-offshore wind and energy of 251. It’s a glimpse of something better, but it’s a long way off.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet in the whole 16-day window is Thursday morning, September 10th, for the experienced surfer. If you’re looking for something smaller but still clean, Tuesday afternoon the 8th and Saturday morning the 12th are your picks.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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9
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
223
336
724
1055
576
443
140
602
2279
1287
1481
1219
1037
713
690
433
505
299
154
119
94
Wind (km/h)
5
S
25
E
35
S
25
S
15
S
10
NNW
10
WSW
45
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40
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25
SSW
30
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25
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20
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25
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15
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15
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15
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10
NNW
10
NNE
25
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10
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High Tide
5:08PM1.65m
6:07AM1.21m
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
Low Tide
10:30AM0.51m
00:02AM0.23m
11:39AM0.42m
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
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5:38
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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