Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, S swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down the waves at Leggy Point.
We’re looking at a real mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. Right now, the surf is small, but the first few days of September are looking pretty ordinary with onshore winds messing things up. The real standout window is going to be a bit of a wait, but it looks like it could be worth it.
We kick off with a bit of a tease. Sunday morning, August 30th, has glassy conditions and a clean 3ft swell from the SSE. The water is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The wave energy is weak (220), so it’s small, but it’s clean. That’s the best of the early period. The afternoon goes to crap with a cross-onshore wind, so get it while you can.
The first week of September is a write-off. We’ve got a string of days with poor surf conditions – cross-onshore winds, weak energy, and small, messy swell. There’s a glimmer on Thursday the 3rd morning with a cross-offshore wind and clean conditions, but the swell is only 2ft. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. The whole first week is a bust.
Now, late in the second week, things get interesting. On Sunday, September 6th, the afternoon shows a massive 10ft swell from the south, with a combined energy of 1296. That’s a lot of power. But here’s the thing – the wind is a light cross-shore, so it’s not a total mess. However, that size is way too big for this beach-and-reef setup. It’s going to be a washing machine. This is one for the experts only, and even then, it’s a dicey call. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The real highlight, the one you want to circle, is Tuesday, September 8th, in the morning. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the SE, with a light cross-offshore wind and a combined energy of 421. This is moderate, fun energy, clean conditions, and a size that’s perfect for an intermediate surfer. The swell direction is S/SE, which is a good match for the optimum SE swell direction here. This is the best on offer.
After that, the week of the 8th to the 13th has a few more good windows. Thursday morning, September 10th, has a clean 3ft swell from the S with a cross-offshore wind. Friday morning, September 11th, looks clean again with 4ft swell from the SSE. Saturday morning, September 12th, is clean with a 5ft swell from the east. And on Sunday, September 13th, in the morning, we get glassy conditions and a 5ft swell from the ENE. That’s a solid, clean session. After that, the wind turns onshore again and the window closes.
So, the long and short of it: The first week is a dud. The second week has a few good clean mornings, but the standout is definitely Tuesday, September 8th, morning. Get on it, because it doesn’t stay good for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 6 | S 11 | S 12 | S 10 | NE 5 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
113 | 126 | 165 | 146 | 98 | 110 | 76 | 146 | 108 | 75 | 80 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 31 | 18 | 59 | 72 | 90 | 62 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:33PM1.57m | 10:03AM1.49m | 10:13PM1.48m | 10:43AM1.51m | 10:58PM1.36m | 11:28AM1.51m | 11:50PM1.23m | 12:22PM1.51m | 00:54AM1.12m | 1:26PM1.51m | 2:14AM1.04m | 2:41PM1.52m | 3:47AM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:23PM0.28m | 3:50AM0.18m | 4:07PM0.29m | 4:25AM0.23m | 4:56PM0.32m | 5:03AM0.31m | 5:53PM0.37m | 5:47AM0.39m | 7:02PM0.42m | 6:42AM0.47m | 8:22PM0.44m | 7:51AM0.54m | 9:49PM0.40m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 28 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 22 | 24 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 6 | S 11 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 7 |
93 | 126 | 165 | 146 | 98 | 110 | 76 | 146 | 108 | 75 | 80 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 31 | 17 | 59 | 72 | 90 | 60 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 18 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 6 | SSE 10 | S 6 | S 8 | E 9 | ENE 5 | S 9 |
113 | 113 | 103 | 131 | 76 | 79 | 65 | 22 | 6 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 31 | 7 | 9 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 11 | — | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 4 | — | E 9 | E 11 |
14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 22 | — | 33 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 7 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | N 2 | NW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 6 | — | ESE 2 | NNW 2 | N 3 | NE 5 | NW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 12 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 1 | 203 | 7 | 7 | 39 | 7 |
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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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