Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.2° C
0.3° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, S swell with 914 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 30th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 30th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The surf’s been pretty flat out there, but things are looking up soon.

Right now, there’s barely a bump on the cards at Leggy Point. Wednesday is a write-off with tiny, weak swell and only 31 units of combined energy – basically nothing. You’ll be floating around with your board under your arm.

Thursday morning, though, we see a pulse arrive. Swell jumps to 6 ft from the south with a period of 10 seconds, and combined energy hits 609 (moderate). Winds are light offshore from the WSW, so it’ll be clean. That’s your first real chance this window. The morning is the pick, as the afternoon turns cross-off and drops a little, plus conditions get more marginal.

Friday morning looks even better – 6 ft south swell, 11-second period (that’s a nice long period groundswell), and gentle offshore wind from the SW. Energy is up to 651. It’ll be clean and well-shaped, especially for a point break setup like this. This is the standout of the first week.

Saturday morning is glassy, with a 5 ft SSE swell. Light WSW wind, dead calm. It’ll be clean but the period is 10 seconds, so nothing too juicy. Still a solid session.

Now, there’s a bit of a drop-off from Sunday through to Tuesday morning – small, onshore, messy. Not worth paddling out.

But then Wednesday, August 5th morning, we get a return of clean, glassy conditions with 5 ft from the south, period 9 seconds, and a combined energy of 333 (moderate). Nice little mid-week window.

Thursday August 6th morning is another one to circle. Swell jumps again to 6 ft from the south, 9-second period, light offshore wind from the SW, and energy reading 988 – that’s strong, clean surf. This is likely the best of the second week.

Friday August 7th morning holds similar quality – 6 ft SSE, 10-second period, gentle offshore wind. Clean again.

Now, fast forward to Wednesday August 12th. That morning is a proper standout for experienced surfers. Swell hits 8 ft from the south, period 11 seconds, combined energy of 1393 (very strong), and it’s glassy with NNE breeze. That’s powerful, clean, and will have some serious push. Not for beginners – over 8 ft is expert territory.

Thursday August 13th gets too big. Swell is 10-12 ft from the SSE and south. Combined energy over 2000. Winds are cross or cross-off, but the size is just too much for this break. It’s for the brave only.

A note on the water: it’s 65°F, which is about average for this time of year – no weirdness there.

Leggy Point is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the south swell, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect waves to just march in. But when it’s on, it’s worth the wait. Crowds are possible here, so you might have some company on the good days.

Alright, I’ve given you the good windows. Get out there when it’s clean.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
16
1.2
SSW
6
1.8
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.9
S
11
1.7
S
11
2.1
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.9
S
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
5
107
605
367
914
646
884
561
399
416
448
500
305
171
167
117
73
30
29
189
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
30
SW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
S
10
WNW
15
SW
20
S
5
ENE
5
WSW
15
E
10
N
10
N
20
ENE
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
W
15
W
15
SSE
10
W
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:08PM1.73m
8:53AM1.27m
8:45PM1.73m
9:29AM1.31m
9:21PM1.70m
10:05AM1.34m
9:59PM1.64m
10:41AM1.36m
10:37PM1.56m
11:20AM1.38m
11:20PM1.46m
12:03PM1.40m
00:08AM1.34m
Low Tide
1:40PM0.47m
2:52AM0.21m
2:22PM0.45m
3:26AM0.19m
3:02PM0.43m
3:59AM0.19m
3:43PM0.42m
4:33AM0.21m
4:27PM0.43m
5:07AM0.25m
5:14PM0.45m
5:44AM0.30m
6:09PM0.48m
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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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