Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.2°C
0.4° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,946 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with S 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 (Sep 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 17th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Leggy Point over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. The first week is pretty ordinary, with tiny, weak swell and messy winds. We’re looking at a big gap of nothing much until things finally start to cook around Wednesday the 16th of September.

The real standout, and the only one worth getting excited about, hits us on Wednesday the 16th of September and into Thursday the 17th of September. A proper pulse of southerly swell rolls in, and it’s packing some serious punch. We’re talking about an 8 ft to 11.5 ft southerly swell with a period of 9 to 10 seconds. The combined energy is massive – hitting 2825 and then 4050 – so this is a powerful, full-on ocean. Now, the catch: this is a beach and reef set-up, and at that size, it’s going to be a heavy, powerful beast. This is for experienced surfers only. Beginners, stay on the sand. The wind on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning is offshore from the SSW, which will groom it into clean, grinding lines. This is the best on offer, no doubt.

That Wednesday afternoon session, with the strong offshore breeze and that 11.5 ft southerly, is the absolute peak. It’s going to be big, powerful, and clean. Thursday morning holds similar energy, but the wind might shift a bit more cross-off. The swell stays solid through Thursday afternoon at 8 ft, but the quality drops off.

After that, it backs right down. Friday the 18th through the weekend drops to knee-to-waist high slop with messy cross-shore winds. There’s another pulse of energy around Monday the 21st of September, with an 8 ft southerly swell. It’s not as clean as the mid-week event, but with the cross-off wind it could offer some fun, less intimidating waves for the intermediate crowd.

We get another similar-sized pulse around Monday the 28th of September, with a 7.2 ft southerly swell. The wind is a light cross-onshore in the morning, which isn’t ideal, but it’s something to keep an eye on if the forecasts shift.

Water temp at Leggy Point is sitting at 64.8°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

For the kite surfers, that Wednesday and Thursday with the strong, clean offshore wind and big swell is going to look very appealing, as the paddle-in conditions will be heavy and challenging for most.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The second week has one absolute beast of a window on Wednesday/Thursday the 16th/17th for experts only, and a couple of more manageable, smaller pulses after that. Keep your eyes on the forecasts.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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132
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1198
2825
2572
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631
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Wind (km/h)
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45
SSW
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High Tide
9:47PM1.46m
10:10AM1.53m
10:25PM1.32m
10:48AM1.50m
11:03PM1.19m
11:27AM1.46m
11:44PM1.07m
12:11PM1.41m
00:35AM0.98m
1:02PM1.36m
1:45AM0.92m
2:03PM1.34m
3:16AM0.92m
Low Tide
3:43PM0.24m
3:53AM0.24m
4:26PM0.31m
4:24AM0.32m
5:12PM0.39m
4:55AM0.41m
6:01PM0.48m
5:28AM0.51m
6:59PM0.55m
6:08AM0.59m
8:08PM0.59m
7:03AM0.67m
9:25PM0.58m
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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.

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