
Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Friday (Oct 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 4th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 4th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | NE 7 | S 12 | SSE 11 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
283 | 324 | 288 | 240 | 67 | 39 | 353 | 44 | 39 | 60 | 30 | 113 | 381 | 1219 | 1099 | 775 | 567 | 422 | 210 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:15AM1.66m | 10:45PM1.27m | 11:03AM1.64m | 11:43PM1.16m | 12:00PM1.61m | 00:54AM1.08m | 1:08PM1.57m | 2:19AM1.05m | 2:25PM1.54m | 3:47AM1.10m | 3:42PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:50AM0.27m | 4:47PM0.24m | 4:32AM0.36m | 5:47PM0.30m | 5:21AM0.45m | 6:57PM0.35m | 6:24AM0.54m | 8:15PM0.37m | 7:42AM0.60m | 9:35PM0.35m | 9:08AM0.60m | 10:42PM0.30m | |||||||
— | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 |
108 | 324 | 288 | 70 | 27 | 39 | 76 | 44 | 7 | 60 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 18 | 11 | 775 | 567 | 422 | 210 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | S 11 | — | S 13 | S 12 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 9 | S 8 | S 18 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
283 | 110 | — | 130 | 67 | — | 18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 30 | 41 | 77 | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 18 | — | S 15 | — | — | E 19 | E 17 | E 16 | E 18 |
6 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 4 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 7 | NNW 2 | ENE 4 | NE 7 | — | ENE 4 | — | S 3 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
24 | 32 | 39 | 240 | 1 | 35 | 353 | — | 39 | — | 1 | 113 | 381 | 1219 | 1099 | — | — | — | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 7 | 71 | 3 | 7 | 217 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 97 | 34 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
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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.









