Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, S swell with 431 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 (Aug 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, breaking down the same forecast for Leggy Point but in feet and miles per hour.
We’re easing into things. The first worthwhile session is Thursday morning, August 13th. Leggy Point has clean 4ft waves from the SSW with a light offshore breeze – real nice and tidy. Water temp is 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so plan accordingly. The combined swell energy is moderate at 273 – nothing intimidating, just good, surfable lines.
Thursday afternoon bumps up a little to 5ft from the S, with a cross-offshore breeze keeping things clean. Friday morning, August 14th, is the hidden gem: glassy conditions, barely any wind, and 4ft of S swell. It’s small but absolutely perfect. That’s your best call for a mellow, fun session early on.
Saturday morning, August 15th, brings some rain but the wind turns offshore again, with 3ft SSE swell. Still clean. Sunday morning is a bit bigger at 5ft from the SSE, but the wind is stronger and cross-offshore, so it’s okay but not as pristine.
Then the taps turn off. From Sunday afternoon through Wednesday, August 26th, the waves drop to tiny, choppy junk. You’re looking at a stretch of nearly a week with nothing worth paddling for.
But hold onto your leash – Thursday morning, August 27th, is the big one. Leggy Point gets hammered with 8ft of SSE groundswell, period 10 seconds. The combined energy is a powerful 1057. And the wind? Dead glass. That’s a heavy, clean swell for experts only – anything over 8ft is for the brave, and this is right on that line. The sets will be powerful, with good shape and longer breaks between them, making the paddle a bit more manageable if you’re fit.
Friday, August 28th, still has plenty of push – 6ft from the S, period 11 seconds, and clean cross-offshore wind. Combined energy is a strong 740. It’s a good follow-up, but that Thursday morning is the standout.
So mark it down: Thursday morning, August 27th, at Leggy Point. It’s not for the faint of heart – it’s a proper, clean, powerful groundswell for the crew that knows what they’re doing. Don’t sleep on it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 135 | 325 | 258 | 153 | 124 | 89 | 173 | 240 | 208 | 175 | 117 | 200 | 204 | 191 | 69 | 138 | 93 | 99 | 158 | 123 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:49PM1.83m | 9:26AM1.44m | 9:32PM1.74m | 10:08AM1.45m | 10:14PM1.61m | 10:48AM1.45m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:30AM1.42m | 11:35PM1.30m | 12:12PM1.39m | 00:16AM1.16m | 12:59PM1.36m | 1:04AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:27PM0.26m | 3:22AM0.07m | 3:15PM0.26m | 4:01AM0.12m | 4:02PM0.29m | 4:37AM0.19m | 4:49PM0.36m | 5:12AM0.28m | 5:38PM0.44m | 5:46AM0.37m | 6:30PM0.53m | 6:20AM0.46m | 7:31PM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 7 | SSE 17 | S 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 103 | 325 | 258 | 153 | 124 | 89 | 173 | 69 | 208 | 96 | 117 | 112 | 61 | 76 | 69 | 138 | 93 | 99 | 110 | 123 | 96 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 18 | E 10 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | S 16 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 30 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 60 | 8 | 101 | 30 | 21 | 52 | 35 | 18 | 56 | 30 | 13 | 16 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 19 | S 18 | S 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 19 | S 14 | ENE 10 | E 9 | S 12 | S 17 | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | E 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 55 | 25 | 36 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 52 | — | — | 25 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 19 | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | ESE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 135 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 240 | — | 175 | 71 | 200 | 204 | 191 | 63 | — | — | 43 | 158 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 205 | 87 | 261 | 87 | 261 | 265 | 35 | 183 | 34 | 0 | 126 | 3 |
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