Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ at Leggy Point.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start for the next week or so. The first real surf worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Thursday, the 5th of September, and even then it’s pretty flat. The first few days are a write-off – Wednesday and Thursday mornings have clean-looking conditions but the swell is tiny, around 2ft to 2ft, with moderate cross-shore winds that are just messing things up. The energy is weak (118), so you’re not missing much.

Friday morning, the 4th of September, is a tease. The wind drops to glassy – dead calm – and the swell is a measly 1ft from the SSE. It’s surfable, but only just. The energy is still low (82). The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The weekend and early next week stay frustrating. Saturday and Sunday keep the swell small, with winds mostly cross or cross-off, and the energy stays under 100. It’s not until Sunday afternoon, the 6th, that we see a bit of a pulse – 5ft from the south with a 12-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy jumps to 539 (moderate). But the wind is cross-shore, so it’ll be bumpy. It’s still only a marginal call.

Monday, the 7th, has similar-sized swell (4ft) but the wind is cross-on in the morning and onshore by afternoon, so it’s not great. Then Tuesday, the 8th, morning has a brief moment of glassy conditions with a tiny 2ft ENE swell, but the period is short (7 seconds) – not much push.

The real standout, and the one you’ve been waiting for, is Tuesday, the 15th of September. The swell builds to 8ft from the SSE, with a 14-second period – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is a massive 2558 (strong). The wind is offshore (S 16 mph), so it’s going to be clean. This is a big wave, though – over 8ft, so it’s for experts only. The break is a beach and reef setup, and with that long period, it might be a bit too straight for the beach, but it’ll be a sight to see. It’s inconsistent here, so when it fires, it’s special. The Wednesday afternoon, the 14th, also has a clean 3ft south swell (244 energy) with a light cross-off wind, which is a good warm-up.

So, the plan: sit tight through the first week. The best bet is the 15th, but be ready for a big, powerful, clean swell. The earlier window on the 14th afternoon is a solid secondary option for a cleaner, smaller session. Crowds are possible at Leggy Point, so get in early.

Keep an eye on the long-range – it’s looking promising, but we’ll see how it firms up.

Rusty.

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