Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with 423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about Leggy Point (beach and reef). The next week is a bit of a mixed deal, but there's a real standout shaping up for the second weekend.
Water temp is at 65°, which is right where it should be for this time of year.
We’ve got a bit of a slow patch to get through first. The real action hits on the morning of Thursday, September 10th. That morning, we're looking at serious swell: a solid 7ft southerly swell, with a very long period of 13 seconds. That's proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the southwest, light, and will keep the surf clean. The combined energy is a massive 1429, a lot of power. This is an expert-only session because of the size. The spot is inconsistent, so crowds are likely if you go. That long period swell will be solid at this point break.
The swell holds into Friday, September 11th, with an 8ft southerly swell and a 12-second period, but it's a little more jumbled. The morning is still looking excellent with light, clean conditions and a combined energy of 2175. Again, experts only. The afternoon gets messy with a strong cross-offshore wind.
The rest of the second week is a write-off, with onshore winds and short-period chop.
Best Bet: For the true standout, it’s the morning of Thursday, September 10th at Leggy Point. Clean, offshore wind, a powerful 7ft southerly groundswell, and a very long period. A serious, heavy day for experienced surfers only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 113 | 126 | 157 | 153 | 112 | 110 | 89 | 149 | 108 | 75 | 80 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 47 | 112 | 80 | 56 | 66 | 66 | 48 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:33PM1.57m | 10:03AM1.49m | 10:13PM1.48m | 10:43AM1.51m | 10:58PM1.36m | 11:28AM1.51m | 11:50PM1.23m | 12:22PM1.51m | 00:54AM1.12m | 1:26PM1.51m | 2:14AM1.04m | 2:41PM1.52m | 3:47AM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:23PM0.28m | 3:50AM0.18m | 4:07PM0.29m | 4:25AM0.23m | 4:56PM0.32m | 5:03AM0.31m | 5:53PM0.37m | 5:47AM0.39m | 7:02PM0.42m | 6:42AM0.47m | 8:22PM0.44m | 7:51AM0.54m | 9:49PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 27 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 93 | 126 | 157 | 153 | 112 | 110 | 74 | 149 | 108 | 75 | 80 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 27 | 112 | 80 | 56 | 66 | 66 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 18 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 6 | SSE 18 | S 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 |
| kJ | 113 | 113 | 103 | 131 | 75 | 79 | 89 | 22 | 6 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 47 | 18 | 64 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 11 | — | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SSE 12 | NE 4 | — | ENE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 22 | — | 33 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 3 | — | NNE 2 | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 2 | NW 3 | — | SE 2 | SSW 6 | — | E 10 | — | NW 3 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 40 | — | 44 | — | 3 | 18 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 7 | 84 | 7 | 26 | 203 | 13 |
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