
Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with 832 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Leggy Point has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a bit of a gap to start. No real surf to shout about until Friday the 10th of July. The water temperature is sitting at about 66°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
The standout session is going to be Friday afternoon, July 10. We’re looking at a solid 6 ft swell coming out of the SE, and the wind is glassy from the SSE at just 3 mph. That’s clean as a whistle. The wave energy is moderate (588), and the setup is a beach and reef, so it should be handling that SE direction nicely. It’s a bit inconsistent here at Leggy Point, so you’ll have to be patient, but when a set rolls through, it’ll be well worth the wait. If you’re an intermediate surfer, this is your window. Mind you, the swell is over 5 ft, so beginners might find it a bit much.
Moving into Saturday morning, July 11, the swell drops to 4 ft from the SE, but the wind is a cross-shore from the NW at 9 mph. It’s surfable, but nothing special – just a marginal call. The rest of that weekend and into the start of the next week looks flat or pretty poor.
Then we get another promising window. Wednesday morning, July 15, the swell picks up again with a 5 ft S swell and a nice offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph. The wave energy is strong (733), so there’s plenty of power in the water. The period is 10 seconds, which is good for a groundswell, creating some well-shaped waves. This is the other standout in the period. Again, it’s over 5 ft, so keep it for the more experienced crew.
Thursday afternoon, July 16, also looks decent with a 5 ft S swell and light cross-offshore wind from the SSE at 6 mph. The energy is back up (512), and conditions should be very good.
After that, the forecast gets quiet again for the second week, with a long stretch from around Friday the 17th through to the 25th offering small, weak surf. There are a few days with cross-offshore winds, but the swell is tiny, barely breaking. It’s a blank run for the area, but that’s not unusual for Leggy Point. Keep an eye on it – forecasts can change.
So to sum up: Friday afternoon, July 10 is the best bet for a glassy, clean session, and Wednesday morning, July 15 is the next solid opportunity with proper swell and offshore winds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
580 | 373 | 202 | 193 | 225 | 134 | 59 | 32 | 22 | 11 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 37 | 463 | 575 | 469 | 287 | 306 | 161 | 176 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:29PM1.62m | 5:04AM1.16m | 5:30PM1.73m | 6:15AM1.19m | 6:28PM1.83m | 7:17AM1.23m | 7:23PM1.91m | 8:13AM1.29m | 8:15PM1.95m | 9:04AM1.33m | 9:04PM1.94m | 9:52AM1.37m | 9:52PM1.87m | 10:39AM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:16PM0.43m | 10:44AM0.44m | 00:23AM0.32m | 11:45AM0.42m | 1:21AM0.22m | 12:44PM0.39m | 2:14AM0.14m | 1:41PM0.37m | 3:03AM0.09m | 2:35PM0.36m | 3:50AM0.09m | 3:28PM0.36m | 4:35AM0.12m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | |
5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | 5:05 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 11 | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 |
580 | 373 | 202 | 115 | 225 | 134 | 59 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 268 | — | 469 | 287 | 202 | 161 | 114 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | ESE 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | ESE 8 | S 12 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 |
8 | 21 | 169 | 193 | 52 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 29 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 4 | SE 8 | E 11 | SE 8 | E 10 | E 11 | S 19 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — |
— | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | S 9 | — | S 7 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 35 | 463 | 575 | — | — | 306 | — | 176 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 75 | 9 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 183 | 183 | 90 | 33 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.
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