Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,106 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with E 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve only got one spot on the radar for this stretch, Leggy Point. It’s an exposed beach and reef setup that’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be pumping every day. The opening days are a bit of a write-off. Saturday, July 18th, has some lumpy, cross-off wind and a short period swell, not worth paddling out for. Sunday, July 19th, is similar with a cross-shore breeze and a messy 6ft east swell, but the period is a weak 11 seconds, so the energy is moderate (912). The real chance to score comes on Monday, July 20th. The morning is looking choice: a clean 5ft east swell, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s groundswell, so it’ll have some shape. The wind is glassy, and skies are clear. The energy is moderate (719). For a spot that’s inconsistent, this is a standout window. The swell is a bit much for beginners, but it’s a sweet spot for intermediates. The water temp is 66°, which is about average for the time of year.
After that, the surf drops off hard. Tuesday through to the following Thursday (July 21st to July 30th) is mostly a bust. There are a few tiny pulses, but wind and onshore conditions kill any hope. Keep an eye on Friday, July 24th, though. The morning looks like a proper session for experienced surfers: a 8ft south swell, 10-second period, with offshore wind from the SW. The combined energy is strong (1148). That’s a step up, but it’s over 8ft, so it’s expert territory. The afternoon is cleaner but smaller.
The end of the period, around Thursday, July 30th, and into August, is a mix of tiny wind swell and onshore slop. Nothing to get excited about. The long-range window on Friday, July 31st, has a 7ft east swell, but it’s wind-affected and lumpy. Inconsistent spots like Leggy Point can fire when the stars align, but this is a classic case of a short, punchy window followed by a long, quiet stretch.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 6 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 186 | 452 | 798 | 635 | 639 | 566 | 495 | 339 | 235 | 348 | 189 | 110 | 84 | 62 | 47 | 377 | 439 | 1134 | 470 | 414 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:24PM1.61m | 12:13PM1.37m | 00:10AM1.45m | 1:01PM1.37m | 00:56AM1.29m | 1:51PM1.36m | 1:46AM1.15m | 2:44PM1.37m | 2:44AM1.04m | 3:40PM1.40m | 3:53AM0.99m | 4:35PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:12PM0.45m | 5:58AM0.26m | 6:06PM0.52m | 6:38AM0.35m | 7:03PM0.58m | 7:17AM0.43m | 8:07PM0.64m | 7:57AM0.50m | 9:20PM0.66m | 8:41AM0.54m | 10:35PM0.63m | 9:30AM0.57m | 11:38PM0.58m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | S 10 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 29 | 24 | 798 | 635 | 639 | 566 | 495 | 339 | 235 | 231 | 189 | 110 | 84 | 62 | 37 | 106 | 14 | 1134 | 470 | 414 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 | S 16 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 39 | 70 | 102 | 87 | 125 | 144 | 139 | 85 | 56 | 35 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 170 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 19 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 12 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | ENE 9 | S 16 |
| kJ | 6 | 63 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NW 3 | — | WSW 2 | S 6 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 186 | 452 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 348 | 55 | 2 | — | 1 | 47 | 377 | 439 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 87 | 87 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 3 | 163 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 250 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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