Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
18.1°C
0.3° 

Leggy Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Leggy Point surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, S swell with 190 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SSE 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s on the cards for Leggy Point over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird going on there. Leggy Point is a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the swell, and it usually needs a solid southerly push to light up. It’s inconsistent, so when it works, you’ve got to be on it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real window to paddle out is Sunday morning, August 30th. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SSE with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy from the north. Combined energy is 220 – moderate – and it’s looking sweet. That’s the standout of the whole run, honestly. Small but super clean. The break is inconsistent, so it’s a treat when it lines up like this. Get in the water early.

Monday morning, August 31st is similar – 3ft from the south, glassy NE wind, combined energy at 297. Another good window, just a touch more size. This is the second best option.

After that, things go quiet. From Tuesday, September 1st through to Monday, September 7th, it’s mostly onshore or cross-shore winds and small, weak surf. There’s a gap of several days with nothing worth writing home about. The energy drops into the double digits or low triple digits, and the waves are small and messy.

Wednesday morning, September 9th brings a little pulse back – 4ft from the south, 8-second period, combined energy 216, and a clean cross-off breeze. That’s a solid, clean morning for a quick session.

Then Thursday morning, September 10th is the big one. Swell jumps to 8ft from the south with an 11-second period, and combined energy is a hefty 1238. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the NNW, which puts a few ripples on it. This size is only for experienced surfers – it’s too big for beginners. It’s the biggest swell of the forecast, but that cross-onshore keeps it from being perfect. Still, for the crew who can handle it, that’s the best size of the run.

After that, it fades again. Friday, September 11th still has 5ft from the south in the morning, clean cross-off wind, but it’s on the way down. The rest of the run into mid-September is small and weak, with energy dropping below 100. Not much to get excited about.

So, the standout is Sunday morning, August 30th for the glassy conditions, and the big one is Thursday morning, September 10th if you’ve got the skills. Everything else is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
10
0.8
S
9
1
S
9
1
S
9
1
S
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
S
10
0.3
SSE
19
0.5
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
113
162
158
150
112
110
80
149
110
75
77
50
45
31
30
52
72
66
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
N
15
E
5
WNW
5
NE
20
ENE
10
N
15
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
25
NW
15
W
20
NNW
20
NW
15
W
15
WSW
5
NW
20
E
10
NW
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:27AM1.45m
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
Low Tide
3:18AM0.15m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
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5:32
5:34
5:35
5:35
5:36
5:37
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Temp °C
15
16
16
16
16
17
16
24
25
20
27
28
22
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27
19
20
20
16
Feels °C
14
14
13
16
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14
19
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16
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24
18
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13
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Newcastle? If you are looking for accommodation near Leggy Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Newcastle, consider staying in Newcastle which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Newcastle where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Catherine Hill Bay which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Cessnock, Port Stephens and Central Coast.

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