Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SSE swell with 826 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down for Leggy Point. Over the next 16 days, it’s going to be a waiting game with a couple of solid windows peeking through. Don’t expect non-stop perfection, but if you time it right, you’ll find something worth waxing up for.
First real highlight hits on Thursday the 27th of August. Thursday morning sees a 5ft swell coming from the south, with a clean offshore breeze out of the south at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate (311). The waves have shape, the wind is right, and it’s the cleanest session in the early part of the run. This is the one to circle.
Friday the 28th into Saturday the 29th the swell picks up. Saturday morning tops out at 6ft from the SSE, with a period around 9 seconds and a moderate breeze from the south at 16 mph. The energy is strong (602). It’s bigger, but the wind is stiffer, so the surface won’t be as glassy. Still a solid choice for anyone looking for a bit more size and power.
After that, things go quiet. Sunday the 30th has a clean 3ft morning, but by afternoon the wind turns onshore. From Monday the 31st right through the first few days of September, it’s mostly small and sloppy or just too windy. There’s a brief clean window on Wednesday morning the 2nd of September with a 2ft swell and a light offshore wind from the southwest, but the energy is weak (147). It’s rideable but barely.
The last potential standout is Tuesday morning the 8th of September. A 3ft south swell with a 11-second period, moderate energy (268), and nearly glassy conditions with light northwest winds at 3 mph. That long-period groundswell should set up nicely, even with a slight cross-shore breeze. It’s the best long-range bet in the second week, but keep an eye on it – forecasts can shift.
So, bottom line: Thursday the 27th of August morning is your best bet – clean, 5ft south swell, light offshore wind. If you want more size, Saturday the 29th is bigger but windier. Tuesday the 8th of September is a promising long-range look, but it’s far out. Pick your days and go when it’s clean.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | S 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 49 | 66 | 67 | 49 | 35 | 231 | 384 | 356 | 220 | 470 | 467 | 462 | 826 | 592 | 512 | 151 | 162 | 193 | 464 | 293 | 279 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:23PM1.57m | 7:12AM1.20m | 7:02PM1.62m | 7:46AM1.28m | 7:40PM1.65m | 8:19AM1.35m | 8:17PM1.66m | 8:52AM1.41m | 8:54PM1.63m | 9:27AM1.45m | 9:33PM1.57m | 10:03AM1.49m | 10:13PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:53AM0.55m | 1:10AM0.29m | 12:39PM0.48m | 1:42AM0.22m | 1:22PM0.41m | 2:14AM0.17m | 2:02PM0.35m | 2:46AM0.15m | 2:42PM0.30m | 3:18AM0.15m | 3:23PM0.28m | 3:50AM0.18m | 4:07PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 8 | S 9 | SE 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | S 15 |
| kJ | 49 | 66 | 67 | 49 | 35 | 231 | 384 | 356 | 220 | 470 | 12 | 13 | 826 | 592 | 512 | 142 | 145 | 135 | 464 | 293 | 279 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 14 | S 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 28 | 27 | 15 | 19 | 5 | 35 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 34 | 39 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 151 | 162 | 84 | 57 | 42 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 9 | — | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 18 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 20 | 20 | 21 | 6 | — | 5 | 17 | 42 | 37 | 64 | 33 | — | — | 30 | 26 | 16 | 18 | 193 | 55 | 8 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | 467 | 462 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 212 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 250 | 34 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 71 | 7 |
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