Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, listen up, crew. Rusty here. For the next two weeks, we're looking at a long stretch of nothing much before a proper pulse of swell finally kicks in. Be patient.

It starts quiet at Leggy Point on Wednesday, August 5th. We've got a tiny 1-foot swell from the east with a short period. The energy is a weak 46, and while the wind is clean and cross-offshore, there's just no juice. The whole first week is pretty much a dud. There's a glimpse of hope on Saturday morning, August 8th, with glassy conditions and a 2-foot south swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the energy is a low 113. It's barely worth paddling out for.

The following week is more of the same. We get a small bump on Sunday, August 9th, with a 4-foot swell from the ENE, but the wind is onshore and the energy is moderate at 364. It's marginal. We have to wade through a lot of small, poor surf until something real shows up.

Now, here's the moment you've been waiting for. Circle Thursday, August 13th, in the afternoon. A solid 8-foot south swell arrives, with a long period of 12 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1439, which is strong. The wind is a cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is a big, powerful groundswell. For a beach and reef setup like Leggy Point, that long period can make it a bit weird, but the size and power are undeniable. This one is for the experienced crew only; 8 feet is definitely in the 'experts only' zone.

The next morning, Friday, August 14th, is the absolute standout. The swell drops to a still-chunky 6 feet from the south, with an 11-second period and a solid 920 energy. The wind is offshore from the southwest, and conditions are clean. This is the best on offer. The waves will have real punch and shape, and that offshore wind will keep the faces smooth. The swell direction is south, not the ideal SE for Leggy, but the size, quality, and clean wind make it the top pick. Get in the water.

The good run continues into the weekend. Saturday, August 15th, morning is clean but small at 3 feet. Then Sunday, August 16th, morning brings a glassy 6-foot swell from the SSE, with a combined energy of 554. The wind is dead calm, absolute glass. This is another excellent, clean session with solid chest-to-head-high waves. It's a great option for intermediate surfers to get a piece of the action.

The following Monday, August 17th, and Tuesday, August 18th, see the swell drop back to 5 to 6 feet, but the wind gets messy with cross and cross-onshore breezes, making it less appealing. Wednesday, August 19th, morning is clean again with a glassy 3-foot swell from the SE, but it's a lot smaller.

So, here's the bottom line: the first week and a half is a washout. The real action kicks off on Thursday afternoon, August 13th, for the big-wave chargers, and the absolute classic session is on Friday morning, August 14th, with the clean offshore winds. That Friday morning is your best bet. Sunday morning, August 16th, is the next best thing with glassy conditions and a solid swell. Don't waste your time before that.

Rusty.

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