Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SSE swell with 297 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the N by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
194 | 231 | 123 | 89 | 68 | 53 | 76 | 87 | 65 | 48 | 104 | 277 | 201 | 124 | 130 | 198 | 218 | 163 | 197 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 4:52PM1.43m | 5:52AM1.02m | 5:41PM1.50m | 6:35AM1.11m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:59PM0.47m | 11:00AM0.61m | 00:36AM0.38m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
194 | 231 | 123 | 89 | 29 | 53 | 27 | 87 | 65 | 48 | 104 | 277 | 201 | 124 | 130 | 198 | 218 | 163 | 197 | 161 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | ENE 8 | E 5 | SSE 17 | S 10 | S 9 | S 16 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
112 | 7 | 19 | 28 | 68 | 28 | 19 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 35 | 34 | 38 | 55 | 38 | 46 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 17 | E 13 | ENE 9 | S 16 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | SSE 15 | S 12 | SSE 13 | S 13 | ENE 8 | S 10 | — | SSE 4 |
— | — | 28 | 3 | 8 | 20 | — | 21 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 72 | 55 | 29 | 13 | 33 | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | NNW 2 | ENE 7 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | E 8 | NE 5 | SSW 4 | — | — |
8 | 29 | 50 | 31 | 55 | 1 | 76 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 48 | 50 | 4 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 39 | 7 | 217 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 192 | 33 | 0 | 71 | 3 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 1 | 35 | 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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