Surf Forecasts:
Leggy Point surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, S swell with 431 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leggy Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m lookin’ at the charts for the comin’ stretch here, and I gotta be straight with you. This isn’t a run for the ages. We’ve got a lonely little standout mixed in with a whole lotta quiet spells, so let’s break it down.
The first real chance to paddle out comes up Thursday morning, August 13th, at Leggy Point. It’s a beach and reef setup, and it’s inconsistent, so it takes a bit of patience to find the ones that line up. Thursday morning, we’ve got a 3 ft swell from the south, period at 7 seconds, and the wind is blowing offshore from the southwest at 9 mph. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year—nothing wild there. The energy’s pretty weak, only 138, so it’s small, but that glassy offshore breeze will keep it clean. Friday morning, August 14th, is a little better. The swell is 4 ft from the south, period at 8 seconds, and the wind goes glassy, virtually nothing from the WSW. That’s gonna be the cleanest you’ll see it all week, with energy ticking up to 195. It’s not big, but it’s surfable, and you’ll catch a few if you’re keen.
Then we hit a real dry spell. From Saturday afternoon, August 15th, the wind swings around and the chop sets in. It’s a long stretch of poor conditions—plenty of cross-shore wind, choppy faces, and the swell drops off hard. From Sunday, August 16th, all the way through to the morning of Wednesday, August 26th, it’s a proper flat spell. The swell gets tiny, the energy collapses to single digits and low double digits, and the wind is all over the shop. There’s just nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a 10-day gap of no real recommendations.
Now, here’s the one that gets my blood pumping a little: Wednesday afternoon, August 26th, at Leggy Point. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the south, period at 10 seconds, and the wind is cross-off from the SSE at 19 mph. That’s a big ol’ lump of energy—1296, that’s strong stuff. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’s got some push, but at a beach and reef break, long-period swells can sometimes break too straight. Still, for the experienced crew, that’s the one to circle. Thursday morning, August 27th, still holds at 6 ft from the south, period at 10 seconds, energy at 743, with cross-off wind from the SSW at 12 mph. It’s clean, but those are expert-only waves at that size. The long-range call on Wednesday the 26th is the standout, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.
So, if you’re looking for a wave, your best bets are the Friday morning glass-off on August 14th for a small, clean session, or if you’re an expert, the big Wednesday the 26th. The rest of the stretch is a write-off. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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135 | 325 | 258 | 153 | 124 | 89 | 173 | 240 | 208 | 175 | 117 | 200 | 204 | 191 | 69 | 138 | 93 | 99 | 158 | 123 | 96 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:49PM1.83m | 9:26AM1.44m | 9:32PM1.74m | 10:08AM1.45m | 10:14PM1.61m | 10:48AM1.45m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:30AM1.42m | 11:35PM1.30m | 12:12PM1.39m | 00:16AM1.16m | 12:59PM1.36m | 1:04AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:27PM0.26m | 3:22AM0.07m | 3:15PM0.26m | 4:01AM0.12m | 4:02PM0.29m | 4:37AM0.19m | 4:49PM0.36m | 5:12AM0.28m | 5:38PM0.44m | 5:46AM0.37m | 6:30PM0.53m | 6:20AM0.46m | 7:31PM0.60m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 7 | SSE 17 | S 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
103 | 325 | 258 | 153 | 124 | 89 | 173 | 69 | 208 | 96 | 117 | 112 | 61 | 76 | 69 | 138 | 93 | 99 | 110 | 123 | 96 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 18 | E 10 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | S 16 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 9 | S 8 |
30 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 60 | 8 | 101 | 30 | 21 | 52 | 35 | 18 | 56 | 30 | 13 | 16 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 19 | S 18 | S 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 19 | S 14 | ENE 10 | E 9 | S 12 | S 17 | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | E 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 8 |
5 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 55 | 25 | 36 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 52 | — | — | 25 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 19 | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | ESE 7 | — | — |
135 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 240 | — | 175 | 71 | 200 | 204 | 191 | 63 | — | — | 43 | 158 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 205 | 87 | 261 | 87 | 261 | 265 | 35 | 183 | 34 | 0 | 126 | 3 |
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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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