Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
17.8° C
0.8° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 362 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with S 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 06) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leggy Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 6th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 6th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
6
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.6
S
7
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
E
8
0.8
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
31
26
27
30
99
38
90
90
65
63
43
30
99
257
362
82
46
28
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
E
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
E
15
NW
10
WNW
15
SSE
5
NW
5
WNW
15
E
15
N
15
NNW
5
NE
25
NW
35
WNW
30
W
15
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
00:08AM1.34m
12:54PM1.43m
1:05AM1.22m
1:53PM1.46m
2:17AM1.12m
3:00PM1.52m
3:41AM1.07m
4:12PM1.60m
5:05AM1.09m
5:19PM1.69m
6:15AM1.16m
6:20PM1.79m
Low Tide
6:25AM0.36m
7:14PM0.50m
7:13AM0.42m
8:30PM0.51m
8:12AM0.47m
9:54PM0.46m
9:20AM0.49m
11:13PM0.37m
10:32AM0.48m
00:18AM0.26m
11:40AM0.43m
1:11AM0.16m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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