Leggy Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 151.73° E

Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leggy Point sea temperature is
17.9° C
0.7° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SE swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM. 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 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a quiet start. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf with very little to get excited about. For the first week and a half, the waves are just too small and the conditions are messy. You'll be waiting a while for anything worthwhile.

The first real chance of a wave comes on Thursday, the 6th of August, but it's a real struggle. Leggy Point is looking at a tiny 0.7 ft south swell with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak (84). The morning shows a bit of promise with a clean, cross-offshore breeze, making it surfable, but it's very ordinary. By the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it's pretty much done for. Friday the 7th offers something similar – 0.7 ft south swell, a bit more period at 9 seconds giving it a little more energy (142), and clean offshore winds in the morning. It's not great, but it's the best we've got. Saturday morning the 8th is glassy with a tiny 0.5 ft south swell, but it's still far from pumping.

There's a long gap of nothing special after that, with the wind and swell just not lining up. The ocean feels flat and listless. It's frustrating, but it happens.

Now, pay attention to this one. Friday, the 14th of August, is a real wild card. A solid 10 ft south swell rolls in with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is massive – 2078. But here's the catch: the forecast says it's predicted to be too big for this spot. That's a monster wave for Leggy Point, and it's going to be way out of control. This is strictly for experts only, and even then, it's a heavy, dangerous proposition. The morning has a light cross-shore wind, but the size is the real story. The afternoon gets even worse with a strong onshore wind. This is a massive, powerful, and messy swell – one to watch from the safety of the sand.

The following day, Saturday the 15th, the swell drops to a more manageable 5 ft to 5 ft from the south-southeast. The morning is still a bit messy, but by the afternoon we get a clean offshore wind from the southwest. The sets get a bit of shape, and the energy is still moderate (396 then 339). This is your best bet for a decent, clean session if you're an intermediate or better. Sunday the 16th has rain showers and a fresh southwest wind, but the swell is back down to 4 ft.

The last few days of the forecast are back to small, clean conditions. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th offer tiny, glassy waves with a little bit of energy from an easterly swell. It's not a standout, but it's a quiet, clean way to end the run.

So, to sum it up: there's a lot of waiting. The big standout is the massive swell on the 14th of August, but it's a beast for experts only. The real pick for a decent, clean wave is the afternoon of Saturday the 15th of August. Everything else is a struggle for scraps.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
0.7
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
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8
0.9
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9
0.7
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9
0.7
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0.8
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9
0.5
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8
0.6
S
8
1.3
NE
6
0.7
E
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
292
187
108
25
9
4
31
26
45
63
69
130
80
74
101
33
51
120
52
58
46
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
30
NW
10
WNW
10
W
15
NW
10
W
15
WNW
10
ENE
15
W
5
WNW
10
E
15
NW
5
SW
10
SSE
10
WNW
5
S
15
ENE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNW
30
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
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cross-off
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off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:20AM1.38m
11:20PM1.46m
12:03PM1.40m
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
Low Tide
5:14PM0.45m
5:44AM0.30m
6:09PM0.48m
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
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6:37
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Temp °C
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16
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14
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Feels °C
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12
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10
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12
9
10
10
9
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15
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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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