Leggy Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 65°, which is just about normal for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real hope on the horizon. The surf starts off Saturday morning, 29th of August, with a clean 4 ft SSE swell, but the wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 9 mph, which keeps it rideable. The wave energy is moderate (311). By Saturday afternoon, the swell jumps to 5 ft from the SSE, still clean with a light SE breeze at 6 mph, and the energy bumps up nicely (501). That afternoon session is looking pretty good.

Sunday morning, 30th of August, brings a glassy dawn with a NNW breeze at just 3 mph and a smaller 3 ft SSE swell. The energy is moderate (218). It’s clean, but the swell is a bit small. Sunday afternoon turns onshore and choppy, so we’ll call that a washout.

Monday morning, 31st of August, is glassy again with a calm wind and a 3 ft S swell. The energy is moderate (301). That’s a nice, clean window for a paddle. But Monday afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the ENE at 12 mph, and it’s poor.

From Tuesday, 1st of September, right through to the end of the first week, it’s mostly small, weak, and onshore. A lot of cross-on and cross-shore winds, with swell heights hovering between 1.0 ft and 3 ft. The energy drops into the low two-digit or three-digit range (132, 108, 82, 77). Not much to get excited about here. There’s a very long gap of poor or marginal surf from Tuesday morning through to the end of the first week.

Then, the second week starts to show some promise. On Sunday morning, 6th of September, we get a 3 ft S swell with a 9 mph SSE cross-off wind, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate (220). It’s a marginal call, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Monday, 7th of September, the swell builds to 6 ft from the S, but the wind is howling from the WNW at 25-28 mph, so it’s a stormy, clean but blown-out affair. The energy is strong (506). That’s more of a kite-surfing scenario than a fun paddle session.

Now, the standout. Wednesday, 9th of September, is the day to circle. The morning brings a solid 8 ft S swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is offshore from the SW at 12 mph. The wave energy is massive (1699). This is a proper, powerful groundswell. The long period (12 seconds) means it will have good shape and energy, but it’s over 8 ft, so this is strictly for experienced surfers. The offshore wind will keep it clean. It’s the best on offer by a long shot. Thursday, 10th of September, morning is glassy with a 6 ft SSE swell, also very clean, and that’s a solid runner-up.

Friday, 11th of September, morning is glassy again with a 5 ft SSE swell, and the energy is moderate (613). That’s a nice, clean, intermediate-friendly session.

After that, the surf fades out again through the weekend with small, weak swells and onshore winds.

So, the one true standout is Wednesday morning, 9th of September, at Leggy Point. The swell direction is SSE, but the optimum for this spot is SE, so it’s a little off-angle, but the size, power, and offshore wind make it the best call. The break is a beach and reef setup, and it’s inconsistent, so it’s not a guarantee, but when it fires, it’s worth the wait. Crowds are possible here sometimes.

Rusty.

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