Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Point Leo.

We’re kicking off a solid run of surf, but it’s not all plain sailing. The first week is full of energy, though the wind is gonna be a factor at times. The real standout window is shaping up for the second week, with a proper pulse of long-period groundswell and some absolute dream conditions.

First up, on Monday the 31st of August, we’ve got a clean 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period rolling in. The combined energy is strong at 1828, and with a light W cross-off in the morning, the morning session is worth a paddle. The afternoon is even better – glassy conditions with a 7ft SW swell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday the 1st of September sees the swell drop a little, but the wind is a problem. Strong NNW breezes at 25 mph in the morning make things messy, and the outlook is marginal. The afternoon is a bit better with a 5ft SW swell and offshore NNW wind at 22 mph, but it’s still a tricky one.

The midweek period from Wednesday the 2nd to Friday the 4th is a mixed bag. Wednesday has a 6ft SW swell with 15-second periods but a moderate W cross-off, keeping it clean but marginal. Thursday the 3rd sees the swell building to 10ft and then 12ft in the afternoon, with strong energy (3218 and 7454), but the wind is fresh from the WSW. This is getting big, so it’s for experienced surfers only. Friday the 4th is the first real standout of the period. Clean, 10ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, offshore NNW wind at 16 mph, and combined energy of 5359. This is excellent for experienced crew, and the quality is top-notch.

Saturday the 5th is a write-off. The swell is huge – 13ft to 16ft – with near-gale force winds. The energy is off the charts (9471 in the afternoon), but it’s poor conditions and a no-go for paddle surfing. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a regular surf session.

Sunday the 6th is a nice recovery. The swell drops to 8ft to 7ft with a moderate NW offshore in the morning and light W cross-off in the afternoon. Clean waves, good energy (2570 and 1524) – a solid end to the first week.

Then we hit the big gap. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are poor, with small, weak swell and strong winds. The swell direction shifts to WSW, and the period drops, making it a forgettable few days.

Now, the second week is where it gets interesting. From Wednesday the 9th of September, we start seeing some exceptional conditions. That morning, a 12ft SW groundswell with a 19-second period rolls in – that’s very long period, real deep-ocean energy. The combined energy is massive at 9510, and with a gentle W cross-off, it’s clean. This is a standout for expert surfers, as the swell size and period mean it’ll be powerful and lining up beautifully at the Point Leo reef. The afternoon turns cross-onshore, so the morning is the window.

Thursday the 10th is another cracker. A 10ft SW swell with a 17-second period, gentle NNW offshore, combined energy of 4925 – excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays clean with a light WNW offshore, 8ft SW swell. Friday the 11th is also a standout: 10ft SW swell, 19-second period, light N cross-off, energy at 6429. This is the kind of swell that makes a reef point like Point Leo light up.

Saturday the 12th the swell starts to drop off, with a 5ft SW swell and a moderate NNW offshore. Still clean, but the energy is lower. The afternoon is small and weak.

Sunday the 13th brings a surprise: a 5ft SW swell with a glassy NNE breeze in the morning. The period is a very long 18 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 1905. The swell is small, but the glassy conditions and long period mean it could be clean and fun for the experienced crew on a longboard. The afternoon turns onshore, so the morning is the pick.

The final run from Monday the 14th to Tuesday the 15th is a bit more speculative, but the pattern holds. Monday afternoon has a 12ft SW swell with a 16-second period, gentle NNW offshore, energy at 6229 – excellent for experienced surfers. Tuesday the 15th sees a 13ft SW swell with fresh NNW cross-off, but it’s marginal at that size.

If I had to call the best sessions, it’s the morning of Friday the 4th of September for the first week, and the morning of Wednesday the 9th of September or Friday the 11th of September for the second week. That very long-period groundswell with offshore winds is the stuff of dreams. Keep in mind, the second week forecasts are a bit more tentative, but it’s looking promising.

Rusty.

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