Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the next 16 days for Point Leo. It's a bit of a slow burner, but there are some moments that are gonna make it worth the wait.

The first real chance is Monday, July 27th. The morning shows a 4ft SW swell, but it's fighting a 12 mph cross-offshore wind. The swell energy is moderate at 528, but it's a marginal session. The afternoon is worse, with the onshore wind kicking in, so Monday is a no-go.

We're skipping Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Tuesday is a big storm swell with a 28 mph cross-offshore, and by Wednesday we're looking at a massive 15ft to 13ft SW swell. The energy is insane, hitting 10241, and the wind is a near-gale cross-shore. That's not for surfing; that's for the kite surfers to have a field day. Thursday is still big and lumpy from the storm.

Now, Friday, July 31st is where we start to see the light. The morning brings a nice 5ft SW swell with a 6 mph offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is a moderate 609, and it's clean. The afternoon is the real winner, though. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the SW. The swell is 4ft at 12 seconds from the SW. That's smooth, clean, long-period groundswell. For a reef break like Point Leo, that's as good as it gets. The energy is 547, which is solid, and the conditions are legitimately good. This is the first standout.

Saturday, August 1st keeps the good times rolling. The morning is a 3ft swell from the SW, but with a period of 18 seconds. That's very long period groundswell. It'll be clean and glassy for the afternoon. The afternoon is the best of the entire run, with a 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light 6 mph cross-offshore wind. The energy is 1698, offering excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the second standout.

Sunday, August 2nd is still surfable, but the wind jumps up to 22 mph, making it a rough paddle. The 6ft swell is there, but it's messy. Monday and Tuesday of the following week are a complete write-off again with strong onshore winds.

After another quiet spell, we get a glimmer on Saturday, August 8th. The morning is a 4ft SW swell with a light 6 mph cross-offshore wind. The afternoon is another glassy moment, with a 4ft SW swell at 18 seconds. The energy is 1021, and the conditions are very good. It's a long way out, so treat it as a promise with a pinch of salt, but it looks like a solid end to the run.

The water temperature is sitting at 56°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

So, to wrap it up: the afternoon of Friday, July 31st and the afternoon of Saturday, August 1st are your clear winners. For the rest of the time, you're either looking at stormy slop, or just waiting for the next clearing. The 8th of August looks promising, but we'll see how that holds up.

Rusty out.

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