Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks. We’ve got some solid action lined up, but we’ll need to pick our moments. The window kicks off with a really nice, clean run.

Water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is just a touch warmer than average for this time of year—nothing crazy, but a little bonus.

The first standout is Thursday morning, August 27th, at Point Leo. It’s a reef set-up, fairly exposed to the south-west swell, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot. The waves are a clean 4ft from the south-west, with a 12-second period. The wind is light north-westerly, offshore, and glassy. The wave energy is moderate (440). It’s a mellow, fun-sized wave with perfect conditions. Crowds are possible here, but it’s worth it.

We’ve got a big run of building swell from Friday, August 28th, through to Monday, September 1st. Friday morning, August 28th, sees the swell jumping to 5ft from the south-west, with a long 18-second period. The wind is offshore north-west at 12 mph, and the wave energy is strong (2097). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is getting a bit bigger, but it’s still in the fun zone if you know what you’re doing.

The real gem of the whole forecast lands on Monday, August 31st. The morning has 7ft from the south-west, 14-second period, with a light offshore north-west breeze. The wave energy is strong (1852). The afternoon, though, is the pick: 7ft from the south-west, a very long 15-second period, and glassy conditions with no wind. This is groundswell perfection, and for a point break like Point Leo, that long period sets up beautifully. The wave energy is very strong (2551). This is the best session on offer, but it’s a bit too big for beginners.

After that, Tuesday, September 1st, gets hit by strong north-north-west winds at 28 mph. The swell is still 5-6ft, but it’s going to be a battle to get out. The waves are clean, but it’s a paddle challenge. The following week offers a mix of solid, big swells, but wind and conditions become a factor. Wednesday, September 2nd, morning has 7ft from the south-west, 14-second period, with a moderate offshore north-west wind—clean and powerful for the experienced crew.

The swell gets serious from September 4th onward, with 10ft to 13ft south-west groundswells rolling through. The wind is often offshore, so the waves will be clean, but these are big lines. Anything over 8ft is strictly for experts. By September 7th, Monday, you’ve got 13ft from the south-west with a 15-second period and a fresh offshore north-west wind. The wave energy is extreme (7343). This is heavy, powerful, and not for the faint-hearted.

The last couple of days of the forecast, around September 10th and 11th, the swell drops back to a more manageable 4ft to 7ft, with some clean conditions returning. Friday afternoon, September 11th, ends the outlook with a glassy 4ft from the south-west, 14-second period, and light winds. It’s a nice, clean finish.

Overall, the prime window is Thursday August 27th for the mellow, clean start, and Monday August 31st for the absolute best combination of size, period, and glass. The big stuff from September 4th onward is for the experienced crew only.

Rusty out.

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