Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Point Leo, but it’s a tale of two halves. The first few days are pushing big, powerful swell, but it’s for the experienced crew only. Then it settles down into cleaner, more manageable waves, with a couple of absolute gems hidden in there.

The first decent action kicks off on Wednesday, July 15th. Wednesday morning is pumping with a solid 8ft SW swell, period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 2482. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is WNW offshore, so it’s clean and lined up, but this is strictly for the experts. The 16th and 17th hold similar size, around 7ft to 8ft, but the wind stays favourable. Friday afternoon, July 17th, is the standout of this first week. You’ve got a clean 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period, combined energy of 2500, and a perfect NW offshore breeze. The wave quality is excellent, but again, it’s a big one. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a decent 3/2 steamer is all you need.

After that, it drops back. Saturday morning, July 18th, is still a good option, with 6ft SW swell and a 14-second period, combined energy of 1209, and light cross-offshore winds. It’s cleaner again, and the afternoon turns glassy. Then Sunday, July 19th, sees the swell fade to 4ft, and the energy drops to 396. The waves are still rideable but marginal.

There’s a bit of a lull through the middle of the week, with onshore winds and choppy conditions making it poor for paddle surfing. The 22nd and 23rd are basically write-offs, with strong winds and messy surf.

But then, hold on to your board. The real standout is Friday, July 24th. The morning kicks off with a solid 10ft SW swell, a 16-second period, and a combined energy of 4445. The wind is NW offshore, moderate but clean. This is a serious, powerful, excellent session for the experienced surfer. The afternoon holds similar size, 10ft, with a gentle offshore wind, making it as clean as it gets. This is the best of the whole outlook.

The following Saturday and Sunday, July 25th and 26th, are still solid, with 7ft to 6ft SW swell, but the winds are a bit more mixed. Monday, July 27th, is another good morning, with 7ft SW swell and a 12-second period, combined energy of 1376, and clean cross-offshore winds. After that, it gets messy again until the 29th and 30th, where it cleans up nicely with smaller, fun waves around 4ft to 5ft, perfect for a beginner or a longboard session.

The whole period is at Point Leo, a reef break that’s fairly consistent. The crowds are sometimes there, but with this much swell, you might have a bit more room, especially on the bigger days. The optimum swell direction is SW, and that’s exactly what we’re getting, so the waves will be well-shaped for the point.

Rusty.

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