Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the charts for Point Leo.

We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands, but there’s some serious energy coming down the line. The early part of the window is a bit of a write-off with rough conditions, but once the sea settles, this place is going to be firing.

To start, the water temp is sitting at about 57°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real option is on Thursday, July 23rd, but it’s not a friendly one. We’ve got a 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period pumping in. The combined energy is a hefty 5262, so that’s strong. The problem is the wind is a cross-off from the west at 19 mph, and it’s messy. The surf is there, but it’s also a lot of water moving. This is pushing into the 10ft range, so it’s really only for the experienced crew. The quality is marginal, so it’s more of a "watch and wait" day.

The standout window starts to open up on Friday, July 24th. Same size, 12ft, but the period stretches to 15 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, and that kind of energy at Point Leo’s reef setup is a beautiful thing. The combined energy is massive at 9542. The wind is still a cross-off, but it’s a bit more manageable. The forecast quality is the best we’ll see for a few days, but that many waves and that much power means it’s still a big day. Crowds are a possibility here, so keep your wits about you.

Monday, July 27th shows a drop in size. The morning is a clean 4ft with offshore NW wind, but the real highlight is the afternoon. A 7ft swell from the WSW with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is 1220, which is moderate, and the conditions are described as very good. That’s a much more manageable size for a fun session.

But the absolute best of the entire forecast, the one that stands out above everything else, is Tuesday, July 28th afternoon. We’re looking at 8ft of SW swell, a 14-second period, and the wind goes glassy – a light southerly at 3 mph. The combined energy is 4711, and the forecast says "excellent for experienced surfers." This is the one. That’s a proper, clean, powerful swell with no wind on it. If you can handle it, this is the day to be in the water.

Looking further ahead, Wednesday, July 29th morning keeps the size up at 12ft with a 15-second period, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNE. Still big and powerful. Then things settle down. From Thursday, July 30th through to Sunday, August 2nd, the size drops to between 3ft and 6ft. The wind is mostly offshore or light, keeping things clean. The best of that quieter period is Saturday, August 1st afternoon, with a 4ft, 16-second period groundswell and glassy conditions. That’s a lovely, long-period runner for a point break.

After that, it gets a bit sad. From Monday, August 3rd afternoon through to Wednesday, August 5th, the wind swings onshore and onshore, the quality drops to poor, and the surf is no good. It’s a total write-off for the end of the outlook.

So, to sum it up: the early days are big and rough. The real standout is Tuesday, July 28th afternoon. That’s the session you want to be on. The smaller, cleaner days around the end of the month are great for a more relaxed paddle.

Rusty.

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