Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming our way at Point Leo, though we’ll have to wait out a rough patch in between. The water is sitting at 57° which feels about normal for this time of year. Let’s get into it.

Tuesday the 7th kicks things off with a nice morning. A clean 3ft SW groundswell rolling in at 17 seconds – that’s a long period, giving it plenty of push. The wind is light from the NNE, cross-off, so the reef will be looking clean. Combined swell energy is moderate at 850. This is a good session for beginners, just watch those longer gaps between sets. Point Leo (Big Island) is a reef setup, so that long period works a treat here.

Wednesday the 8th morning sees a similar vibe: 5ft SW swell with a 19-second period, cross winds from the NE but still light, and the energy jumps right up to 2403, so there’s some real power behind it. Still clean enough for a decent paddle.

Thursday the 9th is where it starts to get really good. Morning has 5ft SW at 16 seconds with a light NNE cross-off – clean as. Afternoon goes glassy with a 4ft SW at 15 seconds and barely a breath from the ESE. That’s the standout window for a relaxed, clean session. Energy holds at 935.

Friday the 10th keeps the good times rolling. Morning: 5ft SW at 15 seconds, light NNE cross-off, energy at 1272. Afternoon: 5ft SW, same period, but the wind swings NW offshore at only 3 mph – that’s the pick for a clean, lined-up session.

Now the bad news: Saturday the 11th is a write-off. Strong breeze from the NNW at 25 mph, messy 4ft SW at 14 seconds, energy stuck below 600. Don’t bother. Sunday the 12th is only for the keen: 7-8ft SW at 12 seconds, strong offshore wind but it’ll be hard to paddle into and the scores are low.

Here comes the stand-out: Monday the 13th. We’re looking at 13ft SW at 15 seconds in the morning, cross-off wind from the W at 16 mph, and combined energy is through the roof at 11203. That’s serious power. This is only for experts – waves over 8ft and a very long period. The reef will handle it beautifully, and it’s clean. This is the best session of the whole outlook, but it’s for experienced surfers only. Afternoon drops to 12ft at 16 seconds, still punchy.

Tuesday the 14th stays big: 10ft SW at 16 seconds, fresh offshore from the WNW, but with rain showers adding a bit of sting. Still clean for those who can handle it.

Wednesday the 15th eases to 7ft SW at 14 seconds, moderate cross-off wind, but by afternoon a cross-chop creeps in. Not the best.

Thursday the 16th morning comes back clean: 6ft SW at 14 seconds, light cross-off, energy at 1220 – a decent session for mid-range surfers.

Friday the 17th afternoon is a real treat: 6ft SW at 15 seconds, pure offshore from the NW at 6 mph, clean and lined up. That’s a standout for experienced surfers looking for quality without the huge size.

Saturday the 18th is another blown-out dud – strong NNW winds, 3ft weak swell. Sunday the 19th sees an offshore blow at 25 mph – strong offshore and clean but tough to paddle into. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are messy with rain and strong winds, waves at 7-10ft but poor quality.

The final highlight comes Wednesday the 22nd: 12ft SW at 16 seconds, fresh cross-off from the WNW, combined energy at 8661 – big, clean, and powerful, but expert territory again.

In short: the best is Monday the 13th morning for experts, and Friday the 17th afternoon for the rest of us wanting clean, manageable waves. There’s a rough gap from Saturday the 11th through Sunday the 12th, and again from Saturday the 18th to Tuesday the 21st, so pick your windows.

Stay safe, keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

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