Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming up for Point Leo. This is a reef break that’s fairly consistent and works best on a SW swell. The water temp is sitting at 55.9°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The weekend kicks off Saturday morning, 18 July, with a solid 5.6ft SW groundswell. The wind is light and offshore from the NW, so the wave faces will be clean. The combined energy is pumping at 1154 (moderate to strong), and these waves will have some punch. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but with this size, it’s a good step up for those keen to push it. Saturday arvo goes glassy with the wind dropping to near nothing and a 5.2ft SW swell—still a beauty. This is the standout of the weekend, no doubt.

Sunday, 19 July, sees the swell ease back to 3.6ft in the morning and 3.0ft in the arvo. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the waves will be clean but smaller. A good day for a longboard or a learner session.

Monday, 20 July, the swell ticks up to 3.3ft, but the period jumps to 16 seconds in the morning—very long period groundswell. That’s a bit of a caveat at a reef break; it can make the waves a bit too straight and fat. The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it’s rideable but not firing. The energy is moderate (504 in the morning, 754 in the arvo).

Tuesday, 21 July, the swell builds back to 4.6ft in the morning and 5.2ft in the arvo, with a moderate cross-off breeze. The energy is solid (836 and 854), but the wind is a bit stronger, so it’s a bit rough around the edges.

Wednesday, 22 July, is a tough one. The morning has a 3.9ft SW swell but the wind is a fresh 35 km/h cross-off—that’s a lot of breeze. The arvo jumps to 6.9ft from the WSW, but with a shorter period of 10 seconds and rain. This is looking more like a kite-surfing day than a clean paddle session.

Thursday, 23 July, things get serious. The swell hits 9.8ft from the SW with a long period of 14 seconds in the morning. The combined energy is massive at 5364 (very strong). This is expert-only territory. The wind is cross-off but fresh, so it’s not perfect. The arvo stays at 9.8ft with a 15-second period, but still fresh. This is big and powerful, not for the faint-hearted.

Friday, 24 July, the swell is still big—8.2ft in the morning and 9.8ft in the arvo—but the wind turns offshore from the NW in the morning, making it a bit cleaner. The energy is still very strong (3051 and 3341). Only for experienced surfers.

Now, here’s the real standout for the second week. Saturday, 25 July, has a 7.5ft SW swell in the morning with a moderate NW offshore wind. The energy is strong at 1890. The afternoon drops to 6.9ft, but the wind goes light and offshore—clean, glassy conditions. This is a top pick for experienced surfers who want a proper reef session. Sunday, 26 July, the swell drops to 5.2ft in the morning with a fresh offshore, but it’s a bit windy. The arvo is 4.6ft with fresh offshore, still clean but smaller.

Monday, 27 July, the swell comes back up to 7.5ft in the morning with a moderate cross-off breeze. The energy is strong (1722), but the wind is not ideal. The arvo has a 6.9ft SW swell with a cross-shore wind, which will put a bit of chop on the face.

Tuesday, 28 July, is a write-off. The swell is 9.8ft but the wind is onshore from the SSE, making it choppy and messy. The energy is extreme (6620 in the morning), but the conditions are poor. Not worth it.

Wednesday, 29 July, the swell drops to 6.6ft in the morning with a gentle cross-shore, then 5.6ft in the arvo. The wind is not helping much, so it’s a marginal day.

Thursday, 30 July, the morning is glassy with a 3.6ft SW swell—light wind, clean waves. A nice little session for those who want a mellow paddle. The arvo is smaller and a bit choppy.

Friday, 31 July, the morning has a 6.6ft SW swell with a light cross-off breeze and strong energy (1663). This is a good one for experienced surfers.

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