Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, we’ve got a mixed bag coming up at Point Leo over the next couple of weeks. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. The overall pattern shows a slow start, then a solid pulse of swell building, but it’s going to be big and windy for a lot of it. The standout window is right around Monday the 9th of September afternoon and into the morning of Wednesday the 11th, if you can wait that long.

Sunday the 30th of August is pretty average. You’ve got a 5.9ft SW swell, period 13 seconds, but the wind is cross-off from the WNW at 9 mph. Combined energy is moderate (1217). It’s surfable but nothing to get excited about. Monday morning the 31st is where it starts to pick up. Clean 6.9ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, with light offshore wind from the WNW at 6 mph. That’s decent shape and energy (1828), and it’s a reef setup, so the longer period should wrap in nicely. Good for experienced surfers.

Tuesday the 1st of September gets messy. Strong NNW wind at 25 mph, cross-off, but the swell is 5.9ft with a long 16-second period (1611). The wind is just too strong for clean surfing. By Wednesday the 2nd, we’ve got an 8.2ft WSW swell, 15-second period, and moderate cross-off wind from the W at 16 mph. Combined energy is strong (4585). It’s clean but getting big – this is expert territory.

Thursday the 3rd holds at 9.8ft SW/WSW, with fresh offshore wind from the NW at 22 mph. Energy is very strong (5025). Too big for most, but if you’re a charger, it’s on. Friday the 4th of September is a highlight – 9.8ft SW swell, 16-second period, clean offshore from the NNW at 12 mph. Energy is pumping (5425). This is excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s big, so only experts need apply.

Saturday the 5th falls apart with rain showers and a near gale from the WSW at 34 mph. The swell is 11.5ft (6968) but conditions are poor. Sunday the 6th stays big with strong offshore wind from the NW at 25 mph. The 9.8ft SW swell at 16 seconds is clean but hard to paddle into.

Now, Monday the 7th of September afternoon is where it gets wild. 18ft WSW swell, 15-second period, fresh offshore wind from the WNW at 19 mph. Combined energy is massive (14247). That’s for elite-level big wave surfers only. Tuesday the 8th stays huge with 13-15ft SW swell, 16-17 second period, and strong offshore wind. Energy is off the charts (15309). Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon is the standout: 13ft SW swell, 14-second period, clean moderate offshore wind from the WNW at 12 mph. Energy is massive (11385). Exceptional for experts.

Thursday the 10th drops to a much more manageable 7.2ft SW swell, 13-second period, with moderate offshore wind from the WNW at 16 mph. Energy is moderate (2566). Clean and good for experienced surfers. Friday the 11th morning is another good window: 6.6ft SW swell, very long 18-second period, gentle offshore wind from the NW at 9 mph. Energy is moderate (2566). That long period will favour the reef, giving long, well-shaped waves with easy paddling between sets.

From Saturday the 12th, it starts to fade. 6.6ft SW swell, 15-second period, but fresh cross-off wind from the NNW at 22 mph (2692). Sunday the 13th is small, 3-5ft SW swell, and Monday the 14th morning has a 5.6ft SW swell, 14-second period, with gentle offshore wind from the WNW at 9 mph (1073). It’s clean and easy but small.

Crowds at Point Leo can be around sometimes, so expect company on the better days. The setup is a reef, so those long-period swells will hold up well.

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