Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the full picture for Point Leo coming up.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a solid run of surf starting this Saturday morning. The water temp sits at around 57°, pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest rubber just yet.

Now, Saturday the 12th is the standout. We’ve got a strong 7ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 16-second period, packing serious energy. It’s a reef setup, so that long period will shape up beautifully. Morning is clean with a light cross-off breeze, and then Saturday afternoon turns absolutely glassy with a 3 mph southerly – that’s about as perfect as it gets. This is for experienced surfers though; 7ft with that much power is no joke for a beginner. The break is fairly exposed to the SW optimum, so it’s going to line up nicely. Crowds can be a thing here sometimes, so get in early.

Sunday the 13th drops off a bit. A 5ft SW groundswell (14-second period) is still clean in the morning, but that fresh 19 mph north wind is going to make it a bit lumpy. Afternoon is similar but smaller. This one is more of a pass unless you’re desperate for a paddle.

Monday the 14th brings lighter conditions. Morning sees a 3ft SW swell with offshore 12 mph NW wind, clean and small. It’s a mellow option for a beginner session.

Things go a bit wild from Tuesday the 15th. We get a jump to 8ft SW, but with strong 22 mph cross-off wind, it’s messy. Tuesday afternoon turns into a 12ft SW swell with 25 mph south-westerly cross-shore wind – that’s a washing machine. Not for surfing; looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Wednesday the 16th holds big 10ft SW swell, but with strong cross-onshore winds, it’s completely blown out. Thursday the 17th improves slightly with a 7ft SW swell and lighter cross-shore breeze, but still that slight cross-chop. Not the best.

Now, Friday the 18th is another proper highlight. A 5ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period hits, and we’ve got clean offshore winds out of the NW in the morning, shifting WNW in the afternoon. Energy is strong. This will be a well-shaped, powerful wave at the reef. Excellent for experienced surfers.

The following Saturday and Sunday (19th and 20th) are a write-off with fresh winds and dropping swell. Monday the 21st offers a 8ft WSW swell with 11-second period, but with cross-shore wind, it’s just okay. Not a standout.

Tuesday the 22nd is a dud – big 10ft swell but onshore wind ruins it.

Then we get another promising window from Wednesday the 23rd. A 7ft SW swell with a long 15-second period and light cross-off breeze looks clean for experienced surfers. Thursday the 24th is even better: a 7ft SW swell with gentle offshore WNW wind in the morning, then glassy conditions in the afternoon with a light SSE breeze. That’s top-tier.

Friday the 25th sees a massive 10ft SW swell with an extra-long 18-second period – huge energy. The wind is just a gentle cross-shore, so it’s manageable for experts. This one is an absolute beast for the reef.

The very end of the run, Saturday 26th, is blown out by near-gale force northerlies, and Sunday 27th serves up a ridiculous 21ft SW swell with 13-second period. That’s massive, for big wave specialists only, and even then the wind is fresh offshore – pure adrenaline.

So, the two true standouts are Saturday the 12th (glassy 7ft groundswell) and Friday the 18th (clean 5ft offshore). If you’re chasing big, clean swell later in the run, Thursday the 24th is also a beauty.

Rusty.

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