Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Point Leo, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The reef here is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and it likes a good SW swell – which is what we’re getting. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, no major surprises there.

The first few days are small but clean. Thursday morning, the 20th, you’re looking at 2ft of SW swell with a period of 18 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, but it’s tiny. The wind is offshore from the NW at 12 mph, so it’s glassy. The combined energy is weak (334). It’s a quiet start, but it’s surfable for the beginners.

Friday the 21st steps it up. Morning brings 4ft from the SW, period 15 seconds, and the energy jumps to moderate (980). Wind is still offshore from the WNW at 16 mph. The afternoon gets even better: 5ft from the WSW, period 14 seconds, and the energy is strong (1585). The wind is offshore from the NW at 12 mph. This is the best on offer for the week – clean, solid, and good for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 22nd gets bigger, but it’s messy. 10ft from the SW with a 15-second period, but the wind swings cross-off from the WNW and then SW at 16-19 mph. The energy is very strong (4155-5686), but the quality is marginal. This is more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle day.

Sunday the 23rd is a return to form. Morning has 7ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, with a gentle offshore from the NW at 9 mph. The energy is strong (2343). Afternoon drops to 6ft but the wind goes near-calm from the NNW at 3 mph. It’s clean and excellent for experienced surfers. This is the standout of the entire forecast – a true gem.

Monday the 24th is a write-off. Strong cross-off winds from the NNW at 19 mph, with 5-5ft of SW swell. The energy is moderate (886-953), but the wind ruins it. Tuesday the 25th is even worse – cross-shore winds from the SW and SSW at 12-16 mph, with a cross-chop. Wednesday the 26th is cross-onshore from the S, not worth paddling out.

Thursday the 27th brings a little hope. Morning has 5ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, with a cross-off from the N at 9 mph. Afternoon is better: 5ft, period 12 seconds, and a light offshore from the NW at 3 mph. The energy is moderate (741-812). It’s clean, but not a standout.

Friday the 28th has a 7ft SW swell with a long 18-second period, but the wind is cross from the ENE at 9 mph in the morning, then onshore from the SE in the afternoon. The energy is strong (2463), but the wind kills it. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are poor – strong winds and lumpy surf. The 30th afternoon has a 7ft swell but with a tiny 7-second period and cross-off wind. Not good.

Monday the 31st morning has 6ft from the SSW with a 7-second period and offshore wind, but it’s short-period and messy. The afternoon has a 2ft swell with a 21-second period – very long period, but the wind is strong offshore from the NNW at 25 mph. Hard to paddle into.

The first week of September stays average. Tuesday the 1st has strong cross-off winds, Wednesday the 2nd has small offshore conditions, Thursday the 3rd is blown out, and then Friday the 4th – that’s the one to circle. 8ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, light offshore from the NW. The energy is very strong (3679). This is a true expert session, clean and powerful. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising.

Rusty.

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