Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, the next couple of days at Point Leo are pretty average, but this outlook has a couple of absolute bombs waiting for you, especially if you’re an experienced surfer. Water temps are about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

We kick off Tuesday the 4th, and it’s a bit of a frustrating start. Morning sees a 6ft WSW swell, but that offshore NW wind is hitting 22 mph, making it a battle. It’s clean but messy, and with combined energy at 1089 (moderate), it’s not worth the hassle. Tuesday afternoon bumps up to 8ft SW, but the wind swings cross-off and the “marginal” tag keeps it average.

Wednesday the 5th drops off quickly – morning has 5ft SW with cross-off wind, and by the afternoon it’s down to a lousy 3ft SW. The swell period jumps to 14 seconds, which is good, but there’s just not enough size. Combined energy drops to 781 (moderate). Thursday the 6th is tiny – 3ft to 3ft of SW groundswell, with a very long 16-second period, but it’s clean with offshore winds. Combined energy is weak at 344 to 446. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s where it gets good. Friday the 7th is the first standout. Morning hits with 5ft SW at a long 16-second period, combined energy of 1376 (moderate-strong), and a gentle 9 mph cross-off wind. It’s labelled excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays clean with 5ft SW, light wind, and good energy (1459). This is the window for solid, clean waves.

Saturday the 8th is a tease – same 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but the wind jumps up to fresh breezes and the conditions turn marginal. Combined energy is still moderate-strong (1252-1365), but it’s not worth it with the wind. Sunday the 9th is a write-off with strong breeze and poor surf.

Monday the 10th is where the real magic happens for experts. The swell jumps to 13ft to 15ft of WSW groundswell, with combined energy hitting a massive 5521 to 14083 (strong to very strong). That Monday afternoon session is the pick – 13ft SW at a 16-second period, offshore breeze, and rated as exceptional. This is big, powerful, and clean. Only for experienced surfers.

Tuesday the 11th stays big – 10ft SW dropping to 8ft – but the fresh breeze makes it marginal. Energy is still high (3456-4275). Wednesday the 12th morning brings another beast: 15ft WSW, 16-second period, offshore wind, and combined energy at 15623 (very strong). Exceptional for experts again. The afternoon goes cross-shore and messy, so aim for the morning.

Thursday the 13th is the biggest of the run. Morning has 18ft SW, a 16-second period, light offshore breeze, and combined energy of 14856 (very strong). Exceptional conditions. The afternoon stays solid at 15ft SW. Both sessions are expert-only.

The swell drops from Friday the 14th onwards, with 8ft to 5ft SW through to the end of the 16-day window. Friday the 14th morning is good for experienced surfers – 8ft SW, 15-second period, clean. Saturday the 15th afternoon gets glassy with 5ft SW and combined energy of 1213 (moderate-strong) – that’s a sneaky good session. Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 18th is mostly marginal or poor, with the swell fading and winds turning onshore. Wednesday the 19th finishes with a nice 7ft SW at 14 seconds, clean, and energy at 1663 – a solid, clean option for experienced surfers.

The real standouts are Monday the 10th afternoon, Wednesday the 12th morning, and Thursday the 13th all day for expert surfers. Friday the 7th is the best bet for strong intermediate crew. Keep in mind, that long-period SW groundswell can make beach breaks a bit too straight, but Point Leo is a reef setup, so it should handle it well. Crowds are possible here at times.

Rusty.

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