Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks. You're gonna want to keep an eye on the first week because after that, the wind starts to blow and the size jumps right up for the crew who know what they're doing.

Right off the bat, Point Leo is the only spot in play this period. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The whole run kicks off on Wednesday morning the 8th of July. It's not a total washout, but we are starting with some marginal conditions. We've got a 4.6ft swell rolling in from the SW with a very long 19-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy, plenty of grunt (combined energy of 2403). The wind is light out of the NE, creating a little cross ripple, so it's not total junk but it's not what you'd drive for.

The standout windows are Thursday the 9th, especially the afternoon. The wind goes glassy from the ESE, and you've got a 4.3ft SW swell with a 15-second period (energy 934). Those conditions will be clean and lined up. The morning isn't bad either with a 4.9ft swell and a cross-offshore breeze. That Thursday afternoon glass is the time to be in the water. Just be aware there is a chance of crowds here.

Jumping ahead to the following Monday, the 18th of July, that's a real long-range standout if you're an experienced surfer. The morning shows a 5.6ft SW swell (energy 1400) with a light NW cross-offshore breeze. The conditions are flagged as excellent for experienced surfers. It's a bit of a wait, and the forecast is less certain that far out, but the potential is there.

Now, from the 12th of July onward, we get a massive injection of size. We're talking 9.8ft to 11.5ft SW and WSW swells with very strong energy readings (between 2986 and 4657). That's expert-only territory, and while the wind is offshore for much of it, the period drops a bit and it'll be a battle to paddle into. From the 15th, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops off hard, turning it messy. Then the 22nd and 23rd see another pulse of 9.8ft to 13.1ft SSW swell, but the period is short (8-10 seconds) with cross-onshore wind. At that size, with that wind and a beach/reef setup, this is looking more interesting for the kite crew than for paddle surfing.

So, the pick of the whole run is clear: Thursday the 9th of July afternoon for the cleanest, most user-friendly waves, and if you're a charger, keep an eye on Monday the 18th of July morning for a heavy, clean session.

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