Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming up for Point Leo. This reef setup is a pretty consistent performer around here, and the water temp is sitting at 55°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing to write home about, but you won’t need a 5mm just yet.

The first real sniff of action kicks off Thursday the 6th, but honestly, it’s small. We’re looking at a 3 ft SW swell with moderate offshore wind, which will keep things clean and tidy. The wave energy is weak (586), so it’s more of a longboard session than a performance wave. It gets even smaller in the afternoon, dropping to 2 ft, but with a super-long 16-second period and glassy conditions, that’s a sneaky fun afternoon if you’ve got a log. This is beginner-friendly stuff.

Friday the 7th is where things start to get a bit more serious. The swell ramps up to 5 ft from the SW, with a period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wave energy climbs into the moderate range (1336) by morning, and then the afternoon turns glassy with zero wind. That means clean, lined-up waves peeling down the reef. This is the standout of the first week, no question. The size is still manageable for intermediate surfers, but that long period means you’ll want to be on the right part of the reef.

Saturday the 8th looks punchy but tricky. Swell hangs around 5 ft, but a strong N wind at 19 mph will make it choppy and less inviting. The energy is there (1260–1122), but the wind is just too messy for a top-notch session. Sunday the 9th is a write-off – strong winds and dropping swell.

Then comes Monday the 10th, and we hit the big stuff. An 18 ft SW swell hits in the morning, but it’s accompanied by 25 mph W winds – that’s a washing machine and not suitable for paddling. The afternoon settles with a 10 ft SW swell and strong offshore wind, and the wave energy spikes to 9261 – that’s very strong. This is only for experts. The period is 17 seconds, so it’s going to be a proper groundswell pumping into the reef with power. It’s a world-class day for the handful of blokes who can handle it, but for the rest of us, it’s a spectator sport.

Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are blown out by strong northerly and westerly winds, with swell still solid but sloppy. Thursday the 13th sees another monster pulse – a 20 ft SW swell early, but it’s too big for the break, even for experts. The afternoon settles to a more manageable 15 ft, but the southwest wind still has the place feeling messy.

The following week is a mixed bag. Friday August 14 and Saturday August 15 both offer solid 8 ft to 10 ft SW swell, but moderate to fresh offshore winds keep things clean for the most part. Wave energy is strong (3320–4743). These are good days for experienced surfers who know the reef. Sunday August 16 onward sees the swell dropping, and by Monday the 17th we’re back to small 4 ft SW swell with clean conditions – a nice recovery day.

The real standout in the second week comes on Thursday August 20. The morning shows 6 ft from the SW at a long 21-second period, with moderate offshore wind. That’s a very clean, powerful swell for the reef. Wave energy is high (4663). This is a promising call, but being a week and a half out, take it with a grain of salt.

Overall, best on offer: Friday afternoon August 7 for clean, glassy 5 ft groundswell, and Monday afternoon August 10 for the big, expert-only 10 ft SW groundswell with offshore wind.

Rusty

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