Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Point Leo over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf kicking off this Friday afternoon, with a big 8ft SW groundswell rolling in. The period is a long 15 seconds, so there’s plenty of energy behind it – that’s 3637 units of combined energy, which is very strong. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the WSW, which will keep things clean. This is serious stuff though; at 8ft, this is for experienced surfers only. It’s a reef break, so it’ll handle that long period well, but expect it to be a handful.

Saturday morning starts with a bit of a letdown. The swell is still a solid 8ft from the SW, but the wind is onshore from the ESE, making things messy. The afternoon only gets worse with a stronger onshore wind, so that’s a write-off.

Sunday morning looks better. The swell has dropped to a cleaner 6ft, still from the SW, and the wind is a light cross-shore from the ENE. The energy is still moderate (1350 units). It’s a bit more manageable, but still a decent wave. The afternoon sees a bit of an onshore kick, so morning is the pick.

Monday through to the middle of the following week is a tough stretch. The swell fades, the wind is messy, and the scores are low. There’s a few small windows of clean conditions, but the waves are small and weak. Honestly, from Sunday afternoon right through to the following Thursday, it’s a real struggle to find anything worthwhile.

The Standout

Now, if you can wait, the real gem is a week and a half away. Monday, the 24th of August is the one. The afternoon session is absolutely pumping. We’re looking at a massive 12ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is a massive 11301 – that’s exceptional. And the wind? Glassy, near calm from the WSW. This is a true expert-only session at the reef. It’s the best on offer, by a long shot. The morning of that day is also excellent, with an 12ft swell and light winds, but the afternoon is the peak.

After that, the 25th still has some decent 7ft swell, but the wind picks up and the quality drops. The rest of the week fades into small, windy conditions, though there’s a glimmer of a clean, glassy morning on the 29th with a small 5ft SW swell.

So, the call is simple: the first couple of days have some solid if challenging waves, but the real prize is waiting for you on Monday the 24th. Don’t sleep on that one.

Rusty.

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