Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods on what’s coming up for Point Leo. This is a long-range look, so strap in.

We’ve got a pretty solid run of surf on the horizon, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The water’s sitting at about 56°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

The first real standout comes on Thursday the 13th. We’re looking at a solid 10ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. That’s a lot of energy coming in (5036), pushing through the break. Thursday morning is the pick with a clean, offshore WNW breeze at 16 mph. This is expert territory, though – at that size it’s not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon holds up nicely with lighter winds. This is the best of the early run.

Friday the 14th still has that 10ft SW swell, but it gets a bit bumpy with cross-off winds. It’s still fun for experienced surfers, but not as clean as Thursday.

Now, there’s a bit of a lull. The swell drops off through the weekend and into early next week, dropping below 7ft. The winds stay light and mostly cross, meaning the surf will be small and a bit weak. There’s not much to get excited about from Saturday the 15th through to Tuesday the 19th.

We get a little bump mid-week around Wednesday the 20th with a shift in swell direction to the WSW. It’s not huge, around 5ft, but with clean conditions, it could be a fun little session if you’re desperate.

The second real highlight is well into the future, but it could be a cracker if it holds. Look at Sunday the 24th: a fresh 8ft SW groundswell arrives with strong, clean offshore winds. By Monday the 25th, that swell sticks around, and the wind holds. The energy is building, but the wind gets pretty strong (28 mph on Monday arvo), which will make it hard work.

The biggest swell of the outlook hits on Wednesday the 27th of August – a massive 15ft SW swell with a short 11-second period. The energy reading is off the charts at 5025. But the wind on the 27th is a cross-onshore, ruining the shape. It’ll be a big, messy, choppy mess. Not for paddling. That’s more of a kite surfer’s dream.

The very tail end of the outlook on Friday the 28th shows a drop back to 6ft, but with glassy conditions in the morning. That’ll be a clean, forgiving wave for anyone who wants to finish the run on a high note.

So, for the true standouts: Thursday the 13th morning is the first big highlight – big, clean, and powerful. The second is Sunday the 24th into Monday the 25th, where consistent 8ft+ swell meets clean offshore winds. That’s the one to circle on the calendar, but remember, it’s a long way off so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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