Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look at what’s on offer.

First up, we’ve got a solid run coming, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The water temp at Point Leo is sitting at 56°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The early part of the week is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday morning the 20th of July has some clean 4ft SW groundswell (590 combined energy) with a 16-second period and a light offshore breeze. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Things get a bit bigger from Wednesday the 22nd, with 5ft to 6ft SW swell, but the wind is a cross-offshore, and the energy is climbing (up to 1034). It’s still clean, but it’s not yet the standout.

Now, here’s the real deal. The big winner in this window is Point Leo itself. The standout is Sunday the 2nd of August. You’ve got an 8ft WSW swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a meaty 5943. The wind is a light cross-offshore in the morning, and then it goes glassy in the afternoon. That’s the kind of session that gets the heart pumping. The water’s clear, it’s clean, and it’s going to be a proper day for experienced surfers – this one’s got your name on it.

Before that, the week from the 23rd to the 25th of July sees some huge 10ft to 12ft SW swell, but it’s wind-affected and messy. The wind is strong, and the energy is off the charts (up to 7948), but it’s a battle out there. That’s expert territory, and even then, it’s a grind. The 27th of July Monday afternoon has a cleaner 10ft WSW swell with a light offshore breeze (3602 energy), which is promising for experienced surfers, but it’s not quite as clean as the 2nd.

The last week of July and into August has a lot of onshore and cross-shore wind, which makes the bigger swells (8ft to 12ft) pretty ugly. The 2nd of August is the true standout, with the 8ft swell and glassy conditions. It’s a full two weeks out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but it’s the one to aim for.

Crowds at Point Leo can be a thing sometimes, so keep that in mind. The break is a reef, and it’s fairly consistent and fairly exposed to the SW. With a long-period groundswell like that, the reef will handle it well – it’s not a beach break, so the shape should be there.

So, if you’re picking a day, the 2nd of August is the one. The 27th of July afternoon is a good backup. The rest of the window is either too big, too windy, or just average.

Rusty.

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