Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for Point Leo, but there’s definitely some real magic waiting if you’re patient. The pattern starts with a big, messy pulse that’s more for the hardcore than the casual, then it cleans right up into some beautiful glassy sessions early next week and beyond. The water temp is sitting around 56°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first real swell to talk about is Thursday morning, July 23rd. We’ve got a solid 10ft SW groundswell pumping in with a 14-second period, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph west cross-off. It’s clean on the face, but that’s a lot of water moving around – the combined energy is strong at 3656. It’s a bit of a beast, and honestly, for a beginner-friendly reef like Point Leo, it’s pushing the limits. The afternoon only gets bigger and windier, so Thursday is a day to watch from the beach unless you’re really comfortable in heavy water.

Friday the 24th stays big, with 12ft SW swells and a 15-second period in the morning. The energy is up there at 9591, which is serious. Still cross-off wind, but the size is relentless. By Saturday the 25th, it starts to drop a touch to 10ft and then 8ft, but the wind is still a problem – fresh cross-off all day. The combined energy is still strong, between 5278 and 3120. It’s not a beginner’s playground.

Now, Sunday the 26th is where it starts to turn. The swell drops to 7ft by morning, period at 11 seconds, and we get a moderate offshore from the WNW. That’s a clean Arvo. The afternoon gets even better – 6ft, 11 seconds, and a gentle offshore from the NW. The energy is down to 870, which is moderate, but the conditions are prime. This is a solid, clean session for a confident intermediate.

Monday the 27th is smaller again, 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is offshore in the morning before turning cross-off. It’s okay, but not the standout.

The real standout arrives on Saturday, August 1st. The morning has 5ft SW groundswell at a very long 17 seconds. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW. Then Saturday afternoon… glassy. Flat calm, 5ft SW swell, 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 1362, but the conditions are as good as it gets. For a reef that likes a clean SW groundswell, this is a dream session. The crowd is sometimes a factor here, so if you see a few cars, you’ll know why.

Sunday, August 2nd, keeps the magic going. Morning has 6ft SW groundswell at 15 seconds with a gentle offshore. Afternoon is glassy again, 6ft, 15 seconds. Energy is 1635. This is another top-tier window.

Monday, August 3rd, is for the experienced crew. The morning throws up 10ft SW groundswell at a very long 18 seconds with a light cross-off. The energy is strong at 6115. The afternoon is glassy with the same 10ft at 18 seconds. That’s a big, powerful, clean swell at a reef. If you’re an expert, that’s the one. If you’re not, give it a wide berth.

After that, the swell slowly fades through the rest of the week into the 5th, 6th, and 7th of August. The energy drops, and the winds become more variable. There’s a late pulse on Friday, August 7th, with a 4ft SW swell at an insanely long 22 seconds, but it’s got a fresh cross-off wind and the energy is moderate. It’s a tailslide and a prayer session.

All in all, if you can wait for the end of the first week and into the start of August, you’ll be rewarded. The best on offer is the glassy conditions on Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd at Point Leo. That’s the cream of the crop. The big Monday, August 3rd, is for the experts only. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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