Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s heading to Point Leo. This reef break is fairly open to the swell and a good spot for beginners. Water temp is about 56°F, right where it should be for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

There’s a quiet patch to start—nothing worth suiting up for until Tuesday the 14th. Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th are not your friend. Waves are pushing 10ft to 12ft, way too big and punchy, with a strong offshore wind that makes it a battle just to get out. The wave energy is massive (3141 to 5397), but it’s not fun.

Tuesday the 14th is where the action kicks off. Morning brings a 12ft swell from the WSW with a 16-second period—that’s real groundswell, long lines, heaps of energy (12333). Wind is a fresh offshore from the WNW, so it’ll be clean. But at over 8ft, it’s for experts only. Afternoon cranks it up to 13ft, still WSW, 15 seconds, and the wind backs off to a moderate offshore. The combined energy is huge (10939), and the conditions are absolutely prime for experienced surfers. That’s your highlight of the whole forecast—big, clean, and powerful.

Wednesday the 15th holds at 8ft from the SW, 14-second period. Morning has a gentle offshore from the NW, clean but sizable. Afternoon the wind goes cross-off, and the swell drops to about 8ft. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th offer consistent 7ft to 7ft SW swell with periods of 14 to 16 seconds. Winds are light to calm, and Friday afternoon goes glassy. That’s a sweet stretch for experienced surfers looking for clean, lined-up waves.

Saturday the 18th sees the swell drop to 5ft in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, with glassy conditions. Smaller but clean. Sunday the 19th onward, it fades fast—down to 3ft and less, with cross-off winds. The energy drops right off (434 to 465). There’s a bit of a lull for a few days.

Monday the 21st brings a fresh pulse: 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period, moderate offshore from the NW. That’s a solid option for experienced surfers again. Tuesday the 22nd is smaller but still clean. From Wednesday the 23rd through Thursday, it gets weak and the winds turn messy.

Then, Friday the 24th is a bit of a surprise—swell drops to 3ft but the period goes to 20 seconds. That’s an extremely long-period groundswell. It’ll be clean in the morning, but at a reef setup like Point Leo, long-period swells can break a bit straight, so keep that in mind. The energy is moderate (754). Worth a look for the odd clean set.

Saturday the 25th sees a return of 7ft SW swell with 16-second period and light cross-off winds. That’s another promising session. Sunday the 26th is smaller, and by Monday the 27th, the period drops to 8 seconds—short and choppy—with a fresh offshore wind. Not ideal unless you want something punchy and messy.

Overall, Tuesday the 14th afternoon is the standout—13ft, clean, powerful, for experts only. The window around Friday 17th afternoon through Saturday 18th morning is also clean and solid for experienced surfers. The long-range stuff around the 24th and 25th is promising but less certain. Crowds are possible at Point Leo sometimes, so keep an eye out.

That’s the word. Take care out there.

Rusty

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