Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a pretty solid run of surf shaping up, with some absolute gems if you time it right. The water is sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild on that front. The first week is where the action is, then things get a bit messier.

Saturday morning (1st August) kicks things off with a clean 4ft SW swell, period around 12 seconds. Wind is a light cross-off from the NNE, so Point Leo should be tidy. The combined energy is moderate at 809. It’s not huge, but it’s a nice, clean start for the beginners and longboarders.

Sunday (2nd August) sees the swell bump up to 6ft with a very long 16-second period from the SW, packing moderate energy (1744). The wind stays cross-off from the N, but it's blowing a fresh 19 mph in the morning. That will keep the surface clean but make it a bit of a paddle. The afternoon eases to 16 mph. It’s a solid, powerful groundswell, but that length might make it a bit straight at the beach; on a reef point like Point Leo, it’ll be a treat.

The middle of the week (3rd to 5th August) gets a bit dicey. A strong 25 mph offshore on Monday morning makes paddling a real chore, even if the waves look clean. By Wednesday afternoon (5th August), things settle down with a lighter WSW wind and a 3ft SW swell. The energy drops to 691, but the period bumps back to 14 seconds and the wind is cross-off. It’s a sneaky, clean little session.

Thursday (6th August) is a glassy gem. The swell is tiny at 2ft, but a 15-second period on a glassy surface with a light offshore in the morning… that’s pure magic if you’ve got a log. Energy is weak (541), but the quality is high.

Now, for the standout of the whole run: Friday 7th and Tuesday 11th August.

Friday 7th August is looking exceptional. The morning sees a 6ft SW swell (16-second period) with clean conditions and a gentle cross-off breeze from the N. The energy is strong at 1816. The afternoon? It goes glassy with a 3 mph wind. That is a proper, long period groundswell hitting a reef. It’s in the experienced surfer range (6ft), so crowds are possible as word gets out. This is the one to call in sick for.

Tuesday 11th August is another cracker. 7ft of SW swell (15 seconds) with a light offshore in the morning and glassy conditions in the afternoon. The energy is very strong (2262 and 3574). This is getting big, expert territory. The reef at Point Leo will handle this long period beautifully. Expect a crowd.

The second week gets messy. Wednesday 12th has a big 8ft swell but a cross-shore wind in the afternoon spoils it a bit. Thursday 14th is a monster – 10ft SW swell with 17-second period, energy at 5348 – but the wind is cross-shore. That’s a lot of power and chop; only for the brave. Saturday 15th looks promising with a moderate offshore and a clean 7ft swell. Sunday 16th finishes with a clean 5ft morning session before the wind turns cross-on in the arvo.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute pick of the bunch is Friday 7th August for that perfect combo of size, period, and glassy conditions. Tuesday 11th is the heavy-hitter alternative. The rest of the run has windows of clean fun, especially the glassy Thursday 6th, but be prepared for some windy and choppy days in between.

Keep an eye on the sky and pick your moment.

Rusty.

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