Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Alright, let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Point Leo, but it’s a slow starter. The first few days are pretty average, so don’t get too excited just yet. Things really start to fire up from Friday the 28th and keep pumping through to the start of September. There’s a bit of a gap of nothing much at the very beginning, but once it turns on, it’s on.

The water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is about 1°F warmer than usual for this time of year—nothing wild, just a touch on the mild side.

Right, the standout window kicks off on Friday morning, 28 August at Point Leo (reef). The swell is a clean 5ft from the SW, with a period of 18 seconds—that’s a proper long-period groundswell. The wind is offshore from the NW at 12 mph, keeping it glassy. The combined energy is strong (2097), and it’s set up for excellent conditions, but this one’s for experienced surfers only. The long period means the waves will have real shape and power, perfect for the reef, though you’ll want to be on your game.

The run continues strong through to Monday, 31 August. The morning of the 31st is a beauty: 6ft SW groundswell (14 seconds), light offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, clean as a whistle, and excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is even better—6ft SW, 14 seconds, glassy offshore from the WNW at 3 mph, and energy is pumping (1780). That’s the pick of the bunch if you ask me.

From 1 September, the wind gets hairy. Tuesday the 1st has 6ft SW swell but with 28 mph cross-offshore winds—it’s clean but a battle to paddle into. The swell gets bigger as we go, but the wind stays strong. Wednesday morning, 2 September has 7ft SW at 15 seconds, with a gentler 9 mph cross-offshore, but it’s only marginal. By 3 and 4 September, we’re looking at 10ft plus, with fresh to strong offshore winds—definitely for the brave only.

Then, a real highlight: Saturday morning, 5 September. 7ft SW at 15 seconds, offshore from the WNW at 12 mph, combined energy of 2038—excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is similar: 7ft, clean, offshore. That’s a solid session.

Now, Sunday 6 September is a washout. Swell hits 20ft to 21ft with gale-force winds. That’s not surfing, that’s survival. Avoid it.

Things settle again from Monday 7 September, but the swell stays big—10ft to 12ft—and the wind remains strong offshore. Tuesday afternoon, 8 September is another standout for the brave: 10ft SW at 15 seconds, offshore from the NNW at 16 mph, with massive energy (4705). Excellent for experts.

After that, the swell eases into the second week. By 10 September, we’re back to 5ft SW with lighter winds, but the wind turns onshore in the afternoon, so the magic fades.

So, the best on offer? Monday 31 August (morning and afternoon) for clean, powerful groundswell with light winds. And Saturday 5 September for another round of excellent, offshore conditions. Both are for experienced surfers, but they’re the ones to pencil in.

Stay safe, keep an eye on the wind, and I’ll catch you in the water.

Rusty.

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