Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Point Leo. It kicks off Thursday afternoon with a clean 4 ft SW swell, period around 13 seconds, and a light offshore breeze. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. The combined energy is moderate at 567—nothing huge, but the conditions are clean and the reef setup will handle it nicely. This is a beginner-friendly spot, and it’s fairly consistent, so a good option to ease into the week.

Friday morning is where it starts to get exciting. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the SW, but the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds, so we’re talking proper groundswell. Combined energy is strong at 1953. With a solid NW offshore breeze at 12 mph, the waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and it could be a standout—just be aware the long period will make it a bit faster and more powerful, but that’s gold for a point break like this. Friday afternoon gets a bit messier with a cross-shore wind and 7 ft of SW swell, period 17 seconds—still plenty of energy (2507), but the quality drops, so I’d hit the morning.

Saturday and Sunday stay fun, with SW swell between 5 ft and 6 ft, periods around 13 to 14 seconds, and cross-offshore winds. Combined energy is moderate to strong (938 to 1346). The surf is clean enough, especially Saturday morning, but the scores aren’t top-tier—good for a paddle, not a hero session.

Now, Monday morning 31 August brings another highlight. Clear skies, NW offshore breeze at 6 mph, and a 7 ft SW swell with a 14-second period. Combined energy is strong at 1795. The waves will be solid and well-organized. Monday afternoon gets even better—glass-off conditions with a 6 ft SW swell (14-second period), combined energy at 2026. This is pristine, clean, and powerful. For experienced surfers, this is the true standout of the first week.

Tuesday 1 September has strong winds (25 mph) blowing cross-offshore and offshore through the day, with SW swell around 5 ft to 6 ft and long periods (15 to 16 seconds). The energy is still strong (1335 to 1631), but that wind is nuking—paddling will be a battle. The waves will be clean but not easy. Only for the strong.

Wednesday to Friday of that first week sees SW swell holding between 6 ft and 8 ft, periods around 14 seconds, with moderate to fresh offshore breezes. Combined energy stays strong (1346 to 2185). Conditions are clean but not top-tier—good surfing, but nothing that’ll blow your hair back.

Into the first week of September, Saturday 5 September is the standout of the entire outlook. A solid 10 ft SW swell (14-second period), combined energy at a massive 5770, with a gentle W wind making it cross-offshore and clean. This is big, powerful, and lined up—excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a true highlight, but at 10 ft, it’s too big for beginners—only the crew who know what they’re doing should be out there. Sunday 6 September drops back to 7 ft to 8 ft SW swell, still strong energy (1746 to 2173), but a NNE wind brings a bit of cross-offshore chop—still surfable, but less exciting.

Then there’s a gap. Monday 7 September is a write-off—SW winds near gale force at 31 mph, making cross-shore slop out of an 8 ft SSW swell. That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing. Tuesday 8 September and Wednesday 9 September are poor as well, with weak energy (444 to 667) and onshore winds. The surf won’t be worth it.

But then it picks up again. Thursday 10 September brings a great morning: 8 ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, combined energy at 3227, light offshore breeze from the NW, clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers—big, powerful groundswell. Afternoon holds 8 ft SW, 15-second period, 3022 energy, and a light cross-offshore breeze. Very clean and solid.

Friday 11 September tails off with 5 ft to 6 ft SW swell (13 to 14-second periods), combined energy around 994 to 1311, and light offshore breezes—still clean and fun, but a softer finish to the two-week run.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Monday 31 August for the glassy afternoon session, and Saturday 5 September for the big, clean 10 ft swell—that’s the one to circle. The week after that has a rough patch in the middle, but Thursday 10 September delivers one more proper session before it fades.

Rusty.

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