Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got your surf outlook for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a run of solid swell on the go, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. Let’s get into it.

First up, we’re looking at Point Leo – a reef break that’s fairly consistent. The water temp is sitting at 56.3°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The action kicks off Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. We’ve got a 9.8ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second period, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph from the west, making it cross-off. It’s clean, but the combined energy is pumping at 3509, and it’s a bit of a grunt. Hold out for the afternoon – the swell jumps to 11.5ft from the WSW, period still 14 seconds, but the wind drops a touch to 16 mph from the WSW. The energy rockets to 7648, and it’s still clean. This is big, powerful swell, and at over 8.2ft, it’s for experienced surfers only.

Friday the 4th is where it starts to get interesting. Morning session sees a 9.8ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, and the wind is a moderate 12 mph from the NNW, blowing offshore. The energy is 4891, and it’s clean. This is a standout session – long-period groundswell, offshore wind, and the break is a reef, so that long period will wrap in nicely. The afternoon is just as good: 9.8ft SW, 16-second period, and a gentle 9 mph offshore from the NW. Energy at 4733. This is the best on offer for the near-term.

Saturday the 5th turns ugly. The morning has a 7.5ft SW swell, 15-second period, but the wind is a howling 28 mph from the NW, strong offshore. It’s clean but you’ll be fighting to paddle into anything. The afternoon is a write-off with a 11.5ft WSW swell and 28 mph WNW winds – energy is 5154, but the conditions are poor. Forget it.

Sunday the 6th is a step down. Morning has a 7.2ft SW swell, 13-second period, with a 12 mph WSW cross-off. Energy at 1693, clean but nothing special. The afternoon drops to 6.9ft SW, same period, with a gentle 9 mph SW cross-shore. It’s marginal.

Monday the 7th is small. Morning has a 3.6ft SW swell, 12-second period, with a 9 mph WNW cross-off. Energy is only 397. The afternoon picks up to 7.9ft SW but with a short 8-second period and a moderate 12 mph SW cross-shore. Choppy and not worth it.

Tuesday the 8th is a return to form. Morning offers a 5.9ft SW swell, 13-second period, with a light 6 mph west cross-off. Energy is 1924, and it’s clean. The afternoon has a 4.6ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, but a 9 mph SW cross-shore puts a bit of texture on it. The morning is the pick here.

Wednesday the 9th gets interesting. The morning has a 7.5ft SW swell, 15-second period, but a fresh 19 mph SSW cross-shore makes it lumpy. The afternoon, though – that’s a massive standout. A 11.5ft SW swell with a 21-second period, the longest period in the forecast, and the energy is a staggering 17081. The wind is a moderate 16 mph SSW cross-shore. It’s going to be a beast of a session, but at 11.5ft and cross-shore, it’s only for the experts. This is a true big-wave day.

Thursday the 10th holds size. Morning has a 11.5ft SW swell, 18-second period, with a light 6 mph SW cross-shore. Energy at 7601. The afternoon drops to 9.8ft SW, 17-second period, with a gentle cross-shore. Both are solid, but the morning with lighter wind is the call.

From Friday the 11th onwards, the swell starts to fade. The 11th has a 5.9ft SW swell, 15-second period, with a very light 3 mph ENE cross

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