Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up for us at Point Leo. The pattern is a bit of a slow starter, but it builds into some proper sessions, especially for those who don’t mind a bit of size.

The water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is about average for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest steamer, but it ain't warm yet.

We’ve got a bit of a wait for the first solid call. The first real standout lands on Friday the 28th of August in the morning. We’re looking at a 5ft swell thumping in from the SW, but the period is a massive 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with a combined energy reading of 2253 (moderate-to-strong power), those lines will have some serious weight behind them. The wind is blowing moderate offshore from the NW, keeping the faces clean. This is an excellent setup for experienced surfers – the long period means it’ll be walling up nicely at this reef, but the sets will be a little more spaced out, giving you time to get into position. Keep in mind, with the swell over 5ft, it’s starting to push beyond beginner territory.

Another beauty is on Monday the 31st of August. The morning kicks off with a 7ft SW swell at a 15-second period (moderate groundswell energy) and a light, cross-off breeze from the NNW. The combined energy is a healthy 2012, packing a punch. Then the afternoon turns even better with the same 7ft at 17 seconds and glassy conditions – WNW wind dropping to nothing. That’s a full day of clean, powerful waves. Again, this is expert territory at over 8ft, but for those who can handle it, it’s a cracker. Crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might get a few out, but with that size, it’ll thin the herd.

Looking further out, Friday the 4th of September afternoon has potential with a 8ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and a light cross-off breeze from the WNW. Combined energy is a strong 2483. It’s a weekend ahead, so expect company, but it’s another clean, solid option for the crew who know what they’re doing.

There’s a bit of a gap in quality around the 7th of September where the wind turns nasty, and the swell drops off and gets messy – that’s a few days to stay out of the water. But we pick back up on Tuesday the 8th of September morning, with a 7ft SW swell at 14 seconds, though the wind is strong at 25 mph. It’s cross-off, so it’s clean, but with that much wind, it’s more for the hellmen.

The real late-game standout is Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon. We’ve got an 8ft swell from the WSW, with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is a massive 4339 (very strong). The wind is a moderate cross-off from the WSW, keeping it clean. This is a powerful, expert-only swell that will be charging hard into the reef. It’s a week and a half out, so treat it as promising but not locked in yet.

In the end, the Friday 28th of August morning and the Monday 31st of August all day are your best bets. Get on it while the wind is your mate.

Rusty.

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