Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Point Leo. This is a reef break that’s pretty consistent and loves a SW swell. The water’s around 56°, which is slightly warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing huge, but it’s a nice touch.

Monday the 24th is a bit flat. You’ve got a cross-off breeze and a 5ft SW swell, but the energy is only moderate (874). The afternoon cleans up with a gentle offshore, but the waves are still only 5ft. It’s okay, but nothing to write home about.

Tuesday the 25th is a write-off in the morning with light rain and a cross-on wind messing up a 6ft SW swell. The afternoon though, that’s the one – a clean 5ft SW swell with a cross-off wind, and the energy jumps to 1232. That’s solid moderate energy, and the waves will have some push.

Wednesday the 26th is a no-go. Cross-shore winds and a chop on both the 6ft morning and 5ft afternoon swells. The energy is there, but it’s not going to be fun.

Now, Thursday the 27th is a gem. Morning brings a light offshore with a 4ft SW swell, and the afternoon goes glassy – dead calm – with a 4ft SW swell. That’s a clean, long-period groundswell (12 seconds) that will be peeling nicely along the reef. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is about as good as it gets.

Friday the 28th is the standout of the whole outlook. The morning has a gentle offshore wind with a 5ft SW swell, and the period hits 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, with heaps of energy (1722). The afternoon goes even better: glassy conditions, a 6ft SW swell, and the energy is strong (2143). This is a wave for experienced surfers – it’s got power and size, and it’ll be clean as a whistle. This is the one to clear your schedule for.

Saturday the 29th has a glassy morning with a 5ft SW swell, but the afternoon gets a cross-on breeze that will mess it up a bit. Sunday the 30th is similar: a glassy morning with a 4ft SW swell, but the afternoon goes cross-on again.

Monday the 31st is another big one. The morning has a clean, cross-off wind with a 6ft SW swell and strong energy (2213). The afternoon is even better: a 7ft SW swell, clean, with a 16-second period and massive energy (2354). That’s a big, powerful groundswell – only for experienced surfers, but it’ll be a special session.

The first week of September keeps the goods coming. Tuesday the 1st has gentle offshore winds and a 6ft SW swell in the morning, then a clean 5ft in the afternoon. Wednesday the 2nd is excellent: a gentle offshore with a 6ft SW swell in the morning, and a clean 5ft WSW swell in the afternoon. Both days have moderate to strong energy.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday is clean but the swell drops to 5ft, and the wind picks up to a fresh breeze. Friday the 4th has a fresh offshore with a 7ft SW swell, but the score suggests it’s marginal. The afternoon has a 8ft SW swell with a cross-off wind – that’s big, and only for experts.

The second week gets a bit wild. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th have strong offshore winds, and the swell is solid (6ft to 8ft), but the wind is strong enough to make paddling a real chore. The energy is high, but it’s a battle to get out. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are similar – big surf, strong offshore winds, but it’s work. The waves will be there, but it’s not a casual session.

So, the standout is without a doubt Friday the 28th of August. That glassy afternoon with a 6ft SW groundswell and 17-second period is the best on offer. The second best is Monday the 31st of August, with the 7ft SW swell and clean conditions. These are the days to be out there.

Rusty.

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