Point Leo Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.43° S 145.08° E

Point Leo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Leo sea temperature is
13.4°C
0.8° 

Point Leo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Point Leo surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 13,903 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Leo this week:

The surf forecast for Point Leo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Leo in the next 16 days are 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 4th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 9th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 9th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Leo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way this period.

First up, the standout session that's got me talking is the Friday the 4th. Point Leo is going to be absolutely cooking with a strong, clean 10-foot SW groundswell. The energy is off the charts (5168), and with a solid 16-second period between sets, you're looking at proper, powerful lines. The offshore NW wind at 16 mph will have those waves holding up nicely. This one is for experienced surfers only—beginners, give it a miss.

The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Saturday the 5th is a write-off. The wind is howling at 31 mph in the morning, making it a battle just to get out. Stay home.

Sunday the 6th offers a bit of redemption. The wind drops right back Sunday afternoon to a slight air from the WSW, and we've got a clean 7-foot SW swell on offer. It's still a solid size for the experienced crew, but this is the window to get some cleaner, more manageable waves.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are a mixed bag. Monday is blown out. Tuesday morning, however, is an absolute gem for anyone with a bit of skill. The wind is glassy, dead calm, with a 4-foot SW swell. The period is sky-high at 18 seconds. That’s proper long-period groundswell, meaning great shaped waves at this reef break, but it will be very selective. The energy is still moderate (1840).

The following weekend, Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th mornings both have glassy conditions. On the 11th, we've got 7-foot SW swell; on the 12th, it's 6-foot SW. These are excellent windows for the more experienced surfer, with clean faces and consistent SW energy.

The second week gets messy and is a chalk and cheese situation. There’s a lot of wind, and the swell jumps up. Thursday the 17th we see a massive 20-foot+ SW swell hit, but with strong cross-onshore winds. This is way, way too big for any paddle surfing. It's a monster. The energy reading of 30634 tells the story. This looks far more interesting for the kite crew.

Then Friday the 18th, while still huge at 13 feet, the wind is much lighter. It's still a beast, but a slightly more manageable one for big-wave specialists.

Overall, the pick of the period is hands down that Friday, September 4th. A classic Point Leo day with a big, clean SW groundswell and offshore wind. For the rest of the week, focus on the glassy mornings, especially Tuesday the 8th and the 11th and 12th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Tue night).

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
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Tuesday
8
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.4
SW
15
2.5
WSW
11
2.5
SW
12
2.1
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14
1.8
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12
1.1
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1.6
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14
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18
1.5
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17
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16
3.5
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16
4.5
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19
4.5
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18
3.5
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18
3.5
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17
2.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4891
4645
3619
2329
2665
1641
2077
1737
971
373
321
947
901
1282
2687
6861
13893
12911
8224
5866
3534
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
25
NW
30
N
45
NNW
45
WNW
45
W
25
WSW
15
WSW
25
W
20
WSW
20
S
5
SSW
10
NW
10
SW
30
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40
SSW
40
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
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Wind State
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off
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cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:02PM2.04m
5:03AM2.09m
4:39PM2.01m
5:51AM2.01m
5:21PM1.96m
6:45AM1.91m
6:11PM1.87m
7:50AM1.81m
7:15PM1.77m
9:05AM1.76m
8:39PM1.69m
10:21AM1.77m
10:13PM1.70m
Low Tide
10:13AM0.60m
10:30PM0.05m
10:53AM0.69m
11:13PM0.07m
11:37AM0.79m
00:02AM0.13m
12:28PM0.89m
00:59AM0.24m
1:33PM0.96m
2:08AM0.36m
2:56PM0.97m
3:28AM0.44m
4:22PM0.88m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Point Leo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Point Leo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Leo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Leo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Point Leo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Point Leo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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