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“Point Leo is a great righthand point-break which has waves that caters for all levels. Surfers tend to flock here from the Mornington Peninsula in Winter when the waves become too rough and the wind swings away to the West or North. To the right you have Crunchy Point which tends to pick up less swell than the other breaks, it's not steep and tends to be gentle so this is a great spot for beginners and longboarders. The main break nicknamed "Suicides" is the break right up the top of the reef. This spot picks up virtually more swell than any other spot in that area, it has a steep takeoff which then breaks over a reef and can continue down to the main beach on a big day, it's a very fun wave, however, you'll need a high tide to avoid the reef, definitely a more advanced break. To the left of the Point Leo SLSC you have two reefs: First Reef and Second Reef. These breaks provide both lefts and rights and pick up a solid amount of swell. It can have a fairly moderate take off but the wave is pretty short because the reef ends right before the beach. This is a go-to spot when Suicides and Crunchies get too crowded. Point Leo works best when there's a decent-sized swell, which is why it's usually flat in summer. Autumn through to Spring is definitely the best time to surf here, when the conditions are right it can have some of the best waves in Mornington. It's worth noting that the size of the swell tends to drop when the tide is going out because the water has to make its way out of Western Port Bay and that can stop some of the swell getting into the bay. There's usually not many rips here because the water tends to go down the more sheltered beach and works its way out there, but there is a rip that flows right in between Crunchy Point and Suicide Reef on big days, so use it to your advantage if the waves are big. Wear booties to avoid cutting yourself on the reef!”
TJ from AUSTRALIA - 08 Feb 2022
Point Leo Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 16 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.4(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.4(1: Point Leo is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Point Leo is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Mornington Peninsula. 5: the best break in Mornington Peninsula). |
Difficulty Level: 2.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.3(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Point Leo can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.8(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Point Leo, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.4(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Point Leo are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.3(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.6(1: Often too crowded. 5: Point Leo is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.5(1: Getting to Point Leo requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.4(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.2(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.3(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Point Leo for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.9(1: Camping at Point Leo is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.1(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Point Leo is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.4(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.6(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Point Leo, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.4(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Point Leo where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“This is a great little surf break which accommodates for beginners to advanced surfers. It is a great place to learn in summer as the surf is relatively small. Winter is defiantly the best season to surf here, however when the waves reach 2+ meters and a large tide is on it's way in, it can be near impossible to get out to the break. When the surf is big it stops you from taking short-cuts forcing you to paddle all the way up the point to the break instead of walking all the way up the point and paddling a short distance to the take-off zone. This sort-cut cannot be used when the surf is big as there is a fairly heavy shore break over rock where this is. All in all a great fun wave!”
Jake from AUSTRALIA - 15 Jul 2015
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