Surf Forecasts:
The Leap surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SE swell with 1,398 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Leap this week:
The surf forecast for The Leap over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Leap in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Leap over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 515 | 508 | 580 | 1150 | 1094 | 939 | 673 | 1249 | 748 | 573 | 441 | 769 | 1111 | 869 | 620 | 441 | 333 | 229 | 219 | 151 | 139 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 10:18AM1.15m | 10:55PM1.11m | 11:15AM1.05m | 11:52PM1.06m | 12:16PM0.97m | 00:50AM1.03m | 1:20PM0.91m | 1:48AM1.02m | 2:22PM0.88m | 2:42AM1.02m | 3:17PM0.88m | 3:30AM1.03m | 4:05PM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:03AM0.22m | 4:34PM0.19m | 5:03AM0.29m | 5:27PM0.28m | 6:07AM0.34m | 6:23PM0.34m | 7:14AM0.37m | 7:22PM0.38m | 8:19AM0.36m | 8:19PM0.39m | 9:16AM0.34m | 9:11PM0.38m | 10:03AM0.30m | 9:56PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 7 | S 12 |
| kJ | 515 | 508 | 580 | 767 | 729 | 589 | 424 | 1249 | 748 | 573 | 441 | 769 | 1111 | 869 | 620 | 441 | 333 | 229 | 219 | 69 | 139 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 26 | S 25 | SSE 13 | SW 18 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 7 | S 12 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 483 | 471 | 419 | 134 | 316 | 209 | 465 | 192 | 408 | 256 | 350 | 305 | 301 | 268 | 130 | 194 | 142 | 138 | 37 | 151 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SW 24 | S 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | S 19 | S 10 | SSW 17 | S 22 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | NNW 9 | SW 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 55 | 663 | 673 | 480 | 75 | 399 | 152 | 250 | 35 | 8 | 215 | 23 | 22 | 30 | 80 | 36 | 119 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 4 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 458 | 398 | 402 | 1150 | 1094 | 939 | 490 | 463 | 494 | 10 | 368 | 415 | 322 | 200 | — | 151 | 117 | 64 | 30 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1173 | 2087 | 1140 | 1150 | 2060 | 1150 | 1140 | 1073 | 586 | 586 | 214 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 1179 | 1173 | 1173 | 1073 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Leap provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Leap can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Leap 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 (The Leap) 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 The Leap 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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