Surf Forecasts:
The Leap surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,621 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Leap in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Leap over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly near gales. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 16 | SW 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 547 | 619 | 524 | 645 | 759 | 699 | 732 | 1056 | 924 | 657 | 653 | 752 | 634 | 1621 | 1218 | 905 | 589 | 449 | 1111 | 653 | 580 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | 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 | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:22PM1.21m | 7:39AM1.39m | 8:15PM1.21m | 8:31AM1.33m | 9:07PM1.18m | 9:24AM1.25m | 10:00PM1.15m | 10:18AM1.15m | 10:55PM1.11m | 11:15AM1.05m | 11:52PM1.06m | 12:16PM0.97m | 00:50AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21AM0.06m | 2:03PM-0.03m | 2:14AM0.09m | 2:53PM0.03m | 3:08AM0.15m | 3:43PM0.11m | 4:03AM0.22m | 4:34PM0.19m | 5:03AM0.29m | 5:27PM0.28m | 6:07AM0.34m | 6:23PM0.34m | 7:14AM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 |
 | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | 6:20 |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 12 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 211 | 162 | 95 | 61 | 51 | 400 | 357 | 719 | 683 | 657 | 522 | 515 | 508 | 580 | 669 | 729 | 589 | 424 | 1111 | 653 | 580 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | NW 14 | NW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 14 | SE 19 | SSE 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 13 | S 26 | SSW 25 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 17 |
| kJ | 70 | 54 | 53 | 81 | 46 | 38 | 96 | 390 | 686 | 255 | 653 | 483 | 353 | 6 | 54 | 212 | 307 | 268 | 497 | 422 | 297 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 17 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 18 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 80 | 32 | 30 | 72 | 64 | 46 | 50 | 17 | 17 | 305 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 66 | 165 | 383 | 61 | 96 | 56 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 547 | 619 | 524 | 645 | 759 | 699 | 732 | 1056 | 924 | 657 | 613 | 752 | 634 | 1621 | 1218 | 905 | 169 | 449 | 760 | 535 | 337 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2630 | 1173 | 1173 | 1179 | 1179 | 1173 | 1173 | 1173 | 1179 | 1173 | 1179 | 1173 | 1179 | 1173 | 1140 | 1179 | 1173 | 1173 | 1150 | 2320 | 2320 |
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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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