Point Leo surf report
Sheltered reef and beach on Western Port, friendly on small swells.
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Tomorrow at Point Leo (Sun, 4 Oct) · not worth it
Nah.
Choppy onshore wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- South-westerly wind at 7 kn. That's onshore here, so it'll be choppy and messy.
- Waves around head high (1.1m faces), on the big side for a beginner.
- South-westerly swell at 12 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and rising at 12pm, which suits this spot.
- Faces around 1.1m. If it looks too much, watch from the beach. There's no shame in it.
- At 1.1m and 12 seconds, Point Leo is one for intermediate surfers and up today. Reef at low tide.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:13 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Point Leo good?
- Best wind
- Northerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- South-south-east to west-south-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: beginners up to about 0.8m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going. A northerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Point Leo for your level.
Watch out
Reef at low tide.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Point Leo?
Point Leo is best with a northerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a south-south-east to west-south-west swell and mid tide. It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going.
What wind is offshore at Point Leo?
A northerly wind (N) blows straight offshore at Point Leo, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Point Leo good for beginners?
It can be. Point Leo suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Point Leo?
Reef at low tide.
Nearby breaks
- Flinders 8.2 km
- Smiths Beach (Phillip Island) 17.8 km
- Gunnamatta 18.8 km