Leca Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.19° N 8.71° W

Leca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leca sea temperature is
20.2° C
1.2° 

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


Leca surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 289 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Leca this week:

The surf forecast for Leca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leca in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 15th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for Leca over the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of mostly small, choppy, and messy surf. It’s going to be a real test of patience for anyone hanging for a wave. There’s a gap of almost a week with next to nothing, only a few brief windows with glassy conditions that might get you a few crumbly runners, but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 68°, so at least the wait won't be freezing.

The first real chance to get wet comes on the morning of Wednesday, August 12th. It’s not a day for the highlights reel, but it’s the best we’ve got. We’re looking at 3ft of swell from the west, with a 9-second period. The combined wave energy is moderate at 126. The wind will be glassy, so the surface will be clean. It’s a beginner-level wave, so it’s gentle, but it’s surfable. A couple of days later, on the morning of Saturday, August 15th, we get another brief window of glassy conditions. The swell is a touch bigger at 3ft, still from the northwest, but with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is still moderate (122), and it’s again just a basic, surfable wave for the learner crew.

Then, looking way out, things get a bit more interesting but also a lot messier. The morning of Thursday, August 20th, sees a bit of a change. The wind goes clean and cross-offshore, with a 2ft swell from the northwest. It’s tiny, but the conditions are the cleanest we’ll see in the whole outlook. The following morning, Friday, August 21st, the swell jumps up to 4ft from the northwest, with a 10-second period. The combined energy climbs to 349, which is solidly moderate. The wind is only a light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy but not blown out. This is the biggest, most energetic swell of the period, but the quality is still just marginal. If you’re a beginner, the 4ft is getting to the top end of what’s comfortable. For the experienced crew, the afternoon of the 21st brings a bigger 6ft swell, but it’s paired with a strong cross-onshore wind that will chop it right up. That’s a kite-surfing kind of day, not a paddle-surfing one.

Overall, the standout is the morning of Friday, August 21st, for the biggest swell and best energy, but keep your expectations in check. The cleanest conditions are on the morning of Thursday, August 20th, if you just want to get out on the water. This is a long, quiet period for Leca.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
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0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
8
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.5
NW
8
0.8
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
10
0.6
NW
8
0.6
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10
0.8
W
9
0.9
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9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
W
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1.4
NW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
63
61
61
47
30
53
20
19
53
70
106
139
141
184
163
147
165
165
232
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
W
5
WSW
20
NW
10
N
10
NNW
20
NW
10
N
5
W
20
NW
10
NNW
5
SW
15
NW
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NNW
5
NW
25
NW
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N
5
NW
25
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Wind State
on
glassy
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cross
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glassy
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High Tide
00:00AM3.55m
12:19PM3.72m
00:44AM3.54m
1:02PM3.73m
1:27AM3.45m
1:45PM3.65m
2:12AM3.28m
2:31PM3.49m
3:00AM3.05m
3:21PM3.26m
3:54AM2.81m
4:20PM3.02m
Low Tide
5:49PM0.42m
6:05AM0.45m
6:32PM0.35m
6:47AM0.45m
7:16PM0.38m
7:28AM0.54m
8:01PM0.51m
8:11AM0.70m
8:48PM0.71m
8:56AM0.92m
9:40PM0.96m
9:49AM1.15m
10:44PM1.20m
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6:37
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6:41
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8:43
8:42
8:40
8:39
8:37
8:37
8:35
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Temp °C
22
21
21
21
20
20
20
19
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18
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Feels °C
23
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21
18
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18
22
21
18
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18
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21
18
19
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Information about the Leca Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Leca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Leca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Leca 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 (Leca) 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 Leca 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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