Leca Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.19° N 8.71° W

Leca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 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: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 290 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leca in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

The outlook is pretty flat and uninspiring. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out period of small, weak swell, with only brief moments where it’s even worth thinking about a paddle. Most of the time, the onshore wind messes things up. This isn’t going to be a classic run.

For the next few days, there are a few windows. The best early call is Sunday morning, August 9th at Leca. The swell is only 3 ft from the west, with a short period of 7 seconds, so the energy is weak (86). But the real story is the wind – it’s glassy, dead calm. That’s a major positive for a small wave. It’s a consistent beginner break that’s exposed to the west, which is the right direction. The water temp is about average for this time of year. You can get a few little ones, but you won't be missing much if you sleep in. The afternoon goes straight to junk with a 12 mph cross-onshore.

The mornings on Wednesday, August 12th, Thursday, August 13th, and Monday, August 17th also show glassy conditions with a clean surface. On the Wednesday and Thursday mornings, we see 3 ft from the west, with the period stretching to 9–10 seconds, which adds a touch more shape. The combined energy climbs into moderate territory – 128 and 177 respectively – meaning it has a little more push, but it’s still small. Then on Monday the 17th, there’s 4 ft swell from the northwest at 8 seconds coming in under a dead calm wind (143). These are your best bets overall, but even then, the wave quality is only described as “ordinary.” They’re not standouts by any stretch, just the least bad options.

Crowds are reported as “often” at Leca, so expect company, especially on those nicer mornings.

After the 17th, it really drops off. From the 18th through the 24th, the swell fades to almost nothing – mostly 1 ft to 2 ft – and the wind patterns are rubbish or the swell is tiny. There’s a brief, very small glassy moment on Sunday morning, August 23rd, with only 1 ft from the northwest at 9 seconds (52). That’s barely a ripple. It’s a long, flat end to the forecast period.

So, no true standouts. The pick of a very weak bunch is the glassy, clean mornings of August 12th, 13th, and 17th at Leca. If you’re desperate, grab a grovel board. Otherwise, save your energy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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136
173
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208
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136
183
Wind (km/h)
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10
NNW
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
5:03AM2.62m
5:35PM2.83m
Low Tide
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
10:56AM1.36m
00:06AM1.35m
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Feels °C
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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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