Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for our little slice of the coast.

We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and honestly, the first week and a half is a bit of a write-off for decent waves. The surf will be small and bumpy, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The best surf of the whole period looks to be around the 9th and 10th of September, so you’ll need some patience.

Right now, through the end of August and into early September, it’s a pretty grim picture. The swell is small to tiny, mostly under 4 ft, with periods that are all over the place. The wind is mostly a cross-onshore breeze, which is just going to make everything choppy and messy. The combined swell energy is moderate at best early on, hitting 251 on Thursday afternoon, but the poor conditions make it a non-starter. Don’t bother paddling out for these small, weak, wind-affected waves.

There’s a long gap of near-flat conditions and poor winds until we finally see a glimmer of hope. The setup is just not there for paddle surfing through the first week of September. It’s mostly small, weak swell with moderate energy values, but still plagued by cross-onshore breezes. You might see a few knee-high waves on Monday the 31st of August morning, but it's marginal and the wind will mess it up.

Now, let’s talk about the real standout. Leffingwell Landing is a reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the WNW, but the best window is the Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon. We’ve got glassy conditions with zero wind, and a 3 ft swell from the SSW at 16 seconds. That's a proper long-period groundswell, and while it’s small, those clean, glassy conditions are a massive bonus. The combined swell energy is moderate at 475, and with offshore-style wind, it will be super clean. This is the one to circle on your calendar for a quiet, small-wave session.

The following morning, Thursday the 10th of September also looks promising. A 3 ft SSW groundswell at 17 seconds with light offshore winds (WSW) and a combined energy of 712. This will be a step up in size and still clean, making it another good option.

Keep in mind, the water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 59°, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit.

It’s a waiting game this time, but the clean conditions later on will be worth it.

Rusty.

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