Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
15.1°C
1.4° 

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


Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,015 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Leffingwell Landing this week:

The surf forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leffingwell Landing in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
195
436
584
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130
327
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:10PM2.04m
11:20AM1.74m
10:50PM1.96m
11:44AM1.81m
11:32PM1.84m
12:09PM1.88m
00:19AM1.69m
12:38PM1.93m
1:14AM1.53m
1:13PM1.97m
2:26AM1.37m
1:56PM1.99m
4:09AM1.28m
Low Tide
4:10PM0.94m
4:58AM0.35m
4:51PM0.85m
5:23AM0.44m
5:35PM0.77m
5:49AM0.57m
6:22PM0.70m
6:15AM0.71m
7:15PM0.64m
6:42AM0.86m
8:18PM0.60m
7:12AM1.01m
9:33PM0.55m
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Information about the Leffingwell Landing Surf forecast

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