Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.9° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 770 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next 16 days at Leffingwell Landing. This is a reef break that’s exposed and breaks real consistent, but the start is a tough one. Water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year.

We kick off with a rough patch. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are a total loss. Waves are tiny, around 2ft to 2ft, and the wind is all onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and ugly. Don’t bother.

Friday the 4th morning gives a little glimmer. A 3ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and light offshore wind from the W. The energy is moderate (872), but the waves are still weak and the tide is tricky. It’s a marginal session, not a standout.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are the same story – small, inconsistent, and the afternoons get wrecked by a 12 mph cross-on. The mornings are your only shot with light offshore wind, but the swell is only 3ft to 4ft. The energy is moderate (775-382), but it’s just not enough.

Monday the 7th through Wednesday the 9th? More of the same. Tiny waves, marginal conditions. The wind is light and offshore in the mornings, but the swell is too small to get excited about. You’re looking at 2ft to 3ft waves. Not worth the struggle.

Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th, we get a bit more consistency. Still small (3ft), but the period is a solid 16-17 seconds, and the morning wind is light offshore. The energy is in the 500s, moderate. It’s still marginal, but it’s the best of the first week.

Then there’s a real gap. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are back to poor surf, with small swell and building wind. Monday the 14th is where it heats up. The forecast shows a 7ft NW swell, period of 9 seconds, and light offshore wind in the morning. The energy is strong (1128), and while the period is short, the size is serious. This is for experts only – 7ft on a reef with a short period is a powerful, heavy wave. It’s the best on offer, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

Tuesday the 15th drops to 4ft, but the period lengthens to 11-12 seconds, and the wind is still light. The energy is moderate (537-564). It’s a solid, fun-sized day for confident surfers. After that, Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th fade back to tiny, weak waves and poor conditions.

So, the standout is Monday the 14th. That NW swell, 7ft, with light offshore wind, is going to be the best window. It’s a powerful, expert-only wave at Leffingwell Landing. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but that’s the one to circle on the calendar. For the rest of the time, pick the early mornings with the light offshore wind, but don’t expect much.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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2
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
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16
1.1
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16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
133
175
323
248
299
666
615
667
635
554
589
428
334
334
268
236
168
125
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
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20
WNW
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WNW
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Wind State
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cross-on
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glassy
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High Tide
2:26AM1.37m
1:56PM1.99m
4:09AM1.28m
2:52PM1.99m
6:20AM1.30m
4:05PM2.00m
7:41AM1.39m
5:24PM2.04m
8:24AM1.49m
6:36PM2.11m
8:58AM1.59m
7:39PM2.17m
Low Tide
8:18PM0.60m
7:12AM1.01m
9:33PM0.55m
7:50AM1.14m
10:57PM0.48m
8:56AM1.25m
00:15AM0.37m
10:48AM1.30m
1:18AM0.26m
12:24PM1.24m
2:09AM0.17m
1:35PM1.12m
2:53AM0.13m
clear
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6:37
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6:39
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7:30
7:29
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
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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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