Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, the first few days are a bit of a washout for any decent paddle surfing. We’ve got a stretch from Monday the 3rd right through to Thursday morning the 6th of August where the swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore, and the wave energy is just okay. The best you’ll find is some 5ft WNW swell at Leffingwell Landing (a reef break) on Monday morning, but the wind is right on it and the energy is only moderate (486). It’s an advanced, very consistent spot, but with those conditions, it’s not really tempting. The next few days are even smaller, with heights dropping to 3ft and then 1ft, and the wind stays on it. It’s a pretty empty start.

Things start to get interesting on Friday morning, the 7th of August. The wind swings to a light SSW, going glassy, and we’ve got a nice 2ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 19 seconds. The energy is moderate (305). The break is a reef, so that long period should wrap in nicely, offering some clean, lined-up waves. The water temp is about average for the season, so no worries there. It’s a small but sweet window for those who know the spot.

Then, the real standout of the whole forecast hits on Sunday morning, the 9th of August. This is where it’s at. Leffingwell Landing cleans right up with glassy conditions and a beautiful 4ft WNW swell, 10-second period, and moderate energy jumping to 629. The wind is a light WSW, offshore for this spot. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions,” and I’m feeling it. That Sunday morning session is the best on offer—clean, punchy reef waves, and the crowd levels are “sometimes,” so you might get a few heads out, but the quality will be worth it. The tide will be a factor, so pick your window.

The rest of the second week doesn’t hold a candle to that Sunday. There’s a pulse of swell on the afternoon of the 9th hitting 6ft (1292 energy), but the wind goes onshore, making it a bit of a mess. The following days see smaller swell, with the wind mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the energy levels are moderate. There’s a morning on the 15th of August with 3ft SSW swell and moderate energy (603), but the wind is light onshore. It’s not terrible, but it’s not the Sunday session.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a slow burner, but Sunday morning the 9th is your clear winner. Point the car that way for a clean, glassy reef session. Get on it.

Rusty.

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