Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.3° 

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 29 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, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 848 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 1.7m and 7s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 1.0m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.

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 8PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Yeah, alright. Leffingwell Landing. This is a reef set-up that needs a proper push to get going, and honestly, it’s been pretty quiet. The water is sitting at 59°, which feels a bit colder than usual for this time of year—grab a thicker suit. The whole 16-day outlook is patchy and marginal; no day is a total ripper, so we’re picking through scraps.

We kick off on Saturday, August 29th. The swell energy is chunky, with about 4 ft of swell coming from the SSW, and the combined energy is reading 1058 (moderate wave energy). The period is a long 17 seconds—proper groundswell—but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore out of the WNW at 12 mph, messing up the surface. Tough conditions. A better shot might come Monday, August 31st, where the wind goes onshore and lighter from the W at 6 mph, but the swell drops to 3 ft with a combined energy of 459 (moderate wave energy). It is still a long-period swell at 14 seconds, cleaner on the reef, but it is small and a bit inconsistent. The morning of Tuesday, September 2nd offers a window with light onshore winds from the WNW at 6 mph, and the swell at 2 ft from the SW with a very long period of 16 seconds, combined energy at 279 (moderate wave energy). It is tiny, but with that period and light wind, there could be a sneaky, clean little wave.

Looking ahead, the mornings around September 8th and 10th start to look better. On Tuesday, September 8th at first light, we have glassy conditions with the wind from the SW at just 3 mph and a combined swell energy of 209 (moderate wave energy). The swell is 2 ft from the SSW with a period of 14 seconds. This is the cleanest window of the whole run—glassy and smooth on the reef. Then on Thursday, September 10th, the morning glass-off continues with a light W wind, the swell building to 3 ft from the SW at a very long period of 17 seconds, combined energy at 561 (moderate wave energy). That is the standout moment—clean, long-period groundswell. The 13th of September brings a chunkier swell of 7 ft, but it is short-period windswell at 7 seconds from the WNW, with the combined energy at 504 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light onshore at 6 mph, but the quality is poor and it’s more likely a messy, close-out beach break scenario. At over 5 ft and short period, it is a bit of a beast for the wrong reasons.

Crowds can be a factor here sometimes, especially on those clean, glassy mornings. For the reef to really work, you need that long-period groundswell and no wind. That morning of September 8th is the one to aim for. Promising, but keep your hopes in check—it’s been a dry spell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
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17
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
867
742
838
636
485
472
321
213
154
154
154
154
133
175
373
240
408
508
563
667
635
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
5
NW
5
WSW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
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5
WNW
20
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10
NNW
10
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25
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10
NNW
10
W
20
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High Tide
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
2:52PM1.99m
6:20AM1.30m
4:05PM2.00m
Low Tide
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
7:50AM1.14m
10:57PM0.48m
8:56AM1.25m
00:15AM0.37m
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7:36
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18
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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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