Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's shaping up at Leffingwell Landing. This reef setup is a consistent performer, and it's looking like a long wait for the real magic.

The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, to be honest. For the first ten days or so, we're looking at mostly small, weak swell with a persistent cross-onshore wind that's going to keep things choppy and pretty ordinary. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year at 62°, so no surprises there.

We start off on Tuesday, September 8th with a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW, but a stiff 10 km/h WNW wind is blowing right on it, making it pretty messy. That pattern holds through the week - small waves, cross-onshore wind, and not much to get excited about. The energy is weak, barely cracking 200 (215) on the first day, and it never really gets its act together.

There's a bit of a spike in size on the 12th and 13th, with waves pushing up to 8ft from the WNW, but the period is a short, crumbly 7 seconds and the wind is still blowing cross-onshore. That's going to be a lumpy, blown-out mess, and for any experienced surfer, 8ft of that onshore slop is a big pass. The combined energy gets up there (975) but it's not quality.

Then we hit a dry spell. From the 15th through the 22nd, it's back to tiny, weak swells with the same cross-onshore breeze. You'll see a few mornings with a light breeze and a 2ft to 3ft SSW swell, but it's marginal at best. The energy is moderate (between 237 and 801) but the quality just isn't there.

Now, let's talk about the standout. This is the one you've been waiting for. It's a bit of a long-range call, but all signs point to Wednesday, September 23rd. The morning kicks off with a 5ft WNW swell, a 10-second period, and a cross-shore wind that's manageable. The combined energy is strong at 1050. But the real treat is the afternoon. The wind switches off completely, going glassy. The swell jumps to a clean 6ft from the NW with a proper 13-second period. The energy is very strong (1314). That is the window. It's going to be clean, powerful, and lined up. The reef will be working its magic. Just be aware, this spot is a consistent performer, so if it's on, the lineup might be busy. But for an experienced surfer, that's the session to aim for.

This is a long-range standout, so keep your fingers crossed. The forecast can change, but right now, Wednesday afternoon, September 23rd, is the one to circle on the calendar. The rest of the period is a write-off for paddle surfing.

Rusty.

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