Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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