Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
15.1° C
0.9° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,351 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with NW 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 (Jul 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 15s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 29th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 29th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a 16-day window looking at Leffingwell Landing. I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a bit of a struggle. The waiting game is real. From now through the end of July, the wind is mostly cross-onshore and the surf is choppy and messy. The swell energy is there, hitting moderate to strong levels, with combined energy values ranging from 828 to 1675, but the wind is just ruining it. The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is about 2°F cooler than normal for this time of year – nothing too wild, just a little on the fresh side.

The first real sign of life comes on Thursday, July 30th. The morning is looking glassy with a slight offshore feel from the SW at just 3 mph. The swell is 3 ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period, giving it some real groundswell grunt. The combined energy is 603, which is moderate, but those clean conditions make it a solid option for a reef break. This is a very consistent, exposed spot, and it loves a WNW swell direction. The SSW swell is a bit off its optimum, but the glassy conditions make up for it. This is an advanced-only wave, so keep that in mind.

Friday morning, July 31st, is another standout. The wind is glassy again, from the WSW at 3 mph, and the swell is 5 ft from the NW with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is 683. This is a bit more size, but the short period means it’ll be a bit more crumbly and less organized than a longer-period swell. It’s still a decent call for the morning session.

Now, the first week of August starts to look a little more promising but still not perfect. The wind on the 1st is onshore, but the swell is building. On August 2nd, the morning sees a 7 ft swell from the NW with a 10-second period and combined energy of 1374. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, giving it a bit of chop. It’s a solid wave but not the cleanest. For the experts, it’s worth a look.

The real highlight might be August 8th. The morning has a very small 2 ft swell from the SSW with a very long 19-second period, combined energy 285. The wind is light and onshore. It’s tiny, but that long period can wrap around and give some clean lines if the tide is right. It’s a marginal call, but for a last-ditch effort, it’s something.

Overall, the best on offer is the Thursday morning July 30th with the glassy conditions and the Friday morning July 31st. The long-range stuff is a bit of a gamble. Remember, this is a reef break, and it’s advanced-level only. If you’re not confident, stay out of the water.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
24
0.6
SW
24
0.9
SW
22
0.9
SSW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.2
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.2
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19
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
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17
2.5
NW
8
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
2.4
NW
8
1
SSW
16
1.2
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
661
444
671
799
640
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863
760
719
854
963
780
943
921
897
627
620
699
463
192
301
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
25
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
30
WNW
15
NNW
15
NW
25
WNW
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NNW
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WNW
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WSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:18AM1.36m
7:09PM1.98m
9:58AM1.41m
7:53PM2.03m
10:29AM1.45m
8:34PM2.09m
10:58AM1.48m
9:13PM2.13m
11:25AM1.51m
9:50PM2.15m
11:53AM1.54m
10:27PM2.13m
12:20PM1.58m
11:03PM2.06m
Low Tide
12:37PM1.26m
2:55AM0.37m
1:33PM1.26m
3:33AM0.30m
2:20PM1.24m
4:08AM0.24m
3:02PM1.20m
4:41AM0.20m
3:42PM1.16m
5:12AM0.20m
4:22PM1.12m
5:42AM0.23m
5:03PM1.09m
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Temp °C
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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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