
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,441 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 0.9m 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 1.2m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag for our zone. We’ve got a solid stretch of swell coming through, but the wind is going to be a real pain for most of it, keeping things choppy and messy. The real standout is a window of clean, lighter winds around the end of the month that could give us a proper session.
The first real chance for a wave is on Leffingwell Landing (a reef break). Starting from Monday afternoon, July 27th, we’ve got a long-period groundswell pumping in from the SSW at 4 ft with a 19-second period. That’s a lot of energy in the water – the combined swell energy is a beefy 1309 (moderate to strong). But the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the WNW at 16 mph, which is going to trash the surface. It’s going to be choppy and poor. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year.
Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th continue the same story: solid swell from the SSW, but the cross-onshore wind keeps it poor. The energy is still high (1101 and 820), but the quality just isn’t there for a paddle.
Now, hold on to your board. The best bet of the whole forecast is Thursday morning, July 30th. The wind is set to go light and onshore from the WNW at only 3 mph, which is basically glassy. The swell is bumping up to 6 ft, but it’s short-period windswell from the NW at 8 seconds. The combined energy is 1197 (moderate to strong). This is a proper reef break, and with that clean wind, it’s going to be a lot more organized. The size is pushing into the 5 ft+ range, so it’s getting a bit much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the window. Waves should be holding shape, and the crowds are possible here, so get there early.
Friday morning, July 31st, still has some clean-ish potential with light winds from the WNW at 6 mph on a 6 ft swell, but the quality is marginal. The energy drops to 742. After that, from Saturday, August 1st, right through to the end of the first week, the cross-onshore wind picks up again, making the 7 ft swells (like on Saturday afternoon) look like a mess for paddle surfing. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than us.
The second week takes a turn for the smaller. From Monday, August 3rd, the swell drops off and the wind stays tricky. A few marginal mornings with small ripples, but nothing to get excited about. The energy dips into the 100s and 200s.
There’s a glimmer in the very long-range. On Tuesday, August 11th, we see a long-period swell from the SW at 20 seconds, but it’s only 2 ft. The combined energy is 603 (moderate). The morning is clear with light onshore wind from the W at 6 mph. For a reef break, that long-period groundswell might wrap in nicely, but it’s a long way out and the size is tiny. Keep an eye on it, but don’t bank on it.
So, bottom line: the mornings of July 30th and 31st are your best shots. Get out there when the wind is light.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
963 | 780 | 943 | 798 | 667 | 627 | 620 | 717 | 479 | 326 | 300 | 390 | 207 | 490 | 228 | 441 | 1235 | 658 | 601 | 540 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:13PM2.13m | 11:25AM1.51m | 9:50PM2.15m | 11:53AM1.54m | 10:27PM2.13m | 12:20PM1.58m | 11:03PM2.06m | 12:46PM1.63m | 11:40PM1.95m | 1:13PM1.69m | 00:21AM1.80m | 1:40PM1.75m | 1:08AM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:02PM1.20m | 4:41AM0.20m | 3:42PM1.16m | 5:12AM0.20m | 4:22PM1.12m | 5:42AM0.23m | 5:03PM1.09m | 6:10AM0.29m | 5:48PM1.05m | 6:37AM0.39m | 6:37PM1.01m | 7:02AM0.52m | 7:32PM0.96m | |||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | WNW 7 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 8 | S 10 | SSW 9 | WNW 10 |
963 | 163 | 943 | 798 | 249 | 627 | 620 | 319 | 255 | 265 | 300 | 212 | 499 | 220 | 398 | 285 | 550 | 48 | 29 | 540 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 17 | S 10 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SW 15 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
23 | 780 | 2 | 194 | 667 | 155 | 120 | 424 | 463 | 224 | 304 | 462 | 54 | 365 | 61 | 99 | 98 | 76 | 46 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SE 18 | SSE 18 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | S 18 | SW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 20 | SW 19 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
10 | 56 | 13 | 32 | 66 | 142 | 155 | 206 | 234 | 144 | 239 | 140 | 75 | 56 | 15 | 15 | 47 | 52 | 27 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — |
313 | 466 | 158 | 428 | 664 | 193 | 264 | 717 | 479 | 326 | — | 390 | 207 | 490 | 228 | 441 | 1235 | 658 | 601 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 153 | 1 | 174 | 153 | 1 | 139 | 172 | 0 | 172 | 172 | 0 | 139 | 91 | 13 | 91 | 153 | 13 | 174 | 174 | 0 |
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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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