
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 26 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), 8s period, NW swell with 1,187 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 1.9m 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 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 1.5m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM.
| 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) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the coming weeks.
Right off the bat, we've got a real mixed bag ahead. The opening window is a tough one to swallow. The swell is there, but the wind is just not playing ball. For the first few days, from Sunday the 26th through to Wednesday the 29th, we're dealing with a moderate, persistent cross-onshore breeze that's going to chop things up pretty badly. The wave energy is moderate but the quality is shot. Honestly, it’s a write-off for a good paddle.
Thursday the 30th of July brings a change. The wind swings offshore, light from the WNW, and the swell picks up a bit. We’re looking at a 6 ft swell from the NW, but the period is a short 8 seconds. That's a windswell, not a groundswell, so the shape won't be classic. The combined energy is moderate (1185), but that short period means it'll be a bit fat and messy. Still, it's the first clean window we've had. The morning of the 30th is the best of a tricky bunch, but it's still only marginal.
The standouts here, if you can call them that, are the mornings of Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August. These are the only real glimmers of hope in the whole 16-day run. On Thursday the 6th, we have a glassy morning with a tiny 1 ft swell from the SSW, but it's a long period of 19 seconds. The energy is weak (203), but that glassy surface and the long period groundswell will make for some incredibly clean, if small, peelers. It’s a longboard special. The same goes for the morning of Friday the 7th: glassy, tiny 2 ft swell from the SW with a period of 13 seconds, giving a weak energy reading (204). These are the best conditions for quality, but you’ll be hunting for a knee-high wave.
The rest of the second week, from the 3rd of August onward, is a mix of tiny, weak swells and light winds. It’s a real flat spell. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
In summary, there's no big, clean, powerful swell on the horizon. The best bet is to wait for those glassy mornings in early August for a longboard session, but don't expect much. A 6 ft+ swell appears on the 30th of July, but it's short period, and from the 1st of August it gets a bit bigger, but still with poor wind and a messy shape. The second week of the window is basically flat.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 |
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872 | 863 | 760 | 719 | 1068 | 963 | 717 | 943 | 798 | 708 | 627 | 620 | 333 | 485 | 318 | 309 | 183 | 202 | 429 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:46PM1.63m | 11:40PM1.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:10AM0.29m | 5:48PM1.05m | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
8:14 | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 14 | WNW 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
191 | 863 | 760 | 163 | 1068 | 963 | 197 | 943 | 798 | 256 | 627 | 620 | 319 | 237 | 265 | 270 | 691 | 881 | 780 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | S 10 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 7 |
872 | 46 | 41 | 719 | 37 | 28 | 717 | 2 | 194 | 667 | 155 | 116 | 333 | 463 | 224 | 377 | 140 | 74 | 208 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NW 10 | SSE 10 | SW 22 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | S 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 18 | SW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | S 18 | SW 14 |
31 | 4 | 11 | 118 | 9 | 9 | 37 | 6 | 32 | 107 | 123 | 98 | 255 | 222 | 144 | 309 | — | 99 | 53 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 |
515 | 125 | 384 | 487 | 158 | 415 | 558 | 198 | 595 | 708 | 188 | 382 | — | 485 | 318 | — | 183 | 202 | 429 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 91 | 159 | 1 | 91 | 153 | 1 | 143 | 153 | 1 | 139 | 174 | 0 | 174 | 174 | 0 | 139 | 172 | 1 |
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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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