Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
15.1°C
1.4° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 848 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 5th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board and let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Leffingwell Landing over the next couple weeks. This is a reef setup that’s very consistent, and it’s exposed to the WNW. It’s a bit of a specialty spot—better suited for advanced surfers, especially when the swell gets moving.

We kick off right now, Sunday the 30th of August, but honestly, it ain’t pretty. We’ve got a moderate cross-onshore breeze at 12 to 16 mph, chopping up a weak 4 to 4 foot SSW swell. The combined wave energy is moderate at best (820 to 830 on the meter). I’d sit this one out.

Monday the 31st through Friday the 5th of September looks pretty frustrating. Swell heights hang around 2 to 4 feet, mostly from the SSW, with a 13 to 16 second period that promises shape, but the wind just won’t play ball. Most of these days are blown out by cross-on or onshore winds, and the wave comment calls it “poor” or “marginal” most of the way. The energy readings hover between 207 and a peak of 1182 on Friday afternoon, but don’t get excited—that afternoon is cross-on and choppy again. Not worth paddling out.

Now, here’s the little gem in this forecast. Sunday the 6th of September is a standout. The swell is a consistent 3 feet from the SSW, with a 14 to 15 second period. But the real story is the wind: light cross-offshore breezes from the ENE and NNE, only 6 mph. This is going to put clean, lined-up waves on the reef. The combined energy is moderate (506 to 577), and the wave comment says “very good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer—get in the water early morning or afternoon, it’ll be glassy.

Monday the 7th still has clean conditions in the morning—light offshore from the ENE, swell at 3 feet from the SSW, but energy drops to 410 for a “good” session. Not quite as punchy as Sunday, but still a fun paddle. Afternoon gets a little bumpy.

After that, it drops off. Tuesday the 8th sees tiny 1 foot SSW swell with fresh cross-offshore winds (22 mph in the morning). Combined energy is a weak 111 to 135. Wednesday the 9th through Saturday the 13th of September is mostly marginal to poor, with small pulses. Saturday afternoon the 12th sees the swell bump up to 7 feet from the WNW, but it’s short period (7 seconds) and cross-on at 12 mph—just messy.

Sunday the 13th brings an 8 foot WNW swell but it’s onshore and short period (8 seconds). Combined energy hits 982, which is moderate, but that’s expert-only territory (over 8 feet) and it won’t be clean. By Monday the 14th, we’re back down to a weak 2 feet from the SW with long period (17 seconds) but low energy (341). Not worth it.

Water temp is about average for the time of year at Leffingwell Landing. No big anomalies to report.

So, if you’re looking for the best window, lock in Sunday, September 6th. It’s clean, it’s consistent, and it’s surfable. The rest of the run is mostly for the patient or the windsurfers.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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0
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3
1
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1
1
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1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
838
636
485
472
321
210
154
154
154
154
133
175
291
248
413
659
556
659
742
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
25
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
25
WNW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:32PM1.84m
12:09PM1.88m
00:19AM1.69m
12:38PM1.93m
1:14AM1.53m
1:13PM1.97m
2:26AM1.37m
1:56PM1.99m
4:09AM1.28m
2:52PM1.99m
6:20AM1.30m
4:05PM2.00m
Low Tide
5:49AM0.57m
6:22PM0.70m
6:15AM0.71m
7:15PM0.64m
6:42AM0.86m
8:18PM0.60m
7:12AM1.01m
9:33PM0.55m
7:50AM1.14m
10:57PM0.48m
8:56AM1.25m
00:15AM0.37m
clear
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6:33
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
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7:34
7:32
7:31
7:30
7:29
7:27
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Temp °C
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21
15
17
18
14
17
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14
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Feels °C
15
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13
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12
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15
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18
17
13
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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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