Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,015 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you: the next couple of weeks at Leffingwell Landing are shaping up to be pretty ordinary. This is a reef break for advanced surfers only, and it's very consistent, but the conditions are just not playing ball for most of the run. We've got a constant cross-onshore wind messing things up, and while there's some decent energy in the water, it's almost always choppy and poor.
The water's sitting at 16°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you'll want a good suit.
The first few days, from Friday the 28th of August through Sunday the 30th, are a write-off. The swell is small, around 3 ft to 4 ft from the SSW, but the wind is a steady 12 to 16 mph cross-onshore. The wave energy is moderate to strong, hitting between 666 and 1138, but it's all messy and choppy. Not worth paddling out for. There's a long-period groundswell here, with periods of 15 to 19 seconds, which at a reef could shape up nicely, but the wind is just ruining it.
Moving into Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday, the wind switches to onshore and lightens up a bit, 6 to 9 mph. The swell drops to 2 ft to 3 ft, and the energy drops way down to between 186 and 645. It's marginal at best. Still not a recommendation.
Wednesday the 2nd of September has a tiny 2 ft SSW swell with a period of 16 seconds, but the cross-onshore wind is back. The energy is a weak 137. Thursday the 3rd has a 1 ft swell with a very long 20-second period, but with light onshore wind. It's just too small.
Now, here's the one and only standout in the whole outlook – and it's a long way off. Friday the 4th of September is your best bet. Early morning has a 3 ft SSW swell, a 17-second period, and light onshore wind at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong at 1009. It is still only a marginal forecast, but it's the highest score on the board. This long-period groundswell at a reef break could produce some clean, lined-up waves, even if small. The onshore wind will keep it a bit bumpy, but it's the best we've got.
After that, from the 5th of September right through to the 12th, it's the same old story: small swell, mostly cross-onshore wind, and consistently poor surf conditions. There's a bit of a spike on Wednesday the 9th with a 6 ft WNW swell, but the period is only 7 seconds – that's short-period windswell, not groundswell – and it's with a strong 16 mph cross-onshore wind. That's just a choppy mess, probably more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, to wrap it up: keep your expectations low. Friday the 4th of September morning is the only window that looks even slightly promising. Otherwise, it's a lean couple of weeks at Leffingwell Landing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 6 | SW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
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436 | 584 | 877 | 867 | 742 | 838 | 636 | 485 | 394 | 321 | 213 | 154 | 154 | 154 | 95 | 133 | 130 | 302 | 149 | 413 | 497 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:20AM1.74m | 10:50PM1.96m | 11:44AM1.81m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:51PM0.85m | 5:23AM0.44m | 5:35PM0.77m | 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 | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 23 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
436 | 584 | 191 | 867 | 742 | 235 | 636 | 485 | 394 | 116 | 213 | 73 | 154 | 154 | 53 | 87 | 202 | 228 | 294 | 351 | 444 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 13 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
96 | 64 | 877 | 13 | 13 | 838 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 321 | 128 | 150 | 89 | 86 | 95 | 133 | 130 | 53 | 149 | 413 | 497 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 11 | S 9 | — | — | S 9 | W 12 | SSE 14 | W 11 | S 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 4 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 10 | WNW 5 |
44 | 36 | 26 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 20 | 9 | 93 | 14 | 154 | 32 | 81 | 9 | 30 | 27 | 302 | 85 | 73 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 5 |
186 | 134 | 428 | 186 | 396 | 598 | 186 | 232 | 117 | 208 | 149 | — | — | 48 | 84 | 4 | 123 | 170 | 13 | 61 | 90 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 153 | 48 | 153 | 172 | 13 | 153 | 172 | 23 | 308 | 138 | 1 | 139 | 174 | 0 | 91 | 172 | 1 | 277 | 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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