Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 887 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s 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 1.2m 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 0.9m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
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 cookin' at Leffingwell Landing.
Right off the bat, the next week and a half is a bit of a grind. We've got a whole lot of cross-onshore wind and messy conditions making it a tough paddle. The first real window of opportunity doesn't shape up until we get into September. There's a long gap from now until the 1st of September where the surf is either blown out or just too weak to get excited about.
The best bet on the whole 16-day run is the morning of Thursday, 3rd September. That's the standout. We'll have a long-period groundswell from the SSW, around 3ft, but with a period of 20 seconds, that's some serious energy. The combined energy of all swells is strong (1049), and with glassy conditions, that reef is going to be clean and lined up. This is a spot for experienced surfers, so don't expect any soft waves. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The other session that's worth a look is Sunday morning, 6th September. It's a bit smaller at 4ft from the SSW, but again, glassy conditions with calm wind. The combined energy is moderate (958), and the 15-second period should keep things fun. This one is a little more user-friendly.
Throughout the rest of the period, we've got a few mornings with a hint of glass, like the 1st of September, but the swell is tiny. The 1st of September morning has a 2ft SSW swell and glassy conditions, but it's underwhelming. The afternoon of the 1st of September picks up a 6ft WNW swell with offshore wind, but it's short-period (7 seconds) and a bit raw for the reef.
Any time the swell pushes over 5ft, like the 30th of August with 7ft, it's blown out by cross-onshore winds, so it's a no-go for a clean paddle. That kind of setup with the wind and swell looks more interesting for the kite crowd than for us.
Bottom line: wait for the 3rd of September, and keep an eye on the 6th of September. The rest is a bit of a write-off.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 7 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | NW 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 215 | 199 | 145 | 227 | 219 | 165 | 305 | 203 | 202 | 465 | 309 | 345 | 585 | 441 | 475 | 759 | 689 | 590 | 724 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:54AM1.50m | 8:15PM2.03m | 10:15AM1.55m | 8:54PM2.07m | 10:36AM1.60m | 9:32PM2.08m | 10:58AM1.67m | 10:10PM2.04m | 11:20AM1.74m | 10:50PM1.96m | 11:44AM1.81m | 11:32PM1.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:03AM0.34m | 2:11PM1.19m | 3:35AM0.29m | 2:52PM1.12m | 4:04AM0.27m | 3:31PM1.03m | 4:32AM0.29m | 4:10PM0.94m | 4:58AM0.35m | 4:51PM0.85m | 5:23AM0.44m | 5:35PM0.77m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | S 14 | S 14 | WNW 6 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 11 | WNW 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 74 | 206 | 203 | 45 | 171 | 125 | 117 | 125 | 229 | 214 | 124 | 114 | 242 | 441 | 475 | 286 | 689 | 590 | 236 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 215 | 199 | 145 | 227 | 219 | 165 | 159 | 203 | 164 | 236 | 209 | 103 | 149 | 100 | 70 | 759 | 48 | 30 | 724 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSE 11 | WNW 11 | S 13 | W 18 | W 16 | S 12 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 9 | — | — | S 9 |
| kJ | 201 | 11 | 12 | 126 | 24 | 45 | 78 | 48 | 55 | 174 | 103 | 83 | 193 | 44 | 43 | 43 | — | — | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 122 | 73 | 100 | 104 | 53 | 159 | 305 | 75 | 202 | 465 | 309 | 345 | 585 | 167 | 395 | 689 | 168 | 518 | 585 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 174 | 153 | 1 | 143 | 166 | 1 | 56 | 153 | 1 | 23 | 144 | 1 | 91 | 153 | 1 | 153 | 172 | 1 |
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