Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Issued: 4 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
14.1° C

1.1°C colder than average for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,637 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with WNW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 0.5m 19s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 8th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it's a pretty grim start. The swell's coming in from the SSW, but the wind is honking from the WNW at 9 mph, right onshore. That's a recipe for slop, and that's exactly what we're seeing. The water's a bit chilly too, sitting at 57°F, which is about a degree and a half colder than we'd expect for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate (517), but it's just not doing anything for us. The whole first week is a write-off, with the wind staying onshore or cross-onshore and the swell being a messy mix. By Wednesday the 8th, the swell really picks up, hitting 8 ft from the WNW, but with a short period of 8 seconds and a fresh cross-onshore breeze, it's lumpy, choppy, and only for the hardcore or the kites. The energy is strong (1481), but the quality is zero. The same story rolls on through the 9th, and even into the 10th.

Now, we start to see a glimmer of hope on the 11th. The swell drops back to a clean 3 ft from the SSW, with a long 15-second period, and the wind swings around to a light cross-offshore from the south. That's the recipe for clean lines. The session on Saturday morning, July 11th, is looking like the best of the bunch. The wave energy is moderate (490) and the comment says "expect good surf conditions". This is the standout. The break is Leffingwell Landing, a reef setup that's very consistent and handles a WNW swell direction well. The long period groundswell will wrap nicely around the reef. It's an advanced wave, so not for the beginners, and crowds are possible here, so get down early.

After that little window, it slips back into marginal territory. The 12th and 13th see the swell hang around the 3 ft mark, but the wind is onshore again, making it a bit of a struggle. The energy is weak (400-504). The 14th sees some punchier 7 ft WNW swell, but with a short 8-second period and a fresh cross-onshore, it's a lumpy mess again. The energy is moderate (723). The 15th and 16th are more of the same—bigger, messy, and blown out. The 17th is interesting, with a 3 ft swell from the WNW but a juicy 18-second period and a light onshore wind. The energy is moderate (749). The 18th shows a similar pattern, with a 2 ft SW swell and a 17-second period, but the wind is very light cross-onshore. Then the 19th and 20th roll in with more onshore wind and small, short-period junk.

So, to be honest, there's a long gap of poor surf for the first week. The only real standout is the morning of Saturday, July 11th, at Leffingwell Landing. It's not huge, but it'll be clean, lined up, and the best you'll get. After that, it's a gamble. Later in the second week, the 17th and 18th mornings have a chance with those long-period swells, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on the wind. If the wind stays light, they could be sneaky good.

I'm Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Sun
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
2.5
NW
8
1
SSW
16
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
8
2.1
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
1.6
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
264
407
326
596
876
603
727
559
811
1225
615
765
1343
800
404
339
309
326
277
297
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
30
WNW
10
NNW
10
W
15
W
5
ESE
10
S
5
S
0
NE
5
SW
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
3:24PM1.68m
2:11AM1.54m
3:56PM1.77m
3:28AM1.38m
4:32PM1.88m
5:10AM1.27m
5:14PM2.00m
6:57AM1.26m
6:02PM2.12m
8:23AM1.32m
6:54PM2.25m
9:28AM1.41m
7:48PM2.36m
10:19AM1.48m
Low Tide
9:03PM1.14m
8:52AM0.65m
10:22PM1.01m
9:26AM0.79m
11:39PM0.82m
10:09AM0.93m
00:46AM0.60m
11:02AM1.05m
1:45AM0.36m
12:06PM1.13m
2:38AM0.15m
1:13PM1.17m
3:29AM-0.01m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:21
8:21
 mm
Temp °C
19
15
18
19
16
19
20
17
22
23
20
24
24
19
21
21
16
20
21
18
20
Feels °C
17
13
15
16
13
16
17
14
18
19
16
21
20
15
20
20
16
20
21
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.6
WNW
7
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
2
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
2.1
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
15
1.6
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
273
264
407
326
596
876
603
263
559
545
524
318
487
656
445
344
339
181
108
277
297
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
15
1
SSW
18
0.5
S
19
0.4
SSW
19
1
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.1
S
11
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
WNW
8
0.3
S
18
Energy kJ
99
101
305
280
322
85
191
596
190
125
545
322
475
382
2
334
309
326
86
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
NW
8
0.4
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
20
0.2
S
20
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
17
Energy kJ
59
32
67
98
94
4
21
188
9
9
30
30
5
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
5
1
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
2.5
NW
8
1.6
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
8
2.1
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
1.6
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
Energy kJ
86
27
53
95
145
114
384
727
256
811
1225
615
765
1343
800
404
124
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
172
56
174
172
56
172
172
1
172
166
1
174
144
1
139
139
0
0
19
0
48
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
9
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
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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).

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