
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 Sunday (Jul 26) 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 1.4m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 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 offer for the next couple of weeks.
First thing you need to know: the water is sitting at 56° – that’s 5° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a good steamer, no messing around. That’s for Leffingwell Landing, which is a reef set-up that’s very consistent and handles an exposed WNW swell.
Now, honestly, the first proper week is a bit of a write-off. It’s not that there’s no swell – there’s always some energy in the water – but the quality is just not there. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave comments are all “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” The combined energy is moderate (361 to 570), but it’s a SSW direction washing in, which isn’t what this reef prefers. The period is long (16 to 17 seconds) which is great for shape at a point or reef, but with the wind junking it up, it’s not doing us any favours. You’ll get small 3 ft to 3 ft waves, but it’s not going to be a fun session.
There’s a gap of rough surf right through until the end of July. The morning of Wednesday the 30th of July is a glimmer – we get a clean morning with a light offshore breeze from the WSW, only 3 mph, and the swell is a modest 3 ft from the SSW with a long 15 second period. The combined energy is strong (1116) and the score is a 3, which is the best we’ve seen. It’s still marginal, but with glassy conditions that morning, Leffingwell Landing could be worth a paddle. The direction is off from the optimum WNW, but the clean surface could make it work.
That’s the only real standout, and it’s a cautious one. After that, we head into August and the swell swings more to the WNW, which is what this break wants. But the period drops short (7 to 9 seconds) and the wind stays onshore, so the waves are messy and the energy is moderate (268 to 674). The size picks up a bit, with 5 ft to 7 ft, but it’s still poor surf conditions. Not a good time for a beginner – 5 ft is pushing it, and over 7 ft is expert territory anyway, especially with a short period and chop.
Nothing else really stands out. It’s a lean run. If you’re desperate, aim for that Wednesday morning, but don’t expect miracles. The forecast can always change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 7 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
314 | 362 | 392 | 333 | 325 | 525 | 411 | 384 | 389 | 299 | 204 | 279 | 661 | 444 | 671 | 799 | 646 | 872 | 657 | 578 | 897 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | 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 |
High Tide | 4:02PM1.90m | 4:48AM1.30m | 4:47PM1.91m | 6:39AM1.26m | 5:34PM1.92m | 8:16AM1.30m | 6:22PM1.94m | 9:18AM1.36m | 7:09PM1.98m | 9:58AM1.41m | 7:53PM2.03m | 10:29AM1.45m | 8:34PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:08AM0.77m | 11:06PM0.79m | 9:48AM0.96m | 00:21AM0.68m | 10:34AM1.11m | 1:23AM0.57m | 11:34AM1.21m | 2:13AM0.46m | 12:37PM1.26m | 2:55AM0.37m | 1:33PM1.26m | 3:33AM0.30m | 2:20PM1.24m | 4:08AM0.24m | |||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 7 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 |
151 | 282 | 392 | 269 | 274 | 525 | 411 | 384 | 389 | 299 | 474 | 518 | 670 | 470 | 180 | 453 | 359 | 208 | 657 | 578 | 310 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | SW 24 | S 16 | S 13 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 |
314 | 362 | 196 | 138 | 325 | 157 | 99 | 63 | 192 | 176 | 204 | 110 | 661 | 245 | 581 | 799 | 646 | 872 | 237 | 128 | 547 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 5 | SSW 17 | S 17 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSE 16 | SSW 7 | S 15 | SW 26 | SSW 13 | S 17 | SW 24 | SW 22 | — | — | SSW 12 | — | S 11 | SSW 11 |
167 | 118 | 18 | 333 | 147 | 33 | 30 | 50 | 42 | 221 | 171 | 154 | 151 | 444 | 671 | — | — | 308 | — | 9 | 66 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | NW 8 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 |
47 | 90 | 28 | — | 44 | 6 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 106 | 279 | 117 | 297 | 453 | 117 | 209 | 544 | 197 | 478 | 897 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 180 | 153 | 0 | 1 | 294 | 0 | 174 | 200 | 1 | 153 | 172 | 1 | 91 | 153 | 1 | 91 | 153 | 1 | 91 | 159 | 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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