Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, mate, I’m looking at the whole 16-day window and it’s a bit of a struggle. For the first few days, the waves are just not there – tiny stuff with poor conditions. The winds are mostly cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. We’ve got a real gap in quality surf from the start of the period right through. It’s not until the middle of the second week that we start to see a bit more energy, but the wind is still fighting us.

The one spot we’ve got to talk about is Leffingwell Landing. This is a reef break, very consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell. The water temperature is sitting at 61°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises there.

Now, for the best of a tricky bunch, I’d be looking at the morning of Monday the 21st of September. The swell is coming from the Southwest at 3ft, with a long period of 18 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the wind is light onshore, but the energy is moderate (666). It’s still only a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve got. The break is a reef, so that long period should set up some nice shaped lines, but don’t expect a huge crowd – it’s a spot that’s only sometimes busy.

The rest of the forecast is a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. The wind is constantly cross-onshore, and while there are a few days with more size, like the afternoon of the 12th of September with 8ft swell, it’s coming from a short period of 7 seconds and the wind is a fresh breeze making it lumpy. That’s strictly for the experienced crew, and honestly, with that wind, it looks more like a kite session than a surf.

So, there’s not much to get excited about. The only real standout is that Monday morning, and even then, it’s a gamble. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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