Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
13.6° C
1.8° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,531 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 0.7m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 10th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 10th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu at Leffingwell Landing.

Right off the bat, this is a reef setup that needs a very specific combination to really fire – it’s an advanced wave, not for the faint of heart, and it tends to be very consistent. The water temperature is sitting about 57°, which is a bit colder than you’d expect for this time of year, so a good 4/3 is your friend.

Looking at the first real swell window, Thursday afternoon (July 9th) is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, but a cross-on wind from the WNW at 15 mph is just going to chop it up and make it a mess. The combined energy is moderate (936), but the conditions are poor. Don’t bother.

We skip straight to Friday morning (July 10th). The swell jumps up to 8ft from the NW, but the period is short (8 seconds) and it’s cross-on again. At this size, that’s already too much push for a learner, and with the wind, it’s going to be a battle. The afternoon looks worse as the wind picks up.

Now, Saturday morning (July 11th) is where the tone shifts. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW, but the period is a beautiful 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind goes glassy, and the water is smooth. The combined energy is moderate (436). This is the standout for the first week. It’s small, but it’s clean. For a reef, that long period will draw nice lines, and you’ll have the place to yourself since crowds are only “sometimes” an issue. The wind is perfect, and that’s a rare treat at this break. Saturday afternoon stays clean with an offshore wind, though the tide might be a factor.

Sunday (July 12th) through Tuesday (July 14th) is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell stays around the 3ft mark, but the wind starts to swing cross-on or onshore, making it less than ideal. Tuesday afternoon sees a 5ft WNW swell, but it’s a short period and onshore – lumpy, sloppy, and not worth the paddle.

Wednesday (July 15th) is a write-off with strong cross-on winds and a short, choppy swell.

Here’s the other main event: Thursday morning (July 16th). The swell is 5ft from the WNW, period 10 seconds, and the wind goes glassy again. The combined energy is moderate (574). That’s a clean, solid head-high wave for the experts. The forecast calls for very good surf conditions. This is the second true standout. After that, the swell fades into the weekend with small, clean, but marginal conditions.

The second week (from July 17th onward) is really quiet. The swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, and while the period is often very long (16-18 seconds), the energy is moderate and the wind is mostly onshore or cross. Sunday morning (July 19th) could be a glassy, small-wave session if you’re desperate. The last real pulse of interest is Thursday morning (July 23rd), with a 4ft WNW swell and a 11-second period, but the wind is just a little cross-on. The energy is moderate but high (982), so it’s got some push, but the wind is a question mark.

Overall: The best windows are Saturday morning, July 11th, and Thursday morning, July 16th. Both have glassy conditions and decent groundswell. The rest of the 16 days is mostly marginal or poor. Get out there when the wind is off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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SSW
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NW
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2.3
NW
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WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
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15
0.9
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14
0.9
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0.9
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9
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2.4
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1.7
WNW
8
2.1
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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958
733
587
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309
322
277
366
366
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253
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190
177
326
748
379
572
615
402
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNE
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SW
10
W
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NW
10
SSW
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High Tide
6:02PM2.12m
8:23AM1.32m
6:54PM2.25m
9:28AM1.41m
7:48PM2.36m
10:19AM1.48m
8:42PM2.45m
11:05AM1.55m
9:35PM2.49m
11:49AM1.61m
10:28PM2.45m
12:31PM1.67m
11:19PM2.34m
1:13PM1.73m
Low Tide
1:45AM0.36m
12:06PM1.13m
2:38AM0.15m
1:13PM1.17m
3:29AM-0.01m
2:16PM1.17m
4:18AM-0.12m
3:17PM1.13m
5:05AM-0.15m
4:15PM1.09m
5:50AM-0.12m
5:14PM1.04m
6:33AM-0.01m
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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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