Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
13.3° C
2.2° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with 935 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW 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 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 14th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 17th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 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 in store for our local stretch over the next couple of weeks.

Overall, this is a bit of a slow-burn outlook. The first few days are a write-off with messy, onshore winds and poor surf, so you’ll want to sit tight. We’ve got a small window of real quality right in the middle of the period, and then a long, drawn-out run of marginal conditions through the second week that’s more about waiting for a better day than chasing anything epic.

Leffingwell Landing is your only option here. It’s a very consistent reef break that handles a WNW swell best, and it’s a spot for advanced surfers only.

The first couple of days, Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th, are a total washout. Onshore winds are up, with speeds hitting 12 - 19 mph, and the swell is short period and blown out. The wave energy is moderate at best (357 to 592), but the conditions are just poor. Thursday the 16th is even worse, with a crude 10 ft of wind swell and a fresh cross-onshore breeze making it a lumpy, choppy mess. That’s not for paddling, that’s a kite session if anything.

Finally, a shift happens. Friday morning the 17th shows a little promise with a long-period groundswell (18 seconds) and 2 ft from the WNW, but the wave comment says it’s marginal. The real gem is Saturday morning, July 18th. The wind goes glassy, with a light offshore breeze from the SW, and we’ve got a clean 3 ft of swell with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (752), but the “glassy” conditions and “expect very good surf conditions” comment make this the standout session. The water temp is about average for the time of year. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

After that, it’s a long, slow slide. From Saturday afternoon all the way through to the end of the month, we’re looking at a lot of onshore breezes, short period wind swell, or small, weak groundswell. The wave energy drops significantly, with values between 157 and 817. Most days are rated as “marginal” or “poor”, with only a few glimmers of hope. The morning of Monday the 27th sees a spike in energy (1069) with a 4 ft SSW swell, but even then, the conditions are described as marginal. The second week is a grind, so don’t expect much until the forecast changes.

Stay patient, and make that Saturday morning count.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Period (s)
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SW
18
1.7
NW
7
1.3
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
17
0.8
SW
18
0.8
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
16
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
118
117
119
261
153
407
353
362
921
912
243
263
246
366
291
284
358
434
264
310
430
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
20
NW
30
WNW
15
NNW
20
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30
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NW
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5
SW
15
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WNW
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Wind State
glassy
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on
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High Tide
9:35PM2.49m
11:49AM1.61m
10:28PM2.45m
12:31PM1.67m
11:19PM2.34m
1:13PM1.73m
00:11AM2.16m
1:55PM1.79m
1:06AM1.93m
2:37PM1.84m
2:05AM1.68m
3:19PM1.88m
3:16AM1.46m
4:02PM1.90m
Low Tide
5:05AM-0.15m
4:15PM1.09m
5:50AM-0.12m
5:14PM1.04m
6:33AM-0.01m
6:15PM1.01m
7:14AM0.15m
7:19PM0.98m
7:53AM0.35m
8:29PM0.94m
8:31AM0.57m
9:46PM0.88m
9:08AM0.77m
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Feels °C
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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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