
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,105 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Leffingwell Landing this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Leffingwell Landing in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) 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 1.0m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. The next couple of weeks at Leffingwell Landing (reef, very consistent, advanced) are looking a bit iffy. The water is a freezing 56°, which is a whopping 5° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a seriously unusual chill, so you’ll want a thick suit.
The first few days are pretty grim. Wednesday afternoon the 22nd has some clouds, a cross-on wind from the WNW at 16 mph, and a weak 3ft SSW swell with a long 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 526, but the wind is just messing it up, making for poor, choppy conditions. Thursday and Friday are more of the same – cross-on winds, choppy surf, and nothing to get excited about. The swell direction is all over the place, coming from the SSW and then switching to a short-period WNW windswell, which is never a good sign for a reef that likes a clean WNW groundswell.
We do get a little window of something better around the end of the month. On Thursday afternoon the 30th, the wind finally swings onshore from the WNW at 12 mph. The swell jumps to 5ft from the WNW with an 8-second period, and the energy is moderate at 444. It’s still not perfect, but it’s a big step up from the junk we’ve been looking at. Friday morning the 31st is the best of the lot for a while. We’ve got some clouds, a light onshore breeze from the W at 6 mph, and a solid 5ft NW swell with an 8-second period. The energy is a moderate 832, and while the period is short, the wind is light enough to keep things cleaner than we’ve seen. This is the standout session for the near term – it’s not world-class, but it’s the most surfable we’ve got.
Moving into the first week of August, there’s a bit more consistency in the swell size, but the wind remains a problem. Sunday morning the 2nd has a light onshore breeze and a 5ft WNW swell, but the energy is low at 335. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th both see the swell pick up to around 6ft to 6ft with a moderate 10 to 11-second period, pushing the energy into the moderate range (651 to 980). The wind is onshore, but light, so it’s not totally blown out. These are the best options in the second week – a bit more grunt and a longer period, which should give the reef a bit more shape. The direction is right on the money for the break (WNW), so if the wind stays light, these mornings could be worth a paddle.
The rest of the outlook is a lot of the same story – cross-on winds and choppy conditions. There’s a big gap in any truly good surf from the 23rd all the way to the 30th, so don’t hold your breath. The consistent nature of the break means it won’t stay flat for long, but the wind is the enemy here. Keep an eye on those light wind mornings around the 4th and 5th of August.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | SW 24 | WNW 7 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | NW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | NW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
384 | 389 | 217 | 380 | 529 | 661 | 450 | 671 | 799 | 640 | 872 | 782 | 578 | 574 | 854 | 963 | 725 | 943 | 798 | 897 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:58AM1.48m | 9:13PM2.13m | 11:25AM1.51m | 9:50PM2.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:02PM1.20m | 4:41AM0.20m | 3:42PM1.16m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 7 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | WNW 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | WNW 8 |
117 | 60 | 217 | 204 | 158 | 215 | 251 | 236 | 799 | 640 | 236 | 782 | 578 | 214 | 854 | 963 | 249 | 943 | 798 | 327 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | S 20 | SSW 16 |
384 | 389 | 236 | 166 | 151 | 661 | 444 | 671 | 99 | 48 | 872 | 70 | 39 | 547 | 74 | 55 | 725 | 52 | 194 | 667 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | NW 12 | SW 26 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | — | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 11 | S 20 |
50 | 149 | 34 | 171 | 154 | 98 | 42 | 184 | — | 17 | 57 | 9 | 17 | 38 | 10 | 7 | 37 | 7 | 30 | 119 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
25 | 190 | 69 | 380 | 529 | 158 | 450 | 574 | 173 | 504 | 614 | 168 | 476 | 574 | 188 | 302 | 614 | 202 | 616 | 897 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 172 | 1 | 91 | 172 | 1 | 91 | 144 | 1 | 91 | 153 | 1 | 91 | 143 | 1 | 91 | 172 | 1 | 174 | 153 | 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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