Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.5° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period. 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) 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 1.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 6th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 5th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a run of tricky conditions ahead, with a fair bit of onshore and cross-onshore wind messing things up for a while. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t look great, but there’s a flicker of something promising way out at the end of the forecast.

The best bet of the whole run is shaping up to be Leffingwell Landing on the morning of Thursday, September 10th. Don’t get too excited just yet, but the swell is bumping up to a solid 5 ft, running from the SSW with a nice 12 second period. The combined energy is strong at 1120, and with a gentle cross-onshore breeze it’ll be a bit bumpy, but it’s the most interesting mix of size and power we’ll see for a while. It’s an advanced reef break, so it can handle that kind of energy. Just be aware it can get crowded here sometimes.

Alright, let’s walk through the week. Saturday, September 5th? The morning has a little 4 ft SSW swell with a very long 16 second period, but the wind is light cross-onshore, and the water temp is 59°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The call is marginal, and the afternoon goes straight to poor. Not our day.

Sunday, September 6th and Monday, September 7th are a write-off. The swell drops to 3 ft on Sunday and then just 1.0 ft on Monday morning, with that cross-onshore wind keeping things messy. The energy is weak, and the waves are poor.

Tuesday, September 8th and Wednesday, September 9th are more of the same—small, weak, and choppy. Nothing to paddle out for.

That brings us back to Thursday, September 10th morning, which is the standout. 5 ft, 12 second period, a decent 1120 energy reading. The cross-onshore breeze is a bit of a bummer, but it’s the best we’ve got. The afternoon kicks up a strong 16 mph wind, so it’s a morning-only window.

Friday, September 11th, Saturday, September 12th, and Sunday, September 13th are a mixed bag of messy, short-period windswell. The 13th has a 7 ft swell on Sunday afternoon, but it’s only 7 seconds—that’s a lot of water with no shape, and it’s onshore. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The second week stays pretty grim. We get a few pulses of 6 ft to 8 ft swell from the WNW, but the period stays short, around 6 to 7 seconds, and the wind is either cross-onshore or onshore. The energy is moderate, but the quality is poor. One to watch is the morning of Saturday, September 19th—a 2 ft, 18 second groundswell from the SW shows up, with light offshore wind (WNW at 6 mph). The energy is 631, so it’s got some push, but it’s small. Could be clean if you’re on the right board.

The very last slot, Sunday, September 20th, is interesting. The afternoon has a 3 ft, 19 second long-period swell from the SW, with a light cross-shore breeze and a whopping 1173 energy reading. It’s only marginal, but for a long-range call, that’s a glimmer of hope. The period is very long, so at a reef break like Leffingwell Landing, it could line up nicely if the tide plays ball.

Overall, it’s a tough outlook. The consistent nature of the break means it won’t stay poor forever, but this run is a test of patience. The Thursday morning is your best bet.

Stay patient, keep an eye on that 20th, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Wednesday
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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322
309
Wind (km/h)
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SW
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WNW
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NNW
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20
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High Tide
5:24PM2.04m
8:24AM1.49m
6:36PM2.11m
8:58AM1.59m
7:39PM2.17m
9:30AM1.69m
8:35PM2.19m
10:00AM1.79m
9:26PM2.16m
10:30AM1.88m
10:15PM2.07m
10:59AM1.95m
11:03PM1.94m
Low Tide
10:48AM1.30m
1:18AM0.26m
12:24PM1.24m
2:09AM0.17m
1:35PM1.12m
2:53AM0.13m
2:33PM0.98m
3:32AM0.15m
3:24PM0.83m
4:08AM0.23m
4:13PM0.70m
4:42AM0.35m
5:00PM0.59m
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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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