
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 734 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf for the next two weeks.
Honestly, the first week is a bit of a bummer. We’re looking at a real dry spell for anything decent. The first time you might want to even think about a paddle is the morning of the 15th of August, but it’s barely a flicker. The real gold is hiding further out, so let’s get into it.
From the 11th through the 14th, it’s all small, weak, and blown out. The morning of the 11th has a tiny 1ft SSW swell with a super long 19-second period, but the wind is a light cross-on breeze, and the energy is weak (219). Not worth your time. The rest of the week is more of the same.
The morning of the 15th, Saturday, we get a little bump. Swell hits 3ft from the SSW, with a long 16-second period. The wind is light and onshore, and the energy is a moderate 697. It’s still only marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The afternoon gets messy with a moderate breeze, so the morning is your only shot. Sunday the 16th repeats the pattern: 4ft SSW swell, cleaner morning with a slight air, but the energy is still moderate at 665. It’s surfable, but you’ll be scratching for every wave.
Then comes the trash. From the 17th through the 20th, it’s cross-on wind and small, weak swell. The 18th is a total write-off with moderate chop. The 19th and 20th are no better. The 21st of August throws in a weird 6ft WNW swell in the afternoon, but it’s only a 6-second period – pure windswell – and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore. That’s a kite-surfing kind of day, not a paddle-surfing one.
Now, the good news. The morning of the 25th of August, Tuesday, is the real deal. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell from the WNW, with a 10-second period. The wind is light and onshore, so it should be glassy. The key number is the combined energy: a strong 967. That’s serious power. For Leffingwell Landing (reef), which is very consistent and loves a WNW swell, this is a prime window. The direction matches the optimum, and with clean conditions, the waves will have good shape and punch. This one is for the experienced surfers only – it’s got some size. The morning of the 26th also has decent energy (801), but with a gentle cross-onshore wind, it’ll be a bit lumpy.
So here’s the plan: don’t bother with the first week. The one to circle on your calendar is the morning of the 25th of August at Leffingwell Landing. That’s the standout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
142 | 209 | 316 | 193 | 264 | 261 | 251 | 242 | 242 | 217 | 364 | 589 | 499 | 635 | 674 | 596 | 530 | 437 | 437 | 437 | 325 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:38AM1.63m | 9:30PM2.38m | 11:13AM1.72m | 10:21PM2.31m | 11:48AM1.79m | 11:10PM2.17m | 12:23PM1.86m | 00:00AM1.98m | 12:57PM1.90m | 00:52AM1.77m | 1:33PM1.92m | 1:50AM1.55m | 2:10PM1.91m | 3:02AM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:20PM1.02m | 4:41AM-0.02m | 4:15PM0.92m | 5:20AM0.06m | 5:09PM0.84m | 5:56AM0.21m | 6:03PM0.78m | 6:31AM0.39m | 6:59PM0.74m | 7:03AM0.59m | 7:59PM0.73m | 7:34AM0.80m | 9:05PM0.72m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
77 | 79 | 84 | 141 | 138 | 154 | 105 | 103 | 111 | 71 | 364 | 589 | 499 | 635 | 674 | 596 | 530 | 437 | 437 | 437 | 325 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 10 |
123 | 209 | 316 | 193 | 264 | 261 | 251 | 242 | 242 | 217 | 214 | 167 | 116 | 45 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 11 | WNW 7 | S 10 | WNW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 10 | WNW 9 |
142 | 78 | 46 | 46 | 137 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 151 | 207 | 15 | 37 | 29 | 32 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 23 | 19 | 7 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 48 | 53 | 16 | 99 | 59 | 114 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 252 | 174 | 0 | 48 | 174 | 0 | 38 | 138 | 1 | 139 | 172 | 23 | 277 | 172 | 1 | 161 | 172 | 1 | 174 | 172 | 1 |
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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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