Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Leffingwell Landing in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a long hard look at what's coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but we've got a couple of sessions that are worth circling on the calendar.
We're starting off slow. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want the thick rubber. For the first week, from August 31st through to September 6th, it's pretty flat and uninspiring. We've got some small, weak swell around 2ft to 4ft, mostly from the SSW, but the energy is moderate at best, hitting about 449 (combined energy of all swells directed here) to 947. The winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. Honestly, it's a write-off. The surf quality is just poor, and there's nothing worth paddling out for.
There's a bit of a change around September 7th and 8th. The swell direction swings to the WNW and bumps up to 6ft, but the period is a short, crumbly 7-9 seconds. The energy picks up to moderate, with readings in the 500-700 range. Winds are light cross or cross-on, but the quality is still only marginal at best. It’s not going to be the day you tell your mates about.
Then, we hit the standouts. The real action is on Thursday, September 10th and Friday, September 11th.
Thursday morning (September 10th) at Leffingwell Landing is the pick of the entire forecast. We're looking at a solid 5ft of groundswell from the NW, with a period of 12 seconds and a massive energy reading of 1131 (combined energy of all swells directed here). But the real killer is the wind – it's forecast to be glassy, dead calm. That means the ocean will be like a mirror, and that NW swell will be holding up clean and lined up. It's a reef break that's very consistent, so you'll get plenty of waves. It's exposed to that WNW optimum, and the swell is right in the slot. This is the one to get on. Be aware, it’s considered advanced, and with a 5ft swell, it’s pushing into more experienced territory.
Friday morning (September 11th) also looks very good. Swell drops slightly to 5ft from the WNW with an 11-second period. Again, we get glassy conditions, with the wind going light and variable from the SSW. The energy is still strong at 737 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It's not quite as powerful as Thursday, but it's going to be another clean, fun day at the same break.
After that, the surf fades back down into small, weak, onshore slop through the middle of September, with waves barely pushing 2ft to 3ft. It's a quiet end to the outlook.
So, to put it simply: the first week is a write-off. Next Thursday morning is your absolute standout, with Friday morning as a very close second. Don't sleep on that glassy Thursday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
321 | 210 | 154 | 154 | 154 | 154 | 133 | 175 | 327 | 248 | 418 | 666 | 615 | 667 | 742 | 554 | 589 | 434 | 411 | 334 | 352 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:38PM1.93m | 1:14AM1.53m | 1:13PM1.97m | 2:26AM1.37m | 1:56PM1.99m | 4:09AM1.28m | 2:52PM1.99m | 6:20AM1.30m | 4:05PM2.00m | 7:41AM1.39m | 5:24PM2.04m | 8:24AM1.49m | 6:36PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.64m | 6:42AM0.86m | 8:18PM0.60m | 7:12AM1.01m | 9:33PM0.55m | 7:50AM1.14m | 10:57PM0.48m | 8:56AM1.25m | 00:15AM0.37m | 10:48AM1.30m | 1:18AM0.26m | 12:24PM1.24m | 2:09AM0.17m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 7 |
321 | 210 | 154 | 154 | 154 | 95 | 121 | 169 | 327 | 183 | 418 | 666 | 615 | 667 | 742 | 554 | 589 | 434 | 411 | 334 | 144 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | WNW 5 | WNW 10 | SSW 11 | WNW 6 | NW 10 | SSE 14 | WNW 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 |
97 | 128 | 144 | 89 | 61 | 55 | 133 | 175 | 115 | 248 | 140 | 27 | 127 | 64 | 73 | 82 | 145 | 71 | 301 | 293 | 305 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 10 | NW 10 | S 10 | WNW 9 | W 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 12 | NW 10 | SSE 14 | SSW 11 | SSE 14 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSE 15 |
15 | 19 | 24 | 50 | 81 | 154 | 31 | 25 | 47 | 52 | 6 | 83 | 31 | 25 | 84 | 108 | 44 | 218 | 32 | 22 | 309 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | NW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 |
113 | 64 | 55 | 43 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 88 | 380 | 29 | 216 | 175 | 40 | 123 | — | 40 | 96 | 352 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 143 | 172 | 23 | 143 | 153 | 1 | 56 | 172 | 1 | 144 | 159 | 23 | 172 | 153 | 0 | 32 | 172 | 0 | 56 | 153 | 91 |
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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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