Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
15.0°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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,015 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. 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 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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 brewing for us.

Alright, so the outlook for the next 16 days is a bit of a tough one. We’ve got a dedicated spot here, Leffingwell Landing, a reef set-up that’s very consistent, but we’re fighting a losing battle with the wind. The water’s sitting at 59°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – about 3°F off the mark. You’ll feel that chill.

The first real chance to get wet is Thursday, August 27th, in the morning. There’s a 6ft swell coming from the NW, but it’s a short period of 7 seconds, so it’s gonna be a bit weak and crumbly. The energy is moderate (680). The problem is a cross-onshore wind, so it’s going to be a bit choppy and messy. It’s a marginal call, if you’re desperate.

The next day, Friday the 28th, has a similar story. The morning has a tiny 3ft swell from the SSW with a long period of 19 seconds, giving it a moderate energy punch (587). But again, cross-onshore breeze. It’s a no-go.

Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a painful read. The wind is almost always cross-onshore, making a mess of things. The best you’ll see is a few mornings with light breezes, but the swell is tiny or the direction is all wrong. The energy is moderate at best, with values like 984 (Saturday morning) and 1246 (Saturday afternoon) but the wind spoils it all. The late afternoons through the first week are just poor.

We do see a glimmer of hope towards the end of the first week into September. The wind finally turns onshore, which is a little better, but the swell is still insignificant. By the 4th of September, the swell is only 3ft, and the energy is moderate (664), but it’s still a cross-onshore wind. It’s a real grind.

There is no standout session here. The wind is the villain. For a reef break that’s exposed to WNW, the constant wind from the same quarter is just a killer. It’s a shame, because the consistency is there, but the quality is absent. Stand by for a change in the forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
1.9
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
1.7
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
7
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
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16
1.1
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15
1.1
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15
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SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
164
394
405
248
279
441
533
887
742
742
838
505
485
394
321
210
154
154
116
154
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
NW
20
NW
5
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
30
WNW
5
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
5
NNW
5
WSW
15
WNW
5
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10
W
10
WNW
5
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Wind State
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cross-on
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glassy
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on
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High Tide
9:32PM2.08m
10:58AM1.67m
10:10PM2.04m
11:20AM1.74m
10:50PM1.96m
11:44AM1.81m
11:32PM1.84m
12:09PM1.88m
00:19AM1.69m
12:38PM1.93m
1:14AM1.53m
1:13PM1.97m
2:26AM1.37m
Low Tide
3:31PM1.03m
4:32AM0.29m
4:10PM0.94m
4:58AM0.35m
4:51PM0.85m
5:23AM0.44m
5:35PM0.77m
5:49AM0.57m
6:22PM0.70m
6:15AM0.71m
7:15PM0.64m
6:42AM0.86m
8:18PM0.60m
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6:31
6:33
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6:35
6:35
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7:39
7:37
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7:34
7:32
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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22
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16
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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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