Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 (Aug 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 0.4m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let's get real about Leffingwell Landing for the next couple of weeks. The charts are looking grim, and there isn't a single day I'd circle on the calendar as a guaranteed good time. The wind is the main villain here, and it's ruining what could be some decent swell.
The closest we get to a decent window is Saturday, August 15th, in the morning. There's a long-period groundswell from the SSW pushing in at 3 ft with a 16-second period. The combined swell energy is moderate at 570. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SW at 6 mph, which will put a bit of texture on the face. The water temperature is 64°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Still, the report calls it marginal, so don't get your hopes up. It's a window for the committed, but it's not going to be pretty.
After that, it's a long, ugly stretch. From Saturday afternoon all the way through to Friday, August 28th, conditions are consistently poor. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, mostly from the WNW, with speeds picking up to 9-16 mph through the afternoons, churning the ocean into a mess. Swell sizes are small, mostly around 3 ft to 4 ft, with a mix of short-period windswell and longer-period SSW groundswell that never seems to line up right. The combined energy fluctuates between weak and moderate, but it doesn't matter because the wind ruins everything.
There's a brief moment on Tuesday, August 18th, in the afternoon when the swell bumps up to 6 ft, but it's from the WNW with a terrible period of just 7 seconds and a strong 16 mph cross-onshore wind. That's not surf; that's a washing machine for experts only, and even they'll be fighting it.
We finally see a shift on Saturday, August 29th, with a new SSW groundswell filling in. Saturday morning has a 2 ft swell with a very long period of 18 seconds, and a combined swell energy of 817 (strong). But the wind is still a moderate cross-onshore at 12 mph, so it's messy. That afternoon, the swell jumps to 7 ft from the WNW, but with a 7-second period and strong 16 mph wind, it's again only for the brave and skilled. The energy is very strong (991), but that's all wind and chop.
Sunday, August 30th, offers the last glimmer. The wind finally goes onshore, but it's lighter, from the W at 6 mph in the morning. The swell is a cleaner 4 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, giving us strong energy (787). It's still rated as marginal, but that morning window with lighter wind and a long-period groundswell might be the least ugly option in the whole two weeks. It's not a standout, but it's the closest we get.
Honestly, this is a tough outlook. The lack of consistent clean conditions makes it a period to either wait it out or check other spots. But if you're locked into Leffingwell Landing, keep an eye on the mornings of August 15th and especially August 30th. That's your best bet, and it's not a great one.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
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499 | 493 | 620 | 506 | 455 | 443 | 334 | 330 | 405 | 397 | 376 | 544 | 348 | 348 | 263 | 236 | 236 | 180 | 113 | 286 | 242 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:57PM1.90m | 00:52AM1.77m | 1:33PM1.92m | 1:50AM1.55m | 2:10PM1.91m | 3:02AM1.37m | 2:51PM1.88m | 4:45AM1.26m | 3:40PM1.84m | 7:03AM1.28m | 4:39PM1.82m | 8:29AM1.35m | 5:44PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:59PM0.74m | 7:03AM0.59m | 7:59PM0.73m | 7:34AM0.80m | 9:05PM0.72m | 8:05AM0.98m | 10:21PM0.70m | 8:38AM1.13m | 11:41PM0.65m | 9:28AM1.25m | 00:50AM0.58m | 11:02AM1.31m | 1:45AM0.49m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 |
499 | 493 | 620 | 506 | 455 | 443 | 334 | 330 | 176 | 397 | 298 | 263 | 111 | 348 | 193 | 101 | 236 | 136 | 91 | 99 | 242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | SW 13 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 10 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | WNW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 |
27 | 62 | 51 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 268 | 2 | 64 | 285 | 348 | 68 | 263 | 236 | 121 | 180 | 102 | 47 | 99 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | SSW 18 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 21 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 19 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 |
44 | 33 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 8 | — | 62 | 3 | 17 | 21 | 73 | 18 | 87 | 113 | 14 | 93 | 82 | 49 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — |
— | 28 | 98 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 27 | 99 | 405 | 167 | 376 | 544 | 247 | 140 | — | — | 79 | — | 113 | 286 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 277 | 172 | 1 | 172 | 153 | 56 | 144 | 172 | 1 | 91 | 153 | 1 | 139 | 172 | 1 | 139 | 172 | 1 | 91 | 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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