Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 164 | 394 | 405 | 248 | 279 | 441 | 533 | 887 | 742 | 742 | 838 | 505 | 485 | 394 | 321 | 210 | 154 | 154 | 116 | 154 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 319 | 197 | 172 | 224 | 149 | 441 | 533 | 286 | 742 | 742 | 249 | 505 | 485 | 394 | 321 | 210 | 71 | 202 | 187 | 213 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SE 13 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 164 | 232 | 195 | 103 | 193 | 71 | 64 | 887 | 13 | 6 | 838 | 6 | 7 | 43 | 106 | 137 | 154 | 154 | 116 | 154 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 11 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 13 | S 9 | — | — | S 9 | W 12 | S 16 | SSE 12 | SW 19 | W 10 | SSE 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 85 | 174 | 103 | 22 | 63 | 33 | 61 | 26 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 152 | 37 | 20 | 62 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 159 | 394 | 405 | 248 | 279 | 113 | 186 | 675 | 242 | 504 | 614 | 215 | 476 | 163 | 110 | 90 | 104 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 166 | 1 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 56 | 91 | 2 | 172 | 172 | 1 | 172 | 172 | 1 | 140 | 172 | 0 | 317 | 139 | 0 |
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