Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
13.9° C
2.2° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,165 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 1.1m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 1st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Alright, so we’ve got a bit of a rough patch ahead. The only spot that’s even on the radar is Leffingwell Landing, a reef break that’s for the advanced crew only. It’s a very consistent wave, but don’t get your hopes up too high just yet. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a chilly 4° below normal for this time of year – that’s notably colder than usual, so you’ll want a good thick wetsuit.

The first window of interest is really just a hint of something on Wednesday the 30th of July. Thursday morning (the 30th) sees a 3ft swell from the SSW with a 16-second period – that’s proper long-period groundswell. The energy is solid at 1123, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit bumpy with small wind ripples. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve got early on.

Then things get a bit messy. From Thursday afternoon right through to the weekend, we’re looking at poor conditions. The wind picks up to a moderate cross-onshore, and the swell is a mix of short-period WNW slop, with heights around 5ft to 6ft. The energy drops off a cliff, and it’s all chop and no shape. This is a kite surfer’s window, not a paddle surfer’s.

Now, if you’re patient and you’ve got the skills, the standout moment might be on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. We’ve got an 8ft swell from the NW with a 9-second period, and the wind is offshore at 6 mph. That’s a solid, clean wave. The combined energy is a meaty 1777, but at 8ft, that’s expert territory only. The offshore wind should clean it up nicely, but it’s a long-range call, so don’t bet the house on it.

After that, from Monday the 3rd through to the 13th of August, it’s a long, dry spell. We’ve got a few days with small, weak swells in the 1ft to 4ft range, and the energy is pathetic, mostly under 500. The wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf quality is just poor. There’s a long gap of over a week with nothing worth paddling out for. The poor conditions are pretty normal for this stretch, unfortunately.

If you’re a real expert and you can handle the cold, keep an eye on that Sunday the 2nd of August. That’s the only real chance of a proper session, but it’s a long way off and the forecast could shift.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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SSW
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0.9
SSW
16
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16
1.6
WNW
8
2.3
NW
8
1.3
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8
1.9
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8
1.5
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1.6
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10
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10
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
627
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424
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302
649
215
382
649
234
412
589
1104
533
443
436
427
284
272
212
176
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
15
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25
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High Tide
11:53AM1.54m
10:27PM2.13m
12:20PM1.58m
11:03PM2.06m
12:46PM1.63m
11:40PM1.95m
1:13PM1.69m
00:21AM1.80m
1:40PM1.75m
1:08AM1.62m
2:11PM1.82m
2:09AM1.44m
2:48PM1.88m
3:35AM1.29m
Low Tide
4:22PM1.12m
5:42AM0.23m
5:03PM1.09m
6:10AM0.29m
5:48PM1.05m
6:37AM0.39m
6:37PM1.01m
7:02AM0.52m
7:32PM0.96m
7:28AM0.66m
8:37PM0.89m
7:57AM0.81m
9:53PM0.78m
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Feels °C
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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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