Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Issued: 10 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
13.7° C

1.4°C colder than average for this time of year

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,474 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with WNW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s. 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 Thursday (Jul 09) 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 0.5m 19s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me break down what we're looking at.

Honestly, this is a bit of a grind for a while. The water temp is 14° right now, which is a touch colder than average for the season, so don't forget the wetsuit if you're stubborn enough to paddle out.

From Saturday the 4th of July all the way through to Friday the 17th, it's a real mess. Onshore and cross-onshore winds from the W, WNW, and NW just kill every session. Swell heights bounce around from about 2 ft to 8 ft, but that wind keeps the surface chopped up. We get some long-period groundswell in there, with periods hitting 18 and 19 seconds, and the wave energy numbers climb into the thousands, but with the wind blowing, the reports keep saying "poor conditions." It's just not going to be any fun.

There's a few moments around Friday the 10th where the wind goes light and the swell direction shifts, but the surf is still only called "marginal." It's not worth getting excited about.

Now, here’s the one to wait for. It’s down the line a bit, but it’s the real deal. On Saturday the 18th of July, at Leffingwell Landing (a reef break), the wind goes absolutely glassy in the afternoon. We’re talking dead calm. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the WNW with a 16-second period. The combined energy is solid (702). For a reef break that prefers a WNW swell, this is exactly what you want. This spot is very consistent and better for advanced surfers, but at this size it’s way more manageable.

Sunday the 19th stays decent too. A light cross-shore breeze from the S in the morning with a 3 ft, 15-second swell from the WNW. The wind switches onshore in the afternoon, but the morning should offer some clean lines.

So here’s the verdict: the first two weeks are a total bust. Don't bother. But the afternoon of Saturday the 18th is your target. It’s a long way out, so take it with a grain of salt, but everything is pointing to a classic, glassy session at Leffingwell.

Hang in there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
4
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
2.5
NW
8
1
SSW
16
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
8
1.8
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
8
2
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
239
214
183
352
273
264
407
326
596
876
603
794
559
833
1086
512
903
589
382
344
334
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
W
10
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
25
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
5
NNW
10
S
5
SSW
5
SE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
2:53PM1.61m
1:15AM1.71m
3:24PM1.68m
2:11AM1.54m
3:56PM1.77m
3:28AM1.38m
4:32PM1.88m
5:10AM1.27m
5:14PM2.00m
6:57AM1.26m
6:02PM2.12m
8:23AM1.32m
6:54PM2.25m
Low Tide
7:51PM1.21m
8:21AM0.52m
9:03PM1.14m
8:52AM0.65m
10:22PM1.01m
9:26AM0.79m
11:39PM0.82m
10:09AM0.93m
00:46AM0.60m
11:02AM1.05m
1:45AM0.36m
12:06PM1.13m
2:38AM0.15m
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
 mm
Temp °C
17
19
15
17
18
15
18
19
16
20
21
18
23
23
21
24
24
19
21
21
18
Feels °C
17
18
14
15
16
13
16
16
13
17
18
15
19
18
17
21
21
17
21
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
NW
8
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.7
WNW
8
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.9
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
Energy kJ
239
186
70
352
273
264
407
326
596
876
603
302
559
545
465
318
481
589
286
255
190
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
15
1
SSW
18
0.5
S
19
0.5
S
19
1
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
18
0.1
S
10
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
56
67
183
99
99
101
305
280
322
85
191
596
190
192
545
322
2
475
382
344
334
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
NW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
NW
8
0.4
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
149
214
143
42
59
33
67
96
94
4
21
188
2
2
2
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
2.5
NW
8
1.6
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
8
1.8
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
59
105
60
64
95
170
117
415
794
270
833
1086
512
903
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
252
139
56
354
174
56
174
172
2
172
172
1
172
159
1
174
144
0
37
19
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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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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