
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 8s 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 1.2m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break it down.
We're in for a rough patch on the Central Coast. The first few days are a total loss, with poor conditions and nothing to ride. We're looking at a solid four to five days of no surf to speak of. The wind is just ugly, and the swell is too short and messy.
The first real chance of getting wet comes on Monday, August 3rd, but it's a "marginal" call at best. The tide will be a factor, and the conditions are just average. The water is sitting at 57°F, which is a solid 4°F colder than normal for this time of year. That's a real chill, so you'll need your thickest rubber.
The best window, if you can call it that, is the morning of Thursday, August 6th, and into the following week. We've got a long-period groundswell from the SSW, with a period pushing 20 seconds. That means long waits between sets, but the waves will have some serious energy. The combined swell energy is moderate at 210 (210) on the 6th morning, building to a strong 641 (641) by the morning of Saturday, August 8th. The wind is forecast to be light and onshore, but for a reef like Leffingwell Landing, that long-period swell will draw perfectly into the point. The swell direction is SSW, a bit off the optimum WNW, but it should wrap in nicely. It's a dedicated spot, very consistent, and with crowds listed as "sometimes," you might not have the place to yourself. The morning of the 8th looks like the best, cleanest bet, but it's a week and a half out, so don't book the day off work just yet.
After that, the energy stays moderate, but the wind is a gamble. Nothing else in the 16-day window is really calling out. It's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 |
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463 | 310 | 616 | 204 | 393 | 729 | 220 | 491 | 958 | 561 | 554 | 625 | 471 | 490 | 339 | 312 | 207 | 158 | 99 | 96 | 99 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 3:34PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:30AM0.96m | 11:15PM0.64m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 16 | WNW 7 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 8 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
207 | 310 | 263 | 297 | 342 | 270 | 125 | 148 | 422 | 76 | 46 | 625 | 471 | 490 | 339 | 312 | 207 | 158 | 99 | 96 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
463 | 189 | 360 | 140 | 103 | 206 | 33 | 95 | 141 | 53 | 47 | 68 | 67 | 42 | 38 | 82 | 57 | 99 | 72 | 72 | 99 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | SSE 13 | — | S 21 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 10 |
218 | 144 | 178 | — | 9 | 102 | 58 | 15 | 52 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 310 | 616 | 204 | 393 | 729 | 220 | 491 | 958 | 561 | 554 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 172 | 1 | 91 | 153 | 1 | 91 | 144 | 1 | 277 | 174 | 0 | 139 | 174 | 0 | 48 | 91 | 1 | 48 | 91 | 0 |
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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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