Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
14.0° C
1.3° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,469 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with NW 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s 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 3.0m 8s 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 0.7m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 10th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 10th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so we’ve only got one spot lighting up the forecast for this whole stretch: Leffingwell Landing. It’s a reef setup, very consistent, and it knows how to handle a good WNW swell. But honestly, the first week is a bit of a write-off for a decent paddle. We’ve got plenty of swell, but the wind is just ruining it.

From Wednesday afternoon on the 8th through to the 10th, it’s a mess. We’re looking at a solid 8 ft WNW swell on Wednesday afternoon, and the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph. The wave energy is cranked up, high (1190), but the surf is just lumpy and poor. It’s a similar story right through Thursday and Friday—solid swell heights, but that cross-onshore wind keeps it choppy and ugly. This is more of a kite-surfing kind of setup than a clean surf session for now.

The swell drops right off over the weekend of the 11th and 12th. We’re down to 3 ft, but the direction swings around to a long-period SSW groundswell (15 seconds). The wind goes light or even glassy on Saturday morning, with a slight air, but the tide and energy levels are just marginal. The energy is weak (492). It’s not great, but it’s at least a sign the ocean is settling down.

Now, here’s the one true standout. Monday morning, the 13th of July. That’s the window. We’ve got a 3 ft SSW groundswell, with a period of 13 seconds. The wind is glassy, and the water is a bit colder than normal at 57°. The energy is moderate (552). For a reef break getting that long-period swell, the waves should be lined up nicely, with good shape. The “expect very good surf conditions” tag says it all. This is the session to aim for, but just be aware that with a spot like this that is “exposed” and very consistent, it can get crowded on a good glassy morning. This is the pick of the whole forecast.

The rest of that Monday afternoon and Tuesday the 14th get messy again as the wind swings back onshore and the swell picks up in size but loses quality. From Wednesday the 15th onwards, we get another push of solid WNW swell, hitting 10 ft on Wednesday afternoon with fresh cross-onshore winds. That’s expert-only territory, and it’s going to be a bumpy, lumpy mess.

After that, the second week from the 16th to the 23rd is all about small, marginal surf. The swell drops to 2 ft to 3 ft, but the period gets long again (18 seconds, 16 seconds, etc.). The winds are light or calm, so there will be moments of glassy conditions. The energy is weak (values between 396 and 826). The morning of Monday the 20th of July is another glassy window with 3 ft SSW swell, and it’s labeled “good surf conditions.” It’s small, but it will be clean. It’s a promising blip, but nothing to write home about.

Overall, the first week is a battle with the wind. The best bet is the glassy Monday morning session on the 13th. The second week is small and clean, but don’t expect any power. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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2.4
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.7
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
8
3
NW
8
0.9
SSW
16
2.1
WNW
8
1.7
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8
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
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15
0.9
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14
0.9
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14
0.9
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14
1.5
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0.9
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13
1.5
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8
2.4
NW
8
1.6
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.7
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
645
912
352
666
1086
388
573
344
309
326
277
297
297
287
253
309
699
263
663
976
354
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
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5
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5
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10
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5
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10
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5
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5
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15
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0
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15
NW
25
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15
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25
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
5:14PM2.00m
6:57AM1.26m
6:02PM2.12m
8:23AM1.32m
6:54PM2.25m
9:28AM1.41m
7:48PM2.36m
10:19AM1.48m
8:42PM2.45m
11:05AM1.55m
9:35PM2.49m
11:49AM1.61m
10:28PM2.45m
12:31PM1.67m
Low Tide
00:46AM0.60m
11:02AM1.05m
1:45AM0.36m
12:06PM1.13m
2:38AM0.15m
1:13PM1.17m
3:29AM-0.01m
2:16PM1.17m
4:18AM-0.12m
3:17PM1.13m
5:05AM-0.15m
4:15PM1.09m
5:50AM-0.12m
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5:56
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Temp °C
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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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