
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 438 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's break down the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the start of this is a tough one. Thursday afternoon has got some tiny, weak swell and the surf is just poor, so don't even bother. The first real chance of anything decent doesn't come until Sunday, August 9th.
That morning is the one to circle. Leffingwell Landing is a very consistent reef, and for a moment, everything clicks. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the SSW, with glassy conditions and barely a breath of wind. The water is sitting at 59°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a decent wetsuit. The combined energy is moderate at 481, and the period is a long 15 seconds, which is proper groundswell. That long period gives it shape and power, and for a reef break like this, it's a real treat. Keep in mind it's an advanced wave, so not for the beginners. The direction is SSW, which is a bit off the ideal WNW, but with conditions that clean, it's still the best on offer.
After that Sunday morning high, the rest of the week is a bit of a letdown. The surf hangs around, mostly between 2 ft and 4 ft, but the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, messing up the surface. We get a bump in energy on the 12th and 14th with combined energy readings hitting 550 and 683, but the wind just isn't playing ball for clean conditions. It's a lot of "marginal" and "poor" flags.
Moving into the second week, things stay pretty average. The swell ticks up a touch around Saturday, August 16th, with 4 ft from the SSW, but the wind is a stiff 15 mph onshore from the WNW. That's going to chop it up something fierce. For a beach-and-reef setup like this, that's more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day. The energy is moderate at 496, but it's just not clean.
The last few days of the outlook, from the 18th to the 21st, are more of the same story. The swell is inconsistent, the wind is mostly onshore, and the surf quality never really gets a good run. There's a glimmer on the 20th with a 4 ft WNW swell and a combined energy of 571, but the wind is already blowing onshore. It's a frustrating run.
So, bottom line: Sunday morning (August 9th) is the real window. If you're an advanced surfer and you're keen, get out there early in the glass. After that, it's a long wait until the forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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83 | 124 | 210 | 289 | 267 | 348 | 206 | 366 | 266 | 239 | 284 | 246 | 180 | 148 | 142 | 209 | 316 | 193 | 264 | 261 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:31PM2.02m | 7:29AM1.27m | 5:35PM2.11m | 8:39AM1.37m | 6:40PM2.21m | 9:24AM1.46m | 7:41PM2.31m | 10:02AM1.55m | 8:38PM2.37m | 10:38AM1.63m | 9:30PM2.38m | 11:13AM1.72m | 10:21PM2.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:31AM0.47m | 10:29AM1.20m | 1:34AM0.29m | 11:59AM1.23m | 2:28AM0.13m | 1:17PM1.20m | 3:16AM0.01m | 2:22PM1.12m | 4:00AM-0.04m | 3:20PM1.02m | 4:41AM-0.02m | 4:15PM0.92m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
83 | 28 | 210 | 289 | 267 | 348 | 206 | 366 | 196 | 239 | 284 | 246 | 180 | 121 | 94 | 145 | 133 | 172 | 168 | 165 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
75 | 124 | 84 | 82 | 84 | 25 | 56 | 42 | 266 | 222 | 239 | 201 | 139 | 137 | 123 | 209 | 316 | 193 | 264 | 261 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | S 11 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | W 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 |
25 | 61 | 28 | 9 | 25 | 35 | 14 | 83 | 19 | 41 | 23 | 24 | 136 | 148 | 142 | 78 | 47 | 46 | 118 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
68 | — | — | 28 | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 174 | 0 | 139 | 174 | 23 | 48 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 174 | 0 | 29 | 143 | 0 | 48 | 91 | 23 | 277 | 138 | 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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