Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag for our zone. We’ve got a solid stretch of swell coming through, but the wind is going to be a real pain for most of it, keeping things choppy and messy. The real standout is a window of clean, lighter winds around the end of the month that could give us a proper session.

The first real chance for a wave is on Leffingwell Landing (a reef break). Starting from Monday afternoon, July 27th, we’ve got a long-period groundswell pumping in from the SSW at 4 ft with a 19-second period. That’s a lot of energy in the water – the combined swell energy is a beefy 1309 (moderate to strong). But the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the WNW at 16 mph, which is going to trash the surface. It’s going to be choppy and poor. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th continue the same story: solid swell from the SSW, but the cross-onshore wind keeps it poor. The energy is still high (1101 and 820), but the quality just isn’t there for a paddle.

Now, hold on to your board. The best bet of the whole forecast is Thursday morning, July 30th. The wind is set to go light and onshore from the WNW at only 3 mph, which is basically glassy. The swell is bumping up to 6 ft, but it’s short-period windswell from the NW at 8 seconds. The combined energy is 1197 (moderate to strong). This is a proper reef break, and with that clean wind, it’s going to be a lot more organized. The size is pushing into the 5 ft+ range, so it’s getting a bit much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the window. Waves should be holding shape, and the crowds are possible here, so get there early.

Friday morning, July 31st, still has some clean-ish potential with light winds from the WNW at 6 mph on a 6 ft swell, but the quality is marginal. The energy drops to 742. After that, from Saturday, August 1st, right through to the end of the first week, the cross-onshore wind picks up again, making the 7 ft swells (like on Saturday afternoon) look like a mess for paddle surfing. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than us.

The second week takes a turn for the smaller. From Monday, August 3rd, the swell drops off and the wind stays tricky. A few marginal mornings with small ripples, but nothing to get excited about. The energy dips into the 100s and 200s.

There’s a glimmer in the very long-range. On Tuesday, August 11th, we see a long-period swell from the SW at 20 seconds, but it’s only 2 ft. The combined energy is 603 (moderate). The morning is clear with light onshore wind from the W at 6 mph. For a reef break, that long-period groundswell might wrap in nicely, but it’s a long way out and the size is tiny. Keep an eye on it, but don’t bank on it.

So, bottom line: the mornings of July 30th and 31st are your best shots. Get out there when the wind is light.

Rusty.

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