
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with 935 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real chance to get wet is Monday afternoon, July 13th, but honestly, it’s nothing to write home about – a small 3ft swell from the SSW with a moderate combined energy (413) and a bit of a breeze making it messy. The water is a very unusual 55°, which is 5° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick suit.
The next few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 14th through Thursday the 16th see a mix of onshore and cross-onshore winds with lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell gets bigger—up to 8ft on Thursday afternoon—but with a short period around 8 seconds and a fresh cross-onshore breeze, it’s just a bumpy mess. That’s more of a kite session than a paddle surf.
We do get a bit of a reprieve on Friday morning, July 17th, with a light offshore wind, but the swell drops right back to 2ft. The period is a very long 18 seconds, which means long lulls and tricky waves for a beach break setup. The energy is solid (679), but the size just isn’t there.
Now, the standout window. Saturday morning, July 18th, is your best bet. We’ve got a 3ft groundswell from the SW, a very long 18-second period, and the wind goes glassy. That’s the kind of clean, lined-up condition that will make the most of that modest swell. The energy is pumping for the size (749), so there’s juice in the water. This is a very consistent, advanced reef break, so it’s for the crew who know what they’re doing. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, and with conditions this clean, you can expect company.
The rest of that week and into the next is a mixed bag. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th have small, marginal swells with light winds, but nothing that really sparks. The next real highlight doesn’t come until Thursday morning, July 23rd. Again, glassy conditions, this time with a light breeze from the south. The swell is a small 3ft from the SSW at 14 seconds, but clean glass means you can get a fun little wave. Later that afternoon, the swell pushes to 5ft from the WNW, but the period drops to 7 seconds, making it a bit crumbly.
Friday morning, July 24th, is another interesting one. A tiny 2ft swell, but with a massive 24-second period and glassy wind. It’ll be a long wait between sets, but if you’re patient, there could be a groomed little gem.
Looking further out, the second week is a bit of a gamble. The last decent call is Tuesday morning, July 28th, with a 7ft NW swell at 9 seconds and a light offshore wind. The energy is huge (1456), but that’s a solid, short-period wall of whitewater. This is expert territory only—7ft is big, and with that period, it’ll be a churning, powerful beast. It’s promising, but the long-range call makes it less certain.
Overall, it’s not a classic run. The standout is undeniably Saturday morning, July 18th at Leffingwell Landing. It’s the cleanest, most promising window in the whole 16 days. The rest is a lot of waiting for the wind to play nice.
Stay frothy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
118 | 117 | 119 | 261 | 153 | 407 | 353 | 362 | 921 | 912 | 243 | 263 | 246 | 366 | 291 | 284 | 358 | 434 | 264 | 310 | 430 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:35PM2.49m | 11:49AM1.61m | 10:28PM2.45m | 12:31PM1.67m | 11:19PM2.34m | 1:13PM1.73m | 00:11AM2.16m | 1:55PM1.79m | 1:06AM1.93m | 2:37PM1.84m | 2:05AM1.68m | 3:19PM1.88m | 3:16AM1.46m | 4:02PM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:05AM-0.15m | 4:15PM1.09m | 5:50AM-0.12m | 5:14PM1.04m | 6:33AM-0.01m | 6:15PM1.01m | 7:14AM0.15m | 7:19PM0.98m | 7:53AM0.35m | 8:29PM0.94m | 8:31AM0.57m | 9:46PM0.88m | 9:08AM0.77m | ||||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | |
8:21 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
79 | 61 | 119 | 117 | 93 | 95 | 161 | 159 | 89 | 362 | 243 | 235 | 199 | 91 | 291 | 88 | 280 | 305 | 374 | 278 | 192 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
118 | 117 | 111 | 194 | 108 | 55 | 48 | 151 | 142 | 203 | 181 | 74 | 246 | 366 | 260 | 284 | 358 | 434 | 264 | 310 | 430 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | WNW 14 | S 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | WNW 16 | SW 13 | S 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
50 | 42 | 41 | 51 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 47 | 27 | 175 | 74 | 83 | 75 | 295 | 44 | 209 | 191 | 186 | 121 | 118 | 118 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
— | — | 86 | 261 | 153 | 407 | 353 | 362 | 921 | 912 | 232 | 263 | — | — | 93 | 164 | 48 | 148 | 17 | 68 | 96 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 174 | 1 | 91 | 172 | 1 | 143 | 153 | 2 | 37 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 174 | 23 | 174 | 174 | 23 | 139 | 172 |
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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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