Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Issued: 10 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
14.0° C

1.2°C colder than average for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,599 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 0.6m 14s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 8th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Leffingwell Landing has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a frustrating run, to be honest. We’ve got a reef break that’s exposed to the swell and handles some size, but the wind is going to be a real issue for most of the period.

Right off the bat, from Monday the 6th all the way through to the morning of Friday the 10th, it’s mostly a write-off. The winds are howling from the WNW and NW, slapping the wave faces with a cross-onshore breeze. Even though there’s some decent swell energy in the water – moderate to strong (828 to 1524) – it’s all getting chopped up. Thursday the 9th sees some 6ft to 8ft WNW swell coming in, but with a short period of 8 seconds and that fresh cross-onshore wind, it’s just going to be lumpy and not worth the paddle.

Now, Friday morning the 10th is where we start to see a glimmer. The wind swings to a light 6 mph offshore from the west, and we’ve got a solid 7ft NW groundswell with a 9-second period. The energy is strong (1574), but that cross-offshore wind might just clean it up enough for the advanced crew. Still, with that size, it’s expert-only territory. The afternoon goes back downhill though.

The weekend of the 11th and 12th drops back down to smaller 3ft SSW groundswells, with periods between 14 and 15 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which can be a bit too straight for a beach break, but for a reef like this, it could shape up nicely. The winds are lighter, and we even get a glassy window on Saturday morning with a light cross-shore from the south. This is where the pickings get a little better. The wave energy is moderate (495 to 531), so it won't be pumping, but it'll be rideable for the more experienced surfer.

The real standout, and I mean the only true standout in this whole 16-day window, is Monday morning the 20th. The stars align for a moment. The wind drops to a whisper – 3 mph from the west – and it’s glassy. We’ve got a 3ft NW swell with a solid 10-second period, and the combined energy is low-moderate (238). It’s not going to be a beast, but for a clean, long-period reef wave with zero wind, you better believe it’ll be beautiful. It says "expect good surf conditions," and I’ll trust that. The water temp is about average for the time of year here, so no wetsuit surprises.

Before that, the 17th and 18th see a jump back up to 6ft and 7ft NW swells with 9-second periods, giving us strong energy (1312 and 1591). But the wind is crossing onshore again, so it’s all a bit of a messy power show. Worth it for the experts if you’re desperate, but don’t expect perfection.

The crowds at Leffingwell Landing can get busy sometimes, so if you’re heading out on that glassy Monday morning, get in early to snag your share.

So, to wrap it up: grit your teeth through the choppy first week. There’s a glimmer of hope on Friday the 10th morning for the experts. The weekend of the 11th offers small but clean windows. But if you want the one day to circle on the calendar, it’s Monday the 20th. Glassy and clean, for a good session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
3
3
0
3
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
2.5
NW
8
1
SSW
16
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
8
1.9
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
1.6
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
264
407
326
596
876
603
727
559
854
1060
512
840
1313
777
407
334
309
326
277
297
310
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
30
WNW
10
NW
10
W
15
WNW
5
SE
5
S
10
W
5
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
2:11AM1.54m
3:56PM1.77m
3:28AM1.38m
4:32PM1.88m
5:10AM1.27m
5:14PM2.00m
6:57AM1.26m
6:02PM2.12m
8:23AM1.32m
6:54PM2.25m
9:28AM1.41m
7:48PM2.36m
10:19AM1.48m
Low Tide
9:03PM1.14m
8:52AM0.65m
10:22PM1.01m
9:26AM0.79m
11:39PM0.82m
10:09AM0.93m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:21
8:21
 mm
Temp °C
15
18
19
16
19
20
17
22
23
20
24
24
19
21
21
17
20
21
17
20
21
Feels °C
13
15
16
13
16
17
14
18
18
16
21
20
16
21
20
17
20
22
17
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.6
WNW
7
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.9
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
2.1
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
15
1.4
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
WNW
7
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
264
407
326
596
876
603
263
559
545
454
318
402
641
415
344
203
222
326
144
297
297
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
15
1
SSW
18
0.5
S
19
0.4
SSW
19
1
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.1
S
11
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.2
S
20
0.9
SSW
14
0.3
S
18
0.2
W
18
Energy kJ
101
305
280
322
85
191
596
190
125
545
322
475
382
2
334
309
30
277
55
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
8
0.4
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
NW
9
0.2
S
20
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
17
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
32
67
96
94
4
21
188
76
30
2
5
6
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
5
1
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
2
WNW
7
2.5
NW
8
1.6
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
8
1.9
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
7
Energy kJ
25
49
80
165
114
342
727
256
854
1060
512
840
1313
777
407
188
192
310
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
56
174
172
56
172
172
1
172
172
48
174
144
1
174
140
0
19
37
0
140
172
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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).

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