
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,575 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 1.1m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next 16 days.
Right, the honest truth is it’s a grim start. We’ve got a solid foundation of swell, but the wind is just ruining it. For the first week and a half, the darn cross-onshore breeze is going to make a mess of things. The water is running much colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 57°, which is a big anomaly for late July.
The only spot on the cards is Leffingwell Landing, a reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the swell. It’s a spot for the advanced crew. The problem is, from Wednesday the 29th right through to about Tuesday the 5th of August, the wave state is either choppy or just marginal. The wind is a persistent cross-on from the WNW, and the swell is largely short-period windswell from the same direction. The combined energy is moderate early on at 940, but it’s just not making for clean waves.
We’re looking at a gap of about a week with no real standouts. The surf is there, but it’s not good.
The first flicker of hope comes on Monday the 3rd of August. The wind finally drops to a light offshore from the WSW, hitting a mere 3 mph. The swell is a cleaner 5 ft from the WNW at 10 seconds, but the forecast is still only marginal. The wave energy is moderate (515). It’s a start.
The real standout, and the one I’d be circling on the calendar, is Friday morning the 7th of August. Now we’re talking. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, and the swell jumps to 6 ft from the NW. The combined energy is a strong 1205, which means there’s some serious power in the water. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a decent groundswell. This is the best on offer by a long way, but it’s for the advanced crew.
After that, it settles back down. Saturday morning the 8th is still worth a look with a 5 ft WNW swell, 11-second period, and light offshore winds of 6 mph, giving it a nice long period. The energy is still moderate (799). The rest of the second week is a mix of smaller, longer-period SSW swells, but the wind is either light and not ideal or onshore. It’s promising but less certain, and the wave heights are dropping.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a washout. The best bet is the morning of the 7th of August for a proper session, with Saturday the 8th being a solid second option. Don’t get your hopes up for the rest of the window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
620 | 424 | 463 | 302 | 360 | 209 | 337 | 784 | 228 | 441 | 1313 | 658 | 641 | 612 | 471 | 419 | 290 | 212 | 176 | 124 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:27PM2.13m | 12:20PM1.58m | 11:03PM2.06m | 12:46PM1.63m | 11:40PM1.95m | 1:13PM1.69m | 00:21AM1.80m | 1:40PM1.75m | 1:08AM1.62m | 2:11PM1.82m | 2:09AM1.44m | 2:48PM1.88m | 3:35AM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM1.12m | 5:42AM0.23m | 5:03PM1.09m | 6:10AM0.29m | 5:48PM1.05m | 6:37AM0.39m | 6:37PM1.01m | 7:02AM0.52m | 7:32PM0.96m | 7:28AM0.66m | 8:37PM0.89m | 7:57AM0.81m | 9:53PM0.78m | |||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 16 | WNW 8 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 9 | S 11 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
620 | 270 | 226 | 310 | 270 | 297 | 277 | 302 | 119 | 112 | 601 | 63 | 70 | 612 | 471 | 419 | 290 | 212 | 176 | 124 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
154 | 424 | 463 | 189 | 360 | 140 | 103 | 268 | 33 | 95 | 106 | 76 | 33 | 68 | 44 | 42 | 37 | 37 | 57 | 99 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SW 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | SSE 13 | — | — | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 12 | S 11 |
80 | 206 | 218 | 144 | 178 | — | — | 55 | 76 | 15 | 77 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 41 | 40 | 82 | 36 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
320 | — | — | 302 | — | 209 | 337 | 784 | 228 | 441 | 1313 | 658 | 641 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 172 | 0 | 91 | 172 | 1 | 91 | 172 | 1 | 91 | 153 | 13 | 200 | 174 | 0 | 252 | 174 | 0 | 48 | 19 | 0 |
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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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