Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
16.3°C
0.4° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,235 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period with SW 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 (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 1.4m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 8th Sep)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 13th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, mate, I’m looking at the whole 16-day window and it’s a bit of a struggle. For the first few days, the waves are just not there – tiny stuff with poor conditions. The winds are mostly cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. We’ve got a real gap in quality surf from the start of the period right through. It’s not until the middle of the second week that we start to see a bit more energy, but the wind is still fighting us.

The one spot we’ve got to talk about is Leffingwell Landing. This is a reef break, very consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell. The water temperature is sitting at 61°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises there.

Now, for the best of a tricky bunch, I’d be looking at the morning of Monday the 21st of September. The swell is coming from the Southwest at 3ft, with a long period of 18 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the wind is light onshore, but the energy is moderate (666). It’s still only a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve got. The break is a reef, so that long period should set up some nice shaped lines, but don’t expect a huge crowd – it’s a spot that’s only sometimes busy.

The rest of the forecast is a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. The wind is constantly cross-onshore, and while there are a few days with more size, like the afternoon of the 12th of September with 8ft swell, it’s coming from a short period of 7 seconds and the wind is a fresh breeze making it lumpy. That’s strictly for the experienced crew, and honestly, with that wind, it looks more like a kite session than a surf.

So, there’s not much to get excited about. The only real standout is that Monday morning, and even then, it’s a gamble. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
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Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
8
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
NW
8
0.5
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
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SSW
16
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16
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16
0.9
SW
15
2.1
NW
7
0.7
SW
14
2.5
WNW
7
2.5
NW
8
1.5
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
95
51
81
156
96
184
316
381
510
464
430
425
322
440
214
701
843
228
628
765
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
25
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
25
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5
NW
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30
NW
15
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20
NW
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WNW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:39PM2.17m
9:30AM1.69m
8:35PM2.19m
10:00AM1.79m
9:26PM2.16m
10:30AM1.88m
10:15PM2.07m
10:59AM1.95m
11:03PM1.94m
11:29AM1.99m
11:52PM1.78m
11:59AM2.01m
00:44AM1.62m
Low Tide
2:53AM0.13m
2:33PM0.98m
3:32AM0.15m
3:24PM0.83m
4:08AM0.23m
4:13PM0.70m
4:42AM0.35m
5:00PM0.59m
5:14AM0.51m
5:47PM0.53m
5:44AM0.69m
6:35PM0.51m
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6:41
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7:22
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7:19
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Temp °C
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33
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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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