Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
15.9° C
0.5° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 933 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 14th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 16th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Leffingwell Landing. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a real mixed bag, and for the most part, it’s a tough one to get excited about.

Right out of the gate, we’re looking at a few days of tiny, weak surf. The water temp is sitting at 60.6°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a full Arctic suit. The opening days are all marginal, with the swell barely pushing 2.6ft to 3.3ft. The energy is all over the place, from a weak 334 to a moderate 528, but the wave quality is just questionable. It’s not worth paddling out for much more than a splash. The wind is light, which is nice, but there’s just no push.

The first real glimmer of something happens on the 15th and 16th of August. The swell starts to build a little – we’re talking 3.3ft to 3.6ft from the SSW, with a period around 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy is jumping up into the 700s, which is a solid moderate push. The wind is light and offshore, which is exactly what you want to hear. It’s still not big, but it’s clean and has some shape. This is probably the best chance for a decent, if not super memorable, session on offer in the first week.

But don’t get too comfortable. Around the 17th and 18th, the wind starts to swing onshore and pick up, and the whole thing gets chopped up. The score drops to zero, and it’s just poor. We get a bit of a lull, but then things get interesting in a different way.

Now, for the end of the window, things get a whole lot bigger, but not necessarily better. From the 20th of August onwards, we see a big jump in swell height. We’re talking 7.2ft on the 20th afternoon, then 5.9ft and 6.9ft on the 21st and 22nd, with a short period of just 7 seconds. That’s not a clean groundswell; that’s just a lot of wind-driven, messy energy. And with the wind blowing onshore, it’s going to be a full-on washing machine. The energy readings are strong, in the 700s, but it’s all for nothing if the surf is blown out. This is more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers. It’s too big and raw for a beginner, and even for experts, it’s going to be a battle with the wind.

So, the standout of the whole window is that little clean window on the 15th and 16th. It’s not the biggest swell, but it’s got the right direction, the right period, and the wind is perfect. Everything after that is either too small or too messy. The long-range stuff is promising in size, but it’s a week and a half out, so treat it with caution.

Stay salty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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15
0.9
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0.8
SSW
14
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10
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10
0.5
SW
19
0.4
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19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
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18
0.6
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17
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14
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SSW
18
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18
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16
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16
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Energy kJ
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305
239
201
188
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142
209
316
193
264
261
255
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242
214
364
589
545
635
407
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
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0
SW
10
S
10
SW
0
E
10
S
5
WSW
5
WNW
10
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10
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10
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5
NE
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High Tide
9:24AM1.46m
7:41PM2.31m
10:02AM1.55m
8:38PM2.37m
10:38AM1.63m
9:30PM2.38m
11:13AM1.72m
10:21PM2.31m
11:48AM1.79m
11:10PM2.17m
12:23PM1.86m
00:00AM1.98m
12:57PM1.90m
00:52AM1.77m
Low Tide
1:17PM1.20m
3:16AM0.01m
2:22PM1.12m
4:00AM-0.04m
3:20PM1.02m
4:41AM-0.02m
4:15PM0.92m
5:20AM0.06m
5:09PM0.84m
5:56AM0.21m
6:03PM0.78m
6:31AM0.39m
6:59PM0.74m
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Feels °C
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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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