Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
13.3° C
2.3° 

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 15 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: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 976 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 17th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 17th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 17th 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 paddle out and see what’s on the charts for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a rough start. The first few days are a write-off with bumpy, choppy onshore winds and poor surf quality, so don't bother waxing up just yet. Things start to look up on Friday the 17th, though.

The standout window comes Friday morning, July 17th, at Leffingwell Landing. It’s a reef break that handles the swell well, and it’s very consistent. The swell is 4 ft from the WNW, and the wind goes glassy – absolutely clean. This is the best surf on offer. The combined energy is moderate (594), and the water temperature is sitting at 56°, which is much colder than normal for this time of year, so a good 4/3 wetsuit is a must. For a more advanced crew, this is the one to aim for.

Friday afternoon sees a big drop to 2 ft and a very long 17-second period, which can be a bit weird at a reef, and the wind swings onshore. Not ideal. Saturday and Sunday mornings have some small 3 ft swell from the SW with light offshore winds, and those 17-18 second periods give it some life, but it’s marginal. The break is a reef, so the long period might work in your favour. Crowds are "sometimes" an issue here, so you might have some company.

After that, the second week gets a bit mushy and inconsistent. There’s a small bump on Thursday the 23rd morning with a clean 3 ft from the SSW and a light cross-offshore wind, but it’s nothing to write home about. The swell gets longer in period (up to 26 seconds!) but the heights stay tiny, so it’s really just a novelty for the patient. The 27th and 28th see a bit more size, around 4 ft, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s hard to get excited.

Overall, it’s a pretty quiet outlook. The one true standout is Friday morning, July 17th. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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374
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283
366
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318
248
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550
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395
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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NNW
20
NW
30
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10
NW
5
SW
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High Tide
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
4:48AM1.30m
4:47PM1.91m
Low Tide
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
11:06PM0.79m
9:48AM0.96m
00:21AM0.68m
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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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