Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
13.3° C
2.5° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with 898 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period. 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 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 20th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Hey everyone, Rusty here. Let’s be straight: Leffingwell Landing is gonna be a tough nut to crack over the next couple of weeks. This is an advanced, very consistent reef break that’s wide open to the swell, but the wind is gonna be the main character here, and not in a good way. We’ve got a long stretch of onshore and cross-onshore breezes that are gonna mess up the surface. The water temp is about normal for this time of year.

Starting Monday, July 20th, it’s not good. We’ve got a tiny 3ft swell from the SSW with a long 16-second period, but the wind is blowing straight onshore from the WNW at 6-9 mph. That’s poor surf. The energy is weak at 361. The afternoon sees 3ft from the SW, but the wind picks up to 9 mph onshore. Skip it.

Tuesday, July 21st, is our first real hope. The morning is clear with a light 3 mph cross-onshore wind from the SSW. The swell is still 3ft from the SSW with a long 17-second period, and the energy bumps to 602 (moderate). It’s marginal, but with that long period groundswell and a light breeze, a reef break like this could offer up some clean lines. That’s your best bet early on. The afternoon goes back to onshore wind and poor conditions.

From Wednesday the 22nd through the 24th, it’s a grind. Onshore or cross-onshore winds at 9-16 mph, with the swell bouncing between 3ft and 3ft. The period drops from 15 seconds down to 13 seconds, so the quality fades. The wave comments are “poor.” Not worth the paddle.

Then we get a ramp-up around July 25th and 26th. The swell holds around 3ft from the SSW with a 19-21 second period, and the energy gets strong (1060 and 1050). But the wind is cross-onshore at 9-16 mph, making it choppy. The wave comments stay “poor” or “marginal.” Frustrating.

Now, the real standout is Tuesday, July 28th. The swell builds to a clean 4ft to 5ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the wind is light onshore at 3-6 mph. The energy is strong at 1386 and 1674. It’s still marginal on the report, but that’s the best combination of size, period, and manageable wind in the whole forecast. I’d be on it.

Wednesday, July 29th, has a morning with a light cross-shore wind from the S at 3 mph and a 4ft SSW swell with 16-second period. Energy is 1147. Could be a fun, clean session. The afternoon brings a 6ft WNW swell with a short 9-second period and cross-onshore wind—different story, more windswell.

The first few days of August fade out. The 30th and 31st are marginal with onshore wind. August 1st has a 5ft WNW swell with a 6-second period and 265 energy—poor. August 2nd has a morning with a 4ft SSW swell and light wind, but the afternoon goes back to a short-period, wind-affected 6ft swell.

Finally, Monday, August 3rd, brings a 8ft NW swell with a 9-second period. That’s a solid pulse, energy is strong (1340). At that size, it’s expert-only, and the wind is light onshore. Could be heavy and powerful for those who can handle it.

So to wrap it up: Tuesday, July 28th is your best window. That’s the day the stars almost align—building groundswell, decent period, and light enough wind to work with. The rest of the time, you’re fighting the breeze. Choose your moments.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SW
16
0.8
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0.9
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16
0.9
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16
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
14
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NW
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0.8
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24
0.6
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24
0.9
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22
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21
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SW
21
1.1
SW
20
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
314
358
392
333
330
566
411
384
389
299
204
271
661
444
671
799
646
872
Wind (km/h)
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10
WNW
15
WNW
5
ESE
5
SSW
10
WNW
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15
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NNW
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WNW
25
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High Tide
3:16AM1.46m
4:02PM1.90m
4:48AM1.30m
4:47PM1.91m
6:39AM1.26m
5:34PM1.92m
8:16AM1.30m
6:22PM1.94m
9:18AM1.36m
7:09PM1.98m
9:58AM1.41m
7:53PM2.03m
Low Tide
9:46PM0.88m
9:08AM0.77m
11:06PM0.79m
9:48AM0.96m
00:21AM0.68m
10:34AM1.11m
1:23AM0.57m
11:34AM1.21m
2:13AM0.46m
12:37PM1.26m
2:55AM0.37m
1:33PM1.26m
3:33AM0.30m
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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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