Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 848 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 (Aug 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a stretch ahead that’s looking pretty lean for Leffingwell Landing. To be straight up, the next two weeks are mostly a write-off for any decent waves. We’re looking at a solid 9 or 10 day gap of nothing worth paddling out for, so don’t hold your breath.
The first real glimmer comes on Monday morning, September 7th. It’s not big—maybe 2 to 3 ft from the SSW—but for the first time in over a week, we get a glassy morning. Light winds from the SW, clean surface, and that’s about the best we can ask for right now. The water’s running a bit colder than normal for this time of year, around 59°, so you’ll want a good suit.
That little window of hope fades fast. By Tuesday afternoon, we’re back to tiny, glassy 1 ft waves. Surfable, but you’ll be working hard for nothing. The rest of the first week and into the second week is all cross-onshore breezes and messy, choppy conditions. The swell energy is moderate at best, but the wind just ruins it.
Now, here’s a very long-range maybe. Saturday morning, September 12th, we get another glassy spell. Winds from the WSW are light, the surface is clean. But it’s ankle to knee high at around 2 ft. A little ripple to cool off in, nothing more. The following Monday, the 14th, we do see a jump in swell height to nearly 7 ft, but that’s a short-period wind swell from the WNW with cross-onshore winds. That’s choppy, ugly, and not user-friendly.
So, the standout? If you’ve got a longboard and you’re desperate, the Monday morning glass-off on September 7th is the only session worth considering in the next 16 days. Otherwise, this is a classic Central Coast lull. It won’t stay poor forever, but for now, the forecast is pretty locked in, and it’s not good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 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 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 742 | 838 | 636 | 485 | 472 | 321 | 210 | 154 | 154 | 154 | 154 | 133 | 177 | 316 | 196 | 368 | 497 | 563 | 667 | 742 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:32PM1.84m | 12:09PM1.88m | 00:19AM1.69m | 12:38PM1.93m | 1:14AM1.53m | 1:13PM1.97m | 2:26AM1.37m | 1:56PM1.99m | 4:09AM1.28m | 2:52PM1.99m | 6:20AM1.30m | 4:05PM2.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:35PM0.77m | 5:49AM0.57m | 6:22PM0.70m | 6:15AM0.71m | 7:15PM0.64m | 6:42AM0.86m | 8:18PM0.60m | 7:12AM1.01m | 9:33PM0.55m | 7:50AM1.14m | 10:57PM0.48m | 8:56AM1.25m | 00:15AM0.37m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 742 | 286 | 636 | 485 | 149 | 138 | 210 | 154 | 154 | 88 | 112 | 247 | 285 | 149 | 160 | 294 | 497 | 361 | 667 | 742 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 5 | S 11 | SSW 18 | WNW 5 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 13 | 838 | 6 | 20 | 472 | 321 | 128 | 144 | 93 | 154 | 154 | 133 | 177 | 20 | 110 | 368 | 30 | 563 | 193 | 101 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 9 | W 12 | S 9 | SSE 13 | S 14 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | WNW 10 | S 12 | NW 10 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 3 | 6 | 34 | 97 | 19 | 58 | 50 | 81 | 62 | 27 | 3 | 316 | 196 | 106 | 153 | 122 | 11 | 79 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 306 | 689 | 191 | 297 | 266 | 255 | 119 | 66 | 31 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 29 | 66 | 3 | 45 | 110 | 11 | 74 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 172 | 1 | 174 | 172 | 23 | 143 | 172 | 1 | 317 | 172 | 1 | 144 | 173 | 1 | 153 | 172 | 1 | 138 | 172 | 1 |
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