Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Leffingwell Landing, a reef break that’s exposed to WNW swell and works best with that direction. The water’s sitting at 57°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a thicker wetsuit.

The 16-day window kicks off with a rough start. Thursday the 16th is a write-off, with a fresh cross-onshore wind blowing at 19 mph and choppy surf. The swell’s up to 8 ft from the WNW, but the quality’s poor, and the combined energy is moderate (921). Not worth paddling out.

Friday the 17th sees a small improvement. The morning brings a 5 ft WNW swell, with a light onshore wind of 6 mph, but the conditions are only marginal. The afternoon turns poor again, with a 5 ft swell and a fresh breeze. Still not the day.

Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th offer some hope, but it’s a mixed bag. Saturday morning shows a 3 ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds, and light onshore winds. The energy is moderate (938). That long period is a groundswell, and at a reef break it could wrap in nicely, but the size is small. The same goes for Sunday morning – a 3 ft SW swell, 17 seconds period, and a light 3 mph wind. The conditions are marginal, but if you’re keen, you might find a cleanish wave. These are not standouts, just a glimpse.

Monday the 20th is a dud. The morning is glassy with a tiny 2 ft WNW swell and very weak energy (180). The afternoon is worse.

Tuesday the 21st brings a change. The morning has a 5 ft swell from the SSW, period of 11 seconds, and a light cross-shore wind from the south at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate (810). The wind is light and cross-shore, which could keep it clean enough. This is the best of the first week, but it’s still marginal. If you’re desperate, give it a look.

From Wednesday the 22nd through to the end of the month, the forecast is mostly poor. There are a few glimmers, like Saturday the 25th afternoon, with a 7 ft WNW swell and moderate energy (1137), but the wind is onshore at 12 mph, so it’s lumpy. The surf is too big for beginners at that size, and the conditions don’t make it a standout for experts either.

The real standout is the very end of the window. Wednesday the 30th sees a 8 ft WNW swell in the afternoon, but the wind is onshore at 12 mph, and the period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s messy. The energy is moderate (863). Not worth the hype.

Honestly, the whole 16-day period is a struggle. There’s no true standout session. The best chance is Tuesday the 21st morning, with that light cross-shore wind and a moderate swell, but it’s only marginal. For the rest, you’re looking at mostly poor conditions or questionable tides. The consistent onshore winds and cross-onshore winds really mess things up. It’s a dry spell for Leffingwell Landing, but forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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