Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
15.6°C
0.9° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 887 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 0.9m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' at Leffingwell Landing.

Right off the bat, the next week and a half is a bit of a grind. We've got a whole lot of cross-onshore wind and messy conditions making it a tough paddle. The first real window of opportunity doesn't shape up until we get into September. There's a long gap from now until the 1st of September where the surf is either blown out or just too weak to get excited about.

The best bet on the whole 16-day run is the morning of Thursday, 3rd September. That's the standout. We'll have a long-period groundswell from the SSW, around 3ft, but with a period of 20 seconds, that's some serious energy. The combined energy of all swells is strong (1049), and with glassy conditions, that reef is going to be clean and lined up. This is a spot for experienced surfers, so don't expect any soft waves. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

The other session that's worth a look is Sunday morning, 6th September. It's a bit smaller at 4ft from the SSW, but again, glassy conditions with calm wind. The combined energy is moderate (958), and the 15-second period should keep things fun. This one is a little more user-friendly.

Throughout the rest of the period, we've got a few mornings with a hint of glass, like the 1st of September, but the swell is tiny. The 1st of September morning has a 2ft SSW swell and glassy conditions, but it's underwhelming. The afternoon of the 1st of September picks up a 6ft WNW swell with offshore wind, but it's short-period (7 seconds) and a bit raw for the reef.

Any time the swell pushes over 5ft, like the 30th of August with 7ft, it's blown out by cross-onshore winds, so it's a no-go for a clean paddle. That kind of setup with the wind and swell looks more interesting for the kite crowd than for us.

Bottom line: wait for the 3rd of September, and keep an eye on the 6th of September. The rest is a bit of a write-off.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
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16
1.9
NW
7
0.6
SW
16
1.6
WNW
6
2.1
NW
7
1.7
NW
7
1.9
WNW
7
2.3
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8
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
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19
2.5
NW
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1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
199
145
227
219
165
305
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202
465
309
345
585
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759
689
590
724
Wind (km/h)
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NW
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15
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
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10
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NW
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WNW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:54AM1.50m
8:15PM2.03m
10:15AM1.55m
8:54PM2.07m
10:36AM1.60m
9:32PM2.08m
10:58AM1.67m
10:10PM2.04m
11:20AM1.74m
10:50PM1.96m
11:44AM1.81m
11:32PM1.84m
Low Tide
3:03AM0.34m
2:11PM1.19m
3:35AM0.29m
2:52PM1.12m
4:04AM0.27m
3:31PM1.03m
4:32AM0.29m
4:10PM0.94m
4:58AM0.35m
4:51PM0.85m
5:23AM0.44m
5:35PM0.77m
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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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