Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
15.9° C
0.5° 

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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 734 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 11th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—this isn't shaping up to be a classic stretch for Leffingwell Landing. We're looking at a whole lot of days where the surf is just kinda there, nothing to get excited about. There’s a big gap of flat, meh conditions right through the first week.

The opening window, from Sunday the 9th right through to about Saturday the 16th, is all very small and marginal. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft, coming in from the SSW with a nice long period. That long period is a tease because it just doesn't have any size behind it. The water temp is sitting at 61°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. The combined wave energy is moderate at best, hitting numbers like 334 and 528 but the quality just isn't there. Winds are light but mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it's not going to be clean.

There's a real dead spot from Sunday the 17th through Wednesday the 19th. The surf is poor, the wind gets up to 12 mph from the WNW on the 18th and 19th, and the whole setup is just messy. Not worth paddling out.

Now, after that dry spell, we get a little flicker of life. On Thursday the 20th, the swell picks up to 4 ft from the WNW, period around 10-11 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (615). It's still onshore, but the size is a step up. That's probably the best we'll see in the first two weeks, but it's not a standout by any stretch. The wind is onshore, so expect bumpy conditions.

Then we slide into another quiet patch before the very end of the forecast. On Sunday the 23rd, we see a spike in size—7 ft from the WNW—but the period drops to a short 7 seconds. That's a lot of chop and not much shape. The combined energy jumps up to a strong 701, which tells you there's power, but for a reef break, that short period is a bummer. Monday the 24th is similar, with 6 ft from the WNW and 9-second period (energy 799). The winds do go light and cross, which is a positive, but the swell direction (WNW) is right on the optimum for this spot, so there's potential for a few runners. Still, with that shorter period, it won't be the clean, lined-up reef wave you'd hope for.

Honestly, the best bet in this whole outlook is probably Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st. The swell is 4 ft, which is a fun size for this spot, and it's coming from the WNW—the right direction. The period is short (9-11 seconds), so it'll be a bit bumpy, but it's the most consistent size we see. There's no true standout here. This is one of those times where you just have to pick the least average day.

For the experienced crew, that 7 ft on the 23rd might be worth a look if you don't mind some lumpy, short-period stuff, but for anyone else, it's a pass.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
9
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
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18
0.7
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18
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
305
239
201
154
184
142
209
316
193
264
261
255
242
372
217
364
589
545
635
525
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
S
10
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0
SSE
10
SSW
10
W
5
WNW
5
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10
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High Tide
7:41PM2.31m
10:02AM1.55m
8:38PM2.37m
10:38AM1.63m
9:30PM2.38m
11:13AM1.72m
10:21PM2.31m
11:48AM1.79m
11:10PM2.17m
12:23PM1.86m
00:00AM1.98m
12:57PM1.90m
00:52AM1.77m
Low Tide
3:16AM0.01m
2:22PM1.12m
4:00AM-0.04m
3:20PM1.02m
4:41AM-0.02m
4:15PM0.92m
5:20AM0.06m
5:09PM0.84m
5:56AM0.21m
6:03PM0.78m
6:31AM0.39m
6:59PM0.74m
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Temp °C
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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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