Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 838 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Sep 05) 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 1.6m 15s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
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 on offer at Leffingwell Landing for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this run is a bit of a fizzer. We’ve got a solid week of small, messy surf with onshore winds making things pretty ordinary. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is a bit colder than we’d usually expect for this time of year, so don't forget the booties if you’re heading in.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on September 6th. Sunday afternoon sees the wind drop right out, going glassy, with a 3ft swell rolling in from the SSW. The energy is moderate (430), and the period is a solid 15 seconds, which will bring some nice lines. That glassy wind is the big winner here – it'll be clean as a whistle. For a reef break that likes WNW swell, this is a decent little window.
Then we’ve got Monday morning on September 7th as another standout. It’s glassy again, with the wind coming out of the north at next to nothing. The swell is a touch smaller at 3ft, but the energy is still moderate (257). That early session will be worth dragging yourself out of bed for.
After that, the forecast gets messy again. We see a bump of short-period wind swell on September 9th, with 7ft coming from the WNW, but it’s accompanied by a moderate breeze and the energy, while strong (820), is from a sloppy windswell with a period of just 7 seconds. That’s gonna be a choppy, bumpy mess, likely more suited to the kite crew than us paddle surfers.
Looking further out, September 11th afternoon shows a shift, with a 5ft swell from the NW (1017 energy) but it’s a short period (10 seconds) and the wind is cross-onshore. It’s worth keeping an eye on, but it's a long way out.
Overall, your best bets in this 16-day window are the glassy sessions on the afternoon of the 6th and the morning of the 7th of September. That’s where you’ll find the cleanest, most enjoyable waves at Leffingwell Landing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
321 | 210 | 154 | 154 | 154 | 154 | 132 | 175 | 327 | 248 | 514 | 666 | 725 | 667 | 742 | 554 | 589 | 428 | 405 | 334 | 330 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | off | on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 7:41AM1.39m | 5:24PM2.04m | 8:24AM1.49m | 6:36PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:48AM1.30m | 1:18AM0.26m | 12:24PM1.24m | 2:09AM0.17m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 |
321 | 210 | 154 | 154 | 154 | 95 | 121 | 202 | 195 | 183 | 514 | 666 | 725 | 667 | 742 | 554 | 589 | 428 | 551 | 648 | 911 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
97 | 128 | 144 | 89 | 61 | 55 | 132 | 175 | 327 | 248 | 170 | 168 | 190 | 63 | 53 | 84 | 64 | 376 | 405 | 334 | 330 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | W 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 12 | NW 10 | SSE 14 | SW 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | SW 10 | WNW 6 |
15 | 19 | 21 | 9 | 81 | 154 | 48 | 25 | 23 | 53 | 6 | 82 | 28 | 25 | 85 | 107 | 56 | 47 | 110 | 24 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — |
113 | 116 | 39 | 11 | 13 | 12 | — | 6 | 23 | 12 | 88 | 35 | 27 | 394 | 170 | 41 | 77 | 102 | 39 | 72 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 143 | 172 | 23 | 144 | 153 | 1 | 138 | 172 | 1 | 91 | 172 | 23 | 172 | 173 | 0 | 277 | 139 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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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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