Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 24 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) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,015 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 2.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m 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 1.3m 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 1.0m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’ve been staring down the charts for this whole 16-day window right here and I gotta say, it’s looking pretty grim overall for Leffingwell Landing. For the most part, conditions are going to be really poor. On the plus side, if you can wait a long time, there's finally a little light at the end of the tunnel.

We start with a long stretch of very little to offer. From Monday the 24th of August onward, we’ve got a whole week of small, weak swell and mostly cross-onshore wind. The waves are tiny, barely hitting 2ft, with short-period dribble and a pitiful combined energy (272). It’s basically a write-off until things start to change a bit toward the end of the month. The water temp is sitting at 60°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no weirdness there.

The first time anything shows a pulse is around Thursday the 27th morning, with the swell pushing up to 6ft from the NW. But it’s a short 7-second period, bumpy, and the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s marginal at best. Even though the energy jumps to (587), it’s just messy. A couple of days later, on Saturday the 29th afternoon, we see a strong spike in energy hitting (1219), but with a fresh cross-onshore breeze at 19 mph and a 4ft swell from the SSW, it’s gonna be lumpy and ugly. Not for paddling, looks more like a kite-surf setup.

The real standout, and the only true highlight in this whole 16-day run, is Monday morning, the 7th of September. This is what you’ve been waiting for. The wind goes *glassy* from the west, with a light 3 mph breeze. That alone is a massive win. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, and while it doesn’t sound huge, it’s got a nice long 15-second period, which means proper groundswell energy with defined sets. The energy is moderate at (574), but the conditions are tipped to be very good. This is your best shot for clean, smooth lines at Leffingwell Landing.

Now, a quick shout-out to the guidance: This spot is a reef break that’s very consistent and likes a WNW swell. Our main window on the 7th is a SSW swell, so it’s not the magic direction, but the glassy offshore wind can still work magic. It’s advanced only, and you might have company—crowds are sometimes a thing here. The following Tuesday morning the 8th also looks promising with another glassy, dead-calm session, but at just 2ft from the SW, it’s going to be really small.

So in short: the first two weeks are a total bust, with only a few marginal windows. Hang tough until the 7th of September for that true glassy morning. That’s the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SSW
19
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16
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16
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15
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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227
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417
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635
724
512
407
629
Wind (km/h)
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15
WNW
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NNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
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NNW
15
NW
25
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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
12:09PM1.88m
00:19AM1.69m
Low Tide
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
5:49AM0.57m
6:22PM0.70m
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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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