Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real chance to get wet is Monday afternoon, July 13th, but honestly, it’s nothing to write home about – a small 3ft swell from the SSW with a moderate combined energy (413) and a bit of a breeze making it messy. The water is a very unusual 55°, which is 5° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick suit.

The next few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 14th through Thursday the 16th see a mix of onshore and cross-onshore winds with lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell gets bigger—up to 8ft on Thursday afternoon—but with a short period around 8 seconds and a fresh cross-onshore breeze, it’s just a bumpy mess. That’s more of a kite session than a paddle surf.

We do get a bit of a reprieve on Friday morning, July 17th, with a light offshore wind, but the swell drops right back to 2ft. The period is a very long 18 seconds, which means long lulls and tricky waves for a beach break setup. The energy is solid (679), but the size just isn’t there.

Now, the standout window. Saturday morning, July 18th, is your best bet. We’ve got a 3ft groundswell from the SW, a very long 18-second period, and the wind goes glassy. That’s the kind of clean, lined-up condition that will make the most of that modest swell. The energy is pumping for the size (749), so there’s juice in the water. This is a very consistent, advanced reef break, so it’s for the crew who know what they’re doing. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, and with conditions this clean, you can expect company.

The rest of that week and into the next is a mixed bag. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th have small, marginal swells with light winds, but nothing that really sparks. The next real highlight doesn’t come until Thursday morning, July 23rd. Again, glassy conditions, this time with a light breeze from the south. The swell is a small 3ft from the SSW at 14 seconds, but clean glass means you can get a fun little wave. Later that afternoon, the swell pushes to 5ft from the WNW, but the period drops to 7 seconds, making it a bit crumbly.

Friday morning, July 24th, is another interesting one. A tiny 2ft swell, but with a massive 24-second period and glassy wind. It’ll be a long wait between sets, but if you’re patient, there could be a groomed little gem.

Looking further out, the second week is a bit of a gamble. The last decent call is Tuesday morning, July 28th, with a 7ft NW swell at 9 seconds and a light offshore wind. The energy is huge (1456), but that’s a solid, short-period wall of whitewater. This is expert territory only—7ft is big, and with that period, it’ll be a churning, powerful beast. It’s promising, but the long-range call makes it less certain.

Overall, it’s not a classic run. The standout is undeniably Saturday morning, July 18th at Leffingwell Landing. It’s the cleanest, most promising window in the whole 16 days. The rest is a lot of waiting for the wind to play nice.

Stay frothy.
Rusty.

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