Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Leffingwell Landing.

Truth is, there’s not a single session worth chasing in the entire 16‑day window. This place is a proper advanced reef, super consistent and exposed to the open ocean, but the wind gods and swell direction have been playing games. Water’s running a bit colder than usual – 57°F with a –3°F anomaly – so you’ll want a thick suit, but that’s not the real issue.

The first week, from July 18 right through to July 28, is a write‑off. Swell heights mostly between 1 ft and 4 ft, but the wind is almost always onshore or cross‑onshore from the WNW. That combo turns an otherwise promising reef into a choppy mess. Even when the combined energy hits three‑figure numbers (like 777 on the morning of the 18th, or 739 on the afternoon of the 21st), the onshore breeze and short period – often 14–16 seconds but mixed with short‑period chop – kills any quality. The afternoon sessions are all scored as poor. The mornings have “marginal” tags, but those are being generous.

Second week doesn’t get much better. July 29 afternoon sees a jump in size to 8 ft from the WNW, but the period is a weak 8 seconds – short‑period windswell – and the wind is onshore again. That’s only for the brave, and honestly not worth the paddle. The only glimmer comes on Friday morning, July 31. Glassy conditions with a light WSW breeze, small 2 ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. The combined energy is only 321 – weak – but the surface will be clean. Even then, it’s tiny and the direction is off‑optimum for this reef (it loves WNW). You might catch a few fun little runners if you’re on a log, but it’s not a standout.

After that, the last days of July and into August drop off completely – heights below 3 ft, periods dropping, and wind back onshore. August 1 and 2 are dead.

Bottom line: Leffingwell is a gem, but this forecast period is a dud. Hang tight – forecasts can change, and this spot is too consistent to stay flat for long.

Rusty

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