Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,026 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s 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 1.5m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| 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
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s be honest – looking at Leffingwell Landing over this 16-day window, the first week and a half is a write-off for most of us. Water temp is about what you’d expect for late summer, so no surprises there.
From Saturday the 22nd of August through the end of the month, it’s mostly choppy cross-onshore slop. Saturday morning kicks off with 2ft of SSW groundswell but 15 km/h cross-on wind making it ugly – weak energy at 255. Saturday afternoon jumps to 5ft of 6-second WNW windswell with 20 km/h cross-on, energy moderate at 338. Sunday is barely breaking at 1ft, long-period SW swell but light winds, energy around 304 to 365. This tiny stuff keeps going through Monday and Tuesday – nothing worth suiting up for.
Finally, a flicker shows on Friday the 28th of August morning. Swell hits 3ft from the SSW with a 19-second period – real groundswell – and light 10 km/h cross-on wind. Energy steps up to 991 (moderate), but it’s only a marginal call. Still, first time you’d even look twice.
The best of the run comes Saturday the 29th of August morning. We’re looking at 4ft from the SSW, 17-second period, light 15 km/h cross-on wind, and energy hitting a strong 1295. It’s still just marginal, but that’s the cleanest window for the two weeks. Afternoon turns choppy again.
We get some bigger numbers later – Monday the 31st of August afternoon sees 8ft of WNW windswell but it’s 7-second period with 30 km/h cross-on wind – blown out and lumpy. Too raw to enjoy.
The real standout, and the one I’d pin my hopes on, is Saturday the 5th of September morning. Swell is 4ft from the SSW, 17-second period, light 15 km/h cross-on breeze, and energy at 1361 (strong). Still only marginal, but for an advanced reef break like Leffingwell Landing, that’s your best chance at a memorable session.
So don’t rush out for the first ten days. The real promise sits on that early September morning. It’s not a lock, but if it comes together, it could be the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 6 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
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 kJ | 230 | 98 | 145 | 158 | 129 | 112 | 215 | 199 | 145 | 227 | 219 | 165 | 263 | 203 | 185 | 295 | 136 | 247 | 465 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:06AM1.41m | 6:42PM1.89m | 9:31AM1.46m | 7:32PM1.96m | 9:54AM1.50m | 8:15PM2.03m | 10:15AM1.55m | 8:54PM2.07m | 10:36AM1.60m | 9:32PM2.08m | 10:58AM1.67m | 10:10PM2.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:45AM0.49m | 12:27PM1.31m | 2:28AM0.41m | 1:26PM1.26m | 3:03AM0.34m | 2:11PM1.19m | 3:35AM0.29m | 2:52PM1.12m | 4:04AM0.27m | 3:31PM1.03m | 4:32AM0.29m | 4:10PM0.94m | 4:58AM0.35m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 18 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | S 16 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 17 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 97 | 98 | 100 | 158 | 131 | 65 | 61 | 206 | 203 | 227 | 171 | 125 | 94 | 203 | 582 | 663 | 595 | 437 | 178 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 16 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | S 12 |
| kJ | 99 | 34 | 60 | 59 | 62 | 112 | 215 | 199 | 145 | 126 | 219 | 165 | 159 | 127 | 121 | 129 | 136 | 73 | 225 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSE 11 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | W 16 | S 12 | SSE 13 | W 13 | S 17 | W 8 | W 11 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 64 | 50 | 33 | 77 | 129 | 84 | 201 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 78 | 55 | 55 | 273 | 29 | 21 | 268 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 230 | 73 | 145 | — | 113 | 104 | 163 | 94 | 56 | 45 | 49 | 144 | 263 | 73 | 185 | 295 | 62 | 247 | 465 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 172 | 172 | 0 | 172 | 174 | 0 | 174 | 153 | 1 | 153 | 174 | 1 | 91 | 153 | 1 | 56 | 143 | 1 |
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