Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First thing you need to know: the water is sitting at 56° – that’s 5° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a good steamer, no messing around. That’s for Leffingwell Landing, which is a reef set-up that’s very consistent and handles an exposed WNW swell.

Now, honestly, the first proper week is a bit of a write-off. It’s not that there’s no swell – there’s always some energy in the water – but the quality is just not there. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave comments are all “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” The combined energy is moderate (361 to 570), but it’s a SSW direction washing in, which isn’t what this reef prefers. The period is long (16 to 17 seconds) which is great for shape at a point or reef, but with the wind junking it up, it’s not doing us any favours. You’ll get small 3 ft to 3 ft waves, but it’s not going to be a fun session.

There’s a gap of rough surf right through until the end of July. The morning of Wednesday the 30th of July is a glimmer – we get a clean morning with a light offshore breeze from the WSW, only 3 mph, and the swell is a modest 3 ft from the SSW with a long 15 second period. The combined energy is strong (1116) and the score is a 3, which is the best we’ve seen. It’s still marginal, but with glassy conditions that morning, Leffingwell Landing could be worth a paddle. The direction is off from the optimum WNW, but the clean surface could make it work.

That’s the only real standout, and it’s a cautious one. After that, we head into August and the swell swings more to the WNW, which is what this break wants. But the period drops short (7 to 9 seconds) and the wind stays onshore, so the waves are messy and the energy is moderate (268 to 674). The size picks up a bit, with 5 ft to 7 ft, but it’s still poor surf conditions. Not a good time for a beginner – 5 ft is pushing it, and over 7 ft is expert territory anyway, especially with a short period and chop.

Nothing else really stands out. It’s a lean run. If you’re desperate, aim for that Wednesday morning, but don’t expect miracles. The forecast can always change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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