Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next stretch of waves for Leffingwell Landing.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough start. We’re looking at a good week or more of pretty ordinary conditions before anything really gets going. The water temp is sitting at 59°F which is a solid 3°F colder than average for this time of year, so you’ll feel that bite through the wetsuit.

The first couple of days are a write-off. The swell’s there, around 4ft from the SSW with a long period of 16 seconds, but the wind is just not your friend. It’s blowing cross-on, making everything choppy and ugly. The combined energy is sitting around 991 (moderate) but it’s wasted. Those first few morning sessions with a slight cross-on are still a no-go for me.

We’re basically in a holding pattern through the end of the first week and into the next. There’s a moment on Tuesday the 8th that’s just a little tease – early morning with a glassy 1ft wave. But that’s more of a paddle-around than anything with any push. The wave energy is low at 123 (weak).

The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until much later. On Sunday, September 10th, we’ve got an interesting setup. The morning has a cleaner feel with a light cross-offshore wind from the South and a 4ft SSW swell. The period is a solid 12 seconds, so there will be some shape. The combined energy is up there at 899 (moderate), and the conditions are looking clean. That’s the standout window.

But hold onto your board, because that afternoon it jumps up to 8ft from the same SSW direction. That’s a big jump and at that size with a 10-second period, it’s going to be a heavy, powerful wave. That’s strictly for the experts only, and even then, the wind might mess it up. The combined energy gets strong too, hitting 1879 (very strong).

Later in the second week, around the 17th and 18th, we see some more size pop up – waves hitting 7ft and 8ft from the WNW. But the period is short (6-7 seconds), and the wind is onshore or cross-on. That’s rough, closeout city. The energy is moderate to strong (627-1105), but the quality just isn’t there for a paddle surfer. This almost looks more like a kite-surfing setup than anything.

So, if you’re looking for the true best bet, it’s that window on the morning of September 10th. Get on it early. Otherwise, be patient; we’ve got a long quiet spell to get through.

Rusty.

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