Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.3° 

Leffingwell Landing surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,015 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s 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 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the waves coming up for Leffingwell Landing. This is a reef break, advanced stuff, very consistent, and it likes swell from the WNW. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.

Right off the bat, the outlook is grim. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions. Saturday the 29th offers a bit of 4ft SSW swell (17 second period) with moderate cross-onshore wind, but it’s choppy and not worth paddling out for. Sunday and Monday are similar – small, weak, messy. The energy is low, with readings around 1000 to just 400 (combined energy) – it’s just not there.

We’ve got a real dry spell here. From Saturday the 29th all the way through to Friday the 4th of September, there’s virtually nothing to get excited about. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the swell is tiny. The only glimmer is Monday morning the 31st where the wind goes light offshore, but the swell is only 3ft from the SSW at 14 seconds, and the energy is a weak 434 – it’s marginal at best.

Now, things get a little more interesting on Friday the 4th of September. We’ve got a 3ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1290 – that’s moderate energy. The wind is light and offshore in the morning. This is the best window in the whole forecast. It’s not perfect, but it’s the only time we’ve got a chance at something clean. The swell direction is SSW, not the optimum WNW, but the long period (17s) will give it some shape, and the light offshore wind will clean it up. Still, with the tide and marginal surf notes, it’s a gamble.

After that, it fades quickly. Saturday the 5th is back to cross-on winds and choppy junk. The rest of the week into mid-September is a write-off with tiny swell and poor conditions. By Monday the 7th afternoon, we finally get a “good surf conditions” call with a light cross-offshore wind and a 3ft SSW swell, but the energy is only 323 – it’s small and weak. Tuesday the 8th brings light rain and no swell at all.

Honestly, this is a tough run. Most of the 16 days is a blank. If you’re dying for a wave, the best shot is the morning of Friday the 4th of September. It’s the only standout, but it’s not a home run. For an advanced reef break, you’ll want to be picky. The rest is flat or choppy. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
867
742
838
636
485
472
321
213
198
154
114
154
133
177
223
207
390
547
550
612
635
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
10
NW
10
W
15
W
5
N
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
25
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
5
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
on
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
11:44AM1.81m
11:32PM1.84m
12:09PM1.88m
00:19AM1.69m
12:38PM1.93m
1:14AM1.53m
1:13PM1.97m
2:26AM1.37m
1:56PM1.99m
4:09AM1.28m
2:52PM1.99m
6:20AM1.30m
4:05PM2.00m
Low Tide
5:35PM0.77m
5:49AM0.57m
6:22PM0.70m
6:15AM0.71m
7:15PM0.64m
6:42AM0.86m
8:18PM0.60m
7:12AM1.01m
9:33PM0.55m
7:50AM1.14m
10:57PM0.48m
8:56AM1.25m
00:15AM0.37m
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6:33
6:33
6:35
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6:37
6:37
6:37
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7:36
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7:32
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7:29
7:27
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Temp °C
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18
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20
15
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Feels °C
21
19
14
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17
12
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12
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17
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17
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18
15
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15
12
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Information about the Leffingwell Landing Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Leffingwell Landing provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Leffingwell Landing can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Leffingwell Landing surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Leffingwell Landing) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Leffingwell Landing may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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