Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
16.5°C
0.2° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with 730 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 9th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 14th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 12th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's shaping up at Leffingwell Landing. This reef setup is a consistent performer, and it's looking like a long wait for the real magic.

The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, to be honest. For the first ten days or so, we're looking at mostly small, weak swell with a persistent cross-onshore wind that's going to keep things choppy and pretty ordinary. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year at 62°, so no surprises there.

We start off on Tuesday, September 8th with a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW, but a stiff 10 km/h WNW wind is blowing right on it, making it pretty messy. That pattern holds through the week - small waves, cross-onshore wind, and not much to get excited about. The energy is weak, barely cracking 200 (215) on the first day, and it never really gets its act together.

There's a bit of a spike in size on the 12th and 13th, with waves pushing up to 8ft from the WNW, but the period is a short, crumbly 7 seconds and the wind is still blowing cross-onshore. That's going to be a lumpy, blown-out mess, and for any experienced surfer, 8ft of that onshore slop is a big pass. The combined energy gets up there (975) but it's not quality.

Then we hit a dry spell. From the 15th through the 22nd, it's back to tiny, weak swells with the same cross-onshore breeze. You'll see a few mornings with a light breeze and a 2ft to 3ft SSW swell, but it's marginal at best. The energy is moderate (between 237 and 801) but the quality just isn't there.

Now, let's talk about the standout. This is the one you've been waiting for. It's a bit of a long-range call, but all signs point to Wednesday, September 23rd. The morning kicks off with a 5ft WNW swell, a 10-second period, and a cross-shore wind that's manageable. The combined energy is strong at 1050. But the real treat is the afternoon. The wind switches off completely, going glassy. The swell jumps to a clean 6ft from the NW with a proper 13-second period. The energy is very strong (1314). That is the window. It's going to be clean, powerful, and lined up. The reef will be working its magic. Just be aware, this spot is a consistent performer, so if it's on, the lineup might be busy. But for an experienced surfer, that's the session to aim for.

This is a long-range standout, so keep your fingers crossed. The forecast can change, but right now, Wednesday afternoon, September 23rd, is the one to circle on the calendar. The rest of the period is a write-off for paddle surfing.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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156
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381
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322
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214
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429
628
256
164
501
373
Wind (km/h)
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15
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25
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High Tide
9:30AM1.69m
8:35PM2.19m
10:00AM1.79m
9:26PM2.16m
10:30AM1.88m
10:15PM2.07m
10:59AM1.95m
11:03PM1.94m
11:29AM1.99m
11:52PM1.78m
11:59AM2.01m
00:44AM1.62m
12:29PM1.98m
1:43AM1.47m
Low Tide
2:33PM0.98m
3:32AM0.15m
3:24PM0.83m
4:08AM0.23m
4:13PM0.70m
4:42AM0.35m
5:00PM0.59m
5:14AM0.51m
5:47PM0.53m
5:44AM0.69m
6:35PM0.51m
6:12AM0.86m
7:26PM0.53m
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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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