Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
17.1°C
0.6° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 881 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 15th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 15th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 14th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Well, I’ve been lookin’ over what’s on the table for Leffingwell Landing over the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a tough stretch. This is an advanced, very consistent reef break that loves a WNW swell, but the wind’s gonna be a real pain for most of it. The water’s sittin’ at about 63°, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing wild with that tiny 1° anomaly.

The whole run kicks off on Sunday the 13th, but it’s a write-off. We’ve got a 8 ft WNW swell with a short period of 7 seconds, so it’s lumpy and messy with a 19 mph cross-on NW wind. That’s proper poor surf, too big and wild for anyone but the gnarliest chargers, and even then it’s not gonna be pretty. The combined energy’s moderate at 826, but the wind just ruins it.

Monday the 14th is still no good. The morning drops to 6 ft with a light cross-on breeze, but it’s only marginal at best. The afternoon gets choppy again with 6 ft and a 16 mph cross-on. Tuesday the 15th offers a tiny hint of hope – 5 ft waves with a 9-second period and a light offshore WSW wind in the morning – but it’s still marginal, only a 1 out of 10. The afternoon’s got a bit more size at 6 ft with an onshore W wind, but again, it’s just borderline. The energy’s moderate across both days, around 461 to 788.

Wednesday the 16th through to Sunday the 27th is a real quiet stretch with swell sizes droppin’ below 3 ft and periods going long – up to 19 seconds on Friday the 18th. That’s proper groundswell, but it’s weak, with combined energy sittin’ between 331 and 675 – that’s low-to-moderate. The problem is, it’s mostly onshore or cross-onshore wind, so those long-period swells are gonna be fat and bumpy. A long-period swell on a reef like this can still line up, but the wind’s not giving it any love. Monday the 21st sees a 3 ft swell with a 17-second period and 9 mph WNW onshore, and it’s still poor. Sunday the 27th afternoon has 7 ft with a 7-second period and onshore 12 mph WNW – solid size but a short-period bumpy mess.

There’s one standout that’s worth gettin’ slightly excited about, though. Monday the 28th morning – that’s over a week away. We’ve got a 3 ft swell out of the WNW with a gorgeous 18-second period, combined energy of 962 (solid moderate), and a light 6 mph onshore WNW wind. The wind’s technically onshore, but it’s light, so the surface should be pretty clean. For an advanced reef break like Leffingwell, that long period means the sets will pulse through with proper shape and power. The only bummer is the swell size – only 3 ft – so it’ll be a bit small, but the quality could be magic for a patient surfer who knows the reef. Crowds are “sometimes” here, so you might get a decent session without too many out.

Bottom line: the first two weeks are mostly a write-off thanks to dodgy wind and hit-or-miss swell. That Monday the 28th morning window is the one to circle on your calendar – it’s the best on offer, but keep an eye on the forecast as it gets closer. For now, I’d be takin’ a break.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
2.5
WNW
7
2.2
NW
8
1.9
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.7
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9
1
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8
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
17
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16
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16
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15
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15
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19
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
1.9
NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
656
544
481
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407
311
411
128
122
264
201
288
174
167
303
303
183
255
375
314
Wind (km/h)
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NW
10
NNW
10
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25
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10
NNW
5
WSW
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5
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20
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High Tide
00:44AM1.62m
12:29PM1.98m
1:43AM1.47m
1:02PM1.93m
2:59AM1.35m
1:41PM1.86m
4:55AM1.31m
2:30PM1.79m
7:27AM1.36m
3:39PM1.74m
8:07AM1.42m
4:59PM1.74m
Low Tide
6:35PM0.51m
6:12AM0.86m
7:26PM0.53m
6:40AM1.02m
8:23PM0.57m
7:06AM1.16m
9:31PM0.61m
7:33AM1.27m
10:50PM0.62m
8:29AM1.35m
00:04AM0.59m
10:56AM1.38m
1:01AM0.53m
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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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