Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
13.0° C
2.5° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 952 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 17th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got Leffingwell Landing (reef break). This spot is a very consistent, advanced-level wave that works best with a WNW swell direction. The water temperature is sitting at 55°, which is a hefty 5° colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll be wanting a thicker wetsuit for sure.

The next few days, honestly, are a bit of a write-off. Monday and Tuesday are looking marginal with small, messy swell and onshore winds. Wednesday through Friday (15th to 17th) sees the swell size bump up, but the wind is a cross-onshore mess, and the period is short. The combined energy gets strong (up to 1170 on Thursday afternoon), but it’s going to be choppy and lumpy. Not the kind of stuff you’d want to paddle out into.

The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Saturday, July 18th. The morning session is going to be glassy – we’re talking a light SW wind, 3 ft of swell from the SW, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with a combined energy of 709, it’ll have plenty of push. This is a reef break, so that long-period swell will wrap in beautifully. Expect very good surf conditions, but with it being a known spot, crowds are possible.

Sunday morning (19th) still has some decent leftovers, same 3 ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period, but the wind is onshore by then. Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd are small and marginal again.

Then, look at Thursday, July 23rd. The afternoon goes completely glassy – zero wind from the SSW. The swell jumps up to 6 ft from the WNW, though the period is a short 7 seconds. It’s a bit of a choppy, windswell setup, but with zero wind, it’ll be clean. This one is a good option for the afternoon, but at 6 ft, it might be pushing it for beginners.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag of onshore winds and middling swell. The 25th has a 21-second period from the SW but only 2 ft – that’s a tease. After that, it’s back to cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions through to the 28th.

So, the pick of the two weeks is clearly the glassy Saturday morning, July 18th. That’s the one to get excited about. The Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, is a nice backup for a clean, if a bit windswell-y, session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Monday
13
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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12
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8
2.1
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17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
253
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118
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453
163
396
754
344
912
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277
264
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366
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284
358
434
271
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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10
WNW
20
WNW
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15
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High Tide
11:05AM1.55m
9:35PM2.49m
11:49AM1.61m
10:28PM2.45m
12:31PM1.67m
11:19PM2.34m
1:13PM1.73m
00:11AM2.16m
1:55PM1.79m
1:06AM1.93m
2:37PM1.84m
2:05AM1.68m
3:19PM1.88m
3:16AM1.46m
Low Tide
3:17PM1.13m
5:05AM-0.15m
4:15PM1.09m
5:50AM-0.12m
5:14PM1.04m
6:33AM-0.01m
6:15PM1.01m
7:14AM0.15m
7:19PM0.98m
7:53AM0.35m
8:29PM0.94m
8:31AM0.57m
9:46PM0.88m
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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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