
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,430 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SW 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 1.1m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the table for this stretch.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a pretty grim run of days ahead. The water is sitting at a very unusual 55°F—that’s a solid 5°F colder than what’s normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker suit if you’re even thinking about paddling out at Leffingwell Landing (reef). The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Friday the 17th, and even then it’s not a barnburner.
For the first few days, from Sunday the 12th through Wednesday the 15th, it’s just a mess. The swell is on the small side, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, and the combined wave energy is moderate at best (around 460 to 592). The water is cold, and the surf is poor. Don’t bother. Thursday the 16th gets a bit bigger—up to 8ft by afternoon—but it’s a short-period, wind-chopped mess with a fresh cross-onshore breeze, and the energy jumps to 1077, which is strong. That’s expert-only territory, and the wind will ruin it anyway.
Now, Friday the 17th morning is the standout. The wind goes glassy—straight up offshore and light from the SSW at just 3 mph. The swell is small, only 2ft, but it’s a long-period groundswell coming from the WNW at 18 seconds. That’s a very long period, which means clean, lined-up waves on the reef here. The combined energy is a solid 656. It’s not big, but it’s pure. This is the best window for a surfer who wants quality over quantity. The crowds here are sometimes a thing, so you might have company, but with that glassy surface, it’ll be worth it.
Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are still worthwhile, with offshore winds and similar long-period knee-to-waist-high swell (3ft to 3ft) from the SW to WNW. The energy stays moderate-to-strong (around 549 to 721). Conditions are clean, but it’s marginal on the tide, so watch the water level. After that, Monday the 20th through Wednesday the 23rd sees the wind turn slightly cross-onshore, and the swell holds but gets a bit weaker. The magic is fading.
The second week drops off hard. From Thursday the 24th of July onward, the swell tanks. You’re looking at 1ft to 2ft, short-period junk, and cross-onshore winds. There’s a spike to 6ft on Saturday the 25th and again on Sunday the 26th, but it’s from the WNW with a period of just 6 or 7 seconds—basically windslop. The energy is moderate (around 457 to 610), but it’s not surfable with that fresh breeze. The final days, Monday the 27th, are just more of the same: choppy, lumpy, and poor.
So, the honest truth: the best bet is Friday the 17th morning. It’s glassy, it’s clean, and the reef will turn that long-period energy into something special. If you miss that, hit Saturday the 18th or Sunday the 19th for more of the same, just a touch less clean. After that, the window closes.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
366 | 102 | 253 | 253 | 119 | 196 | 236 | 558 | 168 | 407 | 754 | 362 | 819 | 465 | 243 | 235 | 313 | 370 | 291 | 284 | 358 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | on | on | glassy | on |
High Tide | 8:42PM2.45m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM1.17m | 4:18AM-0.12m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | |
8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | 8:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 17 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 |
366 | 90 | 253 | 253 | 119 | 105 | 119 | 235 | 64 | 95 | 294 | 159 | 89 | 465 | 232 | 235 | 73 | 370 | 291 | 401 | 236 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | S 13 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | SW 14 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | SSE 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 |
88 | 176 | 106 | 115 | 118 | 117 | 111 | 194 | 108 | 55 | 161 | 151 | 142 | 203 | 243 | 74 | 313 | 295 | 253 | 284 | 358 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | SW 14 | WNW 17 | SW 19 | S 12 | SSW 15 | WNW 14 | S 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 16 |
25 | 102 | 56 | 59 | 75 | 42 | 41 | 51 | 35 | 35 | 48 | 47 | 27 | 175 | 181 | 83 | 75 | 40 | 260 | 105 | 191 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 196 | 236 | 558 | 168 | 407 | 754 | 362 | 819 | — | — | 153 | — | — | 25 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 139 | 0 | 19 | 174 | 0 | 139 | 153 | 1 | 144 | 172 | 1 | 172 | 153 | 1 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 48 | 56 | 0 | 29 |
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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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