
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period with NW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 17s 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 14s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Leffingwell Landing over the next couple of weeks. I’ve got to be straight with you – the start is a bit of a struggle, and there are some long gaps where the surf just isn’t happening. But if you’re patient, and I mean *really* patient, there’s a little window of something special for the experienced crew.
Right now, this spot (Leffingwell Landing) is a reef break that’s exposed to that WNW swell. For the first few days, it’s mostly small and messy. Friday the 17th morning shows a 6ft swell from the NW with a short 8-second period, and the combined swell energy is moderate at best (1056). The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want that extra rubber. The wind is light onshore, making conditions pretty average. Saturday and Sunday follow the same pattern – tiny waves, marginal conditions, and nothing to get excited about. Honestly, from Friday through Monday, it’s a lot of small, below-par surf with light onshore breezes. That’s a tough stretch.
But hold onto your leash, because Tuesday the 21st is the standout. Tuesday morning is where it’s at. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell pumping in from the SSW with a 13-second period, bringing some real energy (1551). The wind is coming from the SSE, which is a clean cross-offshore breeze, making for some excellent, lined-up waves. This is for experienced surfers only – at over 5ft, it’s pushing into advanced territory. The afternoon holds the same size and a clean cross-off breeze, just with a slightly shorter 11-second period. This is your best bet, but get on it early.
After that high point, it all goes a bit pear-shaped. Wednesday the 22nd morning drops back to a 3ft swell, and by afternoon the wind swings onshore and picks up to 25 km/h (15 mph), making it choppy and poor. Thursday the 23rd is a write-off – strong cross-onshore winds up to 30 km/h (18 mph) and a lumpy 7ft swell with a terrible 7-second period. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine. If you’re into kiting, maybe it’s interesting, but for a paddle surfer, leave it.
From Friday the 24th all the way through to Saturday the 1st of August, the pattern is grim. Small swells, mostly under 3ft, with onshore or cross-onshore winds and consistently poor to marginal conditions. The energy figures drop significantly, often below 500. There’s a glimmer on the 27th and 28th with 4-4ft SSW swells and longer 18-19 second periods, but the wind is always onshore or choppy. The waves might have some deep ocean energy, but the surface is going to be a mess. The 30th of July sees a 5ft WNW swell with a short 9-second period and light cross-onshore wind – still not great.
So, to sum it up: if you’re an experienced surfer, circle Tuesday the 21st on your calendar. That’s the one day when the stars align – decent size, clean wind, and real power. Every other day in this run is a gamble at best, or just a flat, blown-out beach. This area can go quiet, and this is one of those longer dry spells. Keep an eye on the forecasts though; they can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
473 | 235 | 309 | 366 | 291 | 284 | 358 | 434 | 278 | 255 | 196 | 773 | 1423 | 1045 | 439 | 411 | 384 | 321 | 217 | 373 | 452 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:55PM1.79m | 1:06AM1.93m | 2:37PM1.84m | 2:05AM1.68m | 3:19PM1.88m | 3:16AM1.46m | 4:02PM1.90m | 4:48AM1.30m | 4:47PM1.91m | 6:39AM1.26m | 5:34PM1.92m | 8:16AM1.30m | 6:22PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:19PM0.98m | 7:53AM0.35m | 8:29PM0.94m | 8:31AM0.57m | 9:46PM0.88m | 9:08AM0.77m | 11:06PM0.79m | 9:48AM0.96m | 00:21AM0.68m | 10:34AM1.11m | 1:23AM0.57m | 11:34AM1.21m | 2:13AM0.46m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 17 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 16 | WNW 6 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 |
226 | 235 | 172 | 74 | 291 | 73 | 358 | 434 | 290 | 459 | 820 | 773 | 1423 | 1045 | 397 | 131 | 384 | 112 | 217 | 158 | 176 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | SW 14 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 6 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSW 18 | S 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 8 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 |
176 | 74 | 243 | 366 | 260 | 284 | 42 | 171 | 278 | 255 | 196 | 400 | 104 | 17 | 439 | 411 | 55 | 321 | 98 | 86 | 154 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 15 | WNW 16 | S 12 | SW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 9 | S 15 | WNW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 17 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | WNW 12 | SSE 15 | S 13 |
181 | 83 | 75 | 295 | 45 | 124 | 188 | 186 | 68 | 221 | 118 | 35 | 24 | 166 | 34 | 15 | 14 | 77 | 13 | 79 | 123 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
473 | 226 | 309 | — | 79 | 158 | — | 113 | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | 74 | 93 | 269 | 103 | 373 | 452 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 174 | 0 | 139 | 174 | 0 | 139 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 172 | 172 | 1 | 172 | 153 | 1 |
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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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