Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,068 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks at Leffingwell Landing. Let’s be straight with you, this is a tough stretch. The next few days are looking pretty average, with a lot of onshore wind and messy conditions. The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is about 2.2°F colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be reaching for the thicker wetsuit.
We’ve got a bit of a wait for anything decent. The first real chance for a surf comes on Thursday, July 30th in the morning. It’s small, maybe 3.3ft on a long 16-second SSW groundswell, with very light west winds. The combined energy is moderate (712). It’s not a standout, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see for a while. The waves will be pretty weak, but at least the wind won’t be ruining it.
The wind turns more offshore on Friday, July 31st morning, with a 5.6ft swell from the NW, but the period is a short 8 seconds. That’s a windswell, and it won’t have much shape. The combined energy is moderate (582). For a better bet, Sunday, August 2nd morning offers a similar 5.9ft NW swell, but with a longer 9-second period and light offshore winds, bringing the energy up to 890. It’s not perfect, but it’s the biggest, cleanest looking combo in the whole forecast.
The real standout, though, is looking at Thursday, August 7th. We get a small 1.3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is moderate (281). The wind is light and cross-onshore. This is a classic long-period swell, and Leffingwell Landing is a reef setup, which is exactly where these long-period waves come alive. It’ll be a lot more organized and have that proper push, even if the size is small. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but that’s the one that has my attention.
For the rest of the time, we’re looking at a lot of choppy, cross-onshore wind and poor surf quality. There’s a gap from the 3rd to the 9th where things just look marginal. This break is a reef, so on those bigger, windier days with short-period swell, the setup will be more interesting for kite surfing than for a paddle surfer.
Overall, it’s a lean run. The end of the first week and into the second week has a few promising moments, but nothing is a sure thing.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
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 kJ | 799 | 640 | 872 | 863 | 760 | 719 | 1068 | 963 | 780 | 943 | 798 | 783 | 627 | 620 | 568 | 463 | 294 | 307 | 390 | 212 | 438 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:58AM1.41m | 7:53PM2.03m | 10:29AM1.45m | 8:34PM2.09m | 10:58AM1.48m | 9:13PM2.13m | 11:25AM1.51m | 9:50PM2.15m | 11:53AM1.54m | 10:27PM2.13m | 12:20PM1.58m | 11:03PM2.06m | 12:46PM1.63m | 11:40PM1.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:33PM1.26m | 3:33AM0.30m | 2:20PM1.24m | 4:08AM0.24m | 3:02PM1.20m | 4:41AM0.20m | 3:42PM1.16m | 5:12AM0.20m | 4:22PM1.12m | 5:42AM0.23m | 5:03PM1.09m | 6:10AM0.29m | 5:48PM1.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SW 21 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 799 | 640 | 186 | 863 | 760 | 186 | 1068 | 963 | 229 | 943 | 798 | 294 | 627 | 620 | 327 | 249 | 292 | 307 | 192 | 945 | 932 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | S 18 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 15 | SW 14 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 99 | 103 | 872 | 46 | 41 | 719 | 37 | 28 | 780 | 6 | 194 | 667 | 155 | 155 | 568 | 463 | 165 | 394 | 371 | 102 | 226 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | SSE 12 | SSW 12 | NW 10 | SSE 11 | SW 22 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | S 10 | SE 18 | S 20 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 14 | 47 | 4 | 11 | 118 | 9 | 9 | 37 | 2 | 12 | 67 | 88 | 80 | 75 | 208 | 144 | 239 | 229 | 74 | 53 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 163 | 396 | 543 | 125 | 384 | 529 | 158 | 463 | 614 | 173 | 730 | 783 | 209 | 287 | — | — | 294 | — | 390 | 212 | 438 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 153 | 1 | 91 | 154 | 1 | 91 | 156 | 1 | 143 | 153 | 1 | 139 | 174 | 0 | 29 | 139 | 0 | 140 | 174 | 1 |
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