Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a 16-day window looking at Leffingwell Landing. I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a bit of a struggle. The waiting game is real. From now through the end of July, the wind is mostly cross-onshore and the surf is choppy and messy. The swell energy is there, hitting moderate to strong levels, with combined energy values ranging from 828 to 1675, but the wind is just ruining it. The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is about 2°F cooler than normal for this time of year – nothing too wild, just a little on the fresh side.

The first real sign of life comes on Thursday, July 30th. The morning is looking glassy with a slight offshore feel from the SW at just 3 mph. The swell is 3 ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period, giving it some real groundswell grunt. The combined energy is 603, which is moderate, but those clean conditions make it a solid option for a reef break. This is a very consistent, exposed spot, and it loves a WNW swell direction. The SSW swell is a bit off its optimum, but the glassy conditions make up for it. This is an advanced-only wave, so keep that in mind.

Friday morning, July 31st, is another standout. The wind is glassy again, from the WSW at 3 mph, and the swell is 5 ft from the NW with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is 683. This is a bit more size, but the short period means it’ll be a bit more crumbly and less organized than a longer-period swell. It’s still a decent call for the morning session.

Now, the first week of August starts to look a little more promising but still not perfect. The wind on the 1st is onshore, but the swell is building. On August 2nd, the morning sees a 7 ft swell from the NW with a 10-second period and combined energy of 1374. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, giving it a bit of chop. It’s a solid wave but not the cleanest. For the experts, it’s worth a look.

The real highlight might be August 8th. The morning has a very small 2 ft swell from the SSW with a very long 19-second period, combined energy 285. The wind is light and onshore. It’s tiny, but that long period can wrap around and give some clean lines if the tide is right. It’s a marginal call, but for a last-ditch effort, it’s something.

Overall, the best on offer is the Thursday morning July 30th with the glassy conditions and the Friday morning July 31st. The long-range stuff is a bit of a gamble. Remember, this is a reef break, and it’s advanced-level only. If you’re not confident, stay out of the water.

Rusty out.

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