Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
13.3° 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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,051 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period. 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 1.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. 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 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 24th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Leffingwell Landing. This reef break is a very consistent spot, but honestly, the overall pattern is a bit of a struggle for most of the run. The water is sitting at 56°F right now, which is a whopping 5°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a seriously cool start, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit.

The first real window is Sunday morning, July 19th. We’ve got a 3ft swell coming from the SW with a very long period of 17 seconds, and the combined wave energy is moderate at 610. The wind is light from the W, keeping things clean. The swell is small, but that long period means there’ll be some shape and gaps between sets. The water is freezing, but it’s the only time that’s really worth a look. For a spot that’s very consistent, the next few days are a letdown. Monday through to Thursday, July 23rd, are all poor, with onshore winds and small, short-period junk. The swell is just too weak and messy.

Now, a glimmer of hope shows up for Friday morning, July 24th. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the SW, but the period is a massive 24 seconds – that’s a very long groundswell. The energy is getting strong at 906. The wind is light from the WNW, onshore, but that long period means the reef will sort it out. This is a standout for the period – that long period energy is what this reef is made for. It’s not huge, but the quality could be special.

Then things get rough. From Saturday, July 25th, all the way through Thursday, July 31st, the wind is a persistent cross-onshore, and the swell is a jumbled mix. The combined energy gets high, hitting over 1800 on some days, with an 8ft swell on Monday afternoon, July 27th, and Tuesday afternoon, July 28th, but that’s from the WNW with a short period of only 8 seconds, and the wind is choppy. That’s a messy, blown-out scene – honestly, that setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The cross-onshore wind is relentless.

The best bet of the whole run, with a big caveat for being far out, is Friday morning, July 31st. The wind goes glassy, with a light WSW breeze at just 3 mph. The swell is only 3ft from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds, and the energy is weak at 76. But glassy conditions on a reef, even with small waves, is a rare treat. It’s the only time the wind truly cooperates. After that, it’s back to tiny, weak, and onshore through the first few days of August.

Bottom line: for a break that’s usually very consistent, this is a barren run. The long-period swells on the 24th and the glassy morning on the 31st are your only real shots. Keep your expectations low, and bring the thick rubber.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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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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Period (s)
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SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
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15
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14
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14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1.9
NW
7
0.8
SW
24
0.6
SW
24
0.9
SW
22
0.9
SSW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.1
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
358
439
268
314
362
397
657
565
335
417
384
389
299
204
335
661
444
671
799
640
872
Wind (km/h)
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W
15
W
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
20
WNW
5
WNW
10
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20
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
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5
NW
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WNW
25
WNW
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NW
Wind State
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High Tide
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
9:18AM1.36m
7:09PM1.98m
9:58AM1.41m
7:53PM2.03m
Low Tide
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
12:37PM1.26m
2:55AM0.37m
1:33PM1.26m
3:33AM0.30m
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Feels °C
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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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