Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
16.0° C
0.4° 

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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 778 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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 0.6m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 15th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, because the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag around here. To be real with you, the surf is going to be tough to find for a solid stretch. We’ve got a big gap coming with very little to get excited about, so let’s break down what we’re actually working with.

For the immediate future, we’re looking at a period of small, pretty average waves. The water temp at Leffingwell Landing is sitting at 61°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the swell energy is low to moderate (combined energy values around 389 to 520), and the winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, leaving the surface a bit lumpy or rippled. This isn't the kind of setup that gets the heart racing. From Sunday the 9th right through to Saturday the 15th, the waves are tiny, mostly 1ft to 4ft, and the quality is marginal at best. It’s a pretty lean start, to be honest.

The real low point hits around the 17th and 18th of August. The wind picks up from the WNW, gusting 15 to 19 mph, and the conditions turn choppy and ugly. The swell height is still hanging around 3ft to 3ft, but it’s messy. I wouldn’t bother paddling out then; it’s more of a kite-surfing breeze than a surfer’s dream.

We then hit a proper blank stretch from about the 18th through to the 24th of August. The forecast is a long run of poor surf conditions with very little energy. There are a few flickers of life—like on the 21st afternoon where we see a 4ft WNW swell with a short 9-second period, and on the 22nd morning a similar 4ft WNW swell with an 8-second period—but the wind is still onshore, and the combined energy is moderate (around 381 to 437). It’s just not clean enough to be a goer.

If you look hard, the best window in this whole 16-day slog is probably the early mornings of the 13th and 14th of August. On the 13th, we get a 2ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period and a light cross-shore wind. The water will have some texture, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see in that week. The 14th morning is similar, with 2ft from the SW at 15 seconds. But even then, it’s a far cry from pumping. For a break like Leffingwell Landing (United States), which is a very consistent reef break and an exposed spot that loves a WNW swell, this is a rough run. The optimum swell direction here is WNW, and we just aren’t getting it with any real punch or clean wind.

So, to sum it up: the next couple of weeks are a write-off for decent waves. We’ve got a week of marginal junk, a few days of windy chop, and then a long, quiet gap. The only real standouts are the small windows on the 13th and 14th – small, cleanish, but not worth a special trip. It’s a good time to tune up the gear or take a break. Things can always change, but this forecast looks pretty locked in for a flat spell.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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2
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
9
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
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16
0.7
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16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
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15
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
239
201
154
184
142
209
316
193
264
261
255
245
242
217
364
589
499
493
778
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
SSW
5
WSW
0
SW
5
SSW
10
W
5
NW
5
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10
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5
WNW
5
SSW
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:02AM1.55m
8:38PM2.37m
10:38AM1.63m
9:30PM2.38m
11:13AM1.72m
10:21PM2.31m
11:48AM1.79m
11:10PM2.17m
12:23PM1.86m
00:00AM1.98m
12:57PM1.90m
00:52AM1.77m
Low Tide
3:16AM0.01m
2:22PM1.12m
4:00AM-0.04m
3:20PM1.02m
4:41AM-0.02m
4:15PM0.92m
5:20AM0.06m
5:09PM0.84m
5:56AM0.21m
6:03PM0.78m
6:31AM0.39m
6:59PM0.74m
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22
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15
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Feels °C
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15
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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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