
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,284 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with WNW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the ocean’s got in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first few days are grim. There’s no surf worth paddling out for until Friday morning, July 10th. We’re talking a big gap of nothing but choppy, cross-onshore junk. It’s gonna be a tough wait.
Leffingwell Landing is our only spot on the map, so that’s where we’re stuck. It’s a reef break, very consistent, and it needs a WNW swell to really work its magic. The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that nip for sure.
Now, the first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday morning, July 10th. We’ve got a 8ft swell rolling in from the NW with a 9-second period and the winds are blowing onshore, light. The combined wave energy is pumping at 1613 (moderate energy), but conditions are marginal. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the only game in town after that dry spell. Expect a bit of bump, but there might be something to work with for the advanced crew.
The next little tease is on Sunday, July 12th, with a drop in size to 3ft from the SSW, but the period is a long 14 seconds. That’s a groundswell with some grunt. But the wind is cross-on and light, creating just a bit of chop. It’s still a marginal call.
Here’s the standout. Monday morning, July 13th is your window. We get 4ft from the WNW, with a 9-second period, and the wind goes glassy. Dead calm. That’s clean. The energy is 564 (moderate energy), and for a reef, that long-period groundswell from the WNW is gonna groom nicely. This is the best on offer. It’s not huge, but with glassy conditions and the right direction, you’re looking at some clean, rippable lines. If you’re an advanced surfer, this is your moment.
After that, we get another lean spell. Tuesday morning, July 14th, has another glassy morning with a 4ft WNW swell, 8-second period – okay, but it’s short period. Then it picks up a bit on Wednesday, July 15th, to 5ft, but the wind goes cross-on and the energy is lower.
There’s a glimmer way out on Thursday, July 23rd – about two weeks away, so take this with a grain of salt. The SSE wind goes cross-off, giving us 3ft from the SSW with a 14-second period. The energy is 523, and the wind is light and clean. It’s a long-range promise, but if it holds, that could be a sneaky good morning with clean, lined-up waves.
Overall, the next 16 days are mostly a waiting game with a few small windows. The glassy Monday morning on July 13th is the real standout. Everything else is either too small, too short-period, or too windy. Don’t expect much for the beginners – any swell over 5ft is pushing it, and anything over 8ft is expert territory. For most of this, it’s about patience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
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559 | 645 | 1035 | 381 | 716 | 1284 | 805 | 466 | 361 | 309 | 326 | 287 | 297 | 297 | 267 | 255 | 253 | 243 | 192 | 267 | 819 | |
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 | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:14PM2.00m | 6:57AM1.26m | 6:02PM2.12m | 8:23AM1.32m | 6:54PM2.25m | 9:28AM1.41m | 7:48PM2.36m | 10:19AM1.48m | 8:42PM2.45m | 11:05AM1.55m | 9:35PM2.49m | 11:49AM1.61m | 10:28PM2.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09AM0.93m | 00:46AM0.60m | 11:02AM1.05m | 1:45AM0.36m | 12:06PM1.13m | 2:38AM0.15m | 1:13PM1.17m | 3:29AM-0.01m | 2:16PM1.17m | 4:18AM-0.12m | 3:17PM1.13m | 5:05AM-0.15m | 4:15PM1.09m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 |
559 | 545 | 432 | 318 | 481 | 560 | 426 | 344 | 361 | 207 | 237 | 287 | 286 | 249 | 267 | 255 | 253 | 243 | 192 | 119 | 327 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
190 | 192 | 545 | 322 | — | 475 | 382 | 2 | 334 | 309 | 326 | 277 | 297 | 297 | 179 | 253 | 59 | 118 | 117 | 111 | 194 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 21 | S 20 | S 20 | W 16 | S 18 | W 18 | SW 14 | WNW 17 | W 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | WNW 14 | S 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 30 | 30 | 5 | 55 | 25 | 102 | 56 | 20 | 49 | 42 | 41 | 52 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
263 | 645 | 1035 | 381 | 716 | 1284 | 805 | 466 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 221 | — | — | 267 | 819 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 153 | 172 | 1 | 174 | 144 | 57 | 174 | 174 | 0 | 171 | 131 | 0 | 29 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 172 | 2 |
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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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