
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 25 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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good, hard look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks. There’s a lot of time on the water ahead, but you’re gonna have to be patient.
Right off the bat, things are looking pretty grim. The water is sitting at 59°, which is a solid 2° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s a noticeable chill, so don’t forget the booties. The swell energy is in the hundreds (967), but it’s all a bit messy. We’ve got a long-period, 21-second groundswell from the SSW, but it’s hitting a cross-onshore wind. That means a lot of waiting for clean sets that just aren’t going to shape up well. The first few days are a write-off for decent waves.
We’ll see a small window of opportunity around the morning of Thursday, 30th July. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind goes super light at 3 mph. It’s still a cross-onshore, but the energy is dropping into the 700s (736). It’s only marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen all week. The wind is light enough that you might get a few clean ones if you’re picky.
Things really start to get interesting on Sunday, 2nd August. The morning sees a solid 7ft swell from the NW, packing a massive punch with energy in the 1380s. That’s a proper dose of juice. The wind is light and onshore, which is a shame, but for a reef break like Leffingwell Landing, that size and direction could still produce some heavy, powerful lines. That’s for the experts only, though – 7ft is pushing it for anyone not dialed in. The crowds are “sometimes” an issue here, but with this kind of size, it might thin the herd.
After that, the energy fades out quickly. The second week (from 5th August onward) is a slow, sad affair. The swell drops to under 3ft, with periods all over the shop. The energy is weak, down in the low hundreds. There’s a faint glimmer on Sunday, 9th August with a 2ft SSW swell on a 17-second period and light winds, but the energy is still only moderate (551). It’s about as marginal as it gets.
Honestly, the standout here is that Sunday the 2nd. It’s the only real size in the whole 16-day window, and the energy is massive. If you’re an expert and can handle a bit of onshore texture, that’s your session. The rest of the time, you’re fighting for scraps.
Stay frosty.
Rusty.
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 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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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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