
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NW swell with 786 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) 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 0.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got coming up on the calendar. The only spot on the menu for this whole 16-day stretch is Leffingwell Landing, a reef setup that's known for being very consistent.
We're starting off on Monday, September 14th, but it ain't pretty. The morning has a 6ft NW swell with a short, weak 8-second period and a cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 830. It's a mess, and the wind only gets worse in the afternoon. We’ve got to sit tight through a few days of poor to marginal conditions.
Tuesday the 15th is where we get a little taste of hope. The morning brings a glassy, clean surface as a 5ft WNW groundswell rolls in with a decent 9-second period. The combined energy is a moderate 461. It’s small, but with that glassy wind and good direction, it's the one window where you might actually get a few clean ones before the onshore wind kicks in for the afternoon.
After that, the surf drops right off. From Wednesday the 16th through to the end of the month, it’s a long run of weak, small, and often choppy conditions. We see long-period swells coming in from the SSW and SW, hitting 16 to 19 seconds, but the heights are tiny—mostly under 3ft. The energy levels bounce around between 334 and 766, staying in the moderate range, but the size just isn't there to make it worthwhile. Winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the commentary on the waves is consistently poor.
Then, looking way down the line, we get a bit of a promising blip on Sunday, September 27th. The morning shows a 7ft NW swell rolling in, but it’s got a short period of just 8 seconds and a combined energy of 1167, which is strong. This is a big, raw swell for the experts. It will be powerful but short-period, so it’s gonna be lumpy and for experienced surfers only. The wind is light and cross-on, which isn’t ideal, but it’s the biggest pulse of the entire outlook.
Following that, Monday the28th drops to a6ft swell, and by Tuesday the29th, we see another big spike in energy to1782 with a8ft NW swell, but again, short-period and a cross-onshore breeze. The sheer size will be a sight, but the quality will be lacking for paddle surfing.
Overall, the standout by a long shot is that glassy Tuesday morning on the15th. It’s small, but it’s clean. For the bigger stuff at the end of September, you’d be looking at a more expert, raw session, and honestly, with that wind and short period, it might be more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle folk.
Alright, that’s the long view from here. Stay tuned, forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
439 | 429 | 397 | 311 | 212 | 128 | 122 | 264 | 201 | 288 | 174 | 167 | 303 | 303 | 183 | 255 | 375 | 428 | 379 | 379 | 358 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:29PM1.98m | 1:43AM1.47m | 1:02PM1.93m | 2:59AM1.35m | 1:41PM1.86m | 4:55AM1.31m | 2:30PM1.79m | 7:27AM1.36m | 3:39PM1.74m | 8:07AM1.42m | 4:59PM1.74m | 8:28AM1.48m | 6:08PM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:26PM0.53m | 6:40AM1.02m | 8:23PM0.57m | 7:06AM1.16m | 9:31PM0.61m | 7:33AM1.27m | 10:50PM0.62m | 8:29AM1.35m | 00:04AM0.59m | 10:56AM1.38m | 1:01AM0.53m | 12:24PM1.33m | 1:44AM0.47m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 |
239 | 108 | 397 | 311 | 88 | 128 | 105 | 116 | 90 | 288 | 174 | 58 | 165 | 147 | 68 | 255 | 375 | 154 | 379 | 379 | 129 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 21 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 |
108 | 41 | 106 | 127 | 85 | 87 | 122 | 264 | 201 | 52 | 117 | 167 | 303 | 303 | 101 | 99 | 57 | 311 | 28 | 49 | 358 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SSE 10 | S 11 | WNW 8 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 14 | S 9 | SSW 13 |
44 | 2 | 38 | 23 | 23 | 74 | 107 | 31 | 54 | 116 | 21 | 60 | 37 | 28 | 183 | 16 | 17 | 49 | 16 | 2 | 55 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 |
439 | 429 | — | — | 212 | — | — | — | — | — | 84 | 142 | 100 | 71 | 175 | 75 | 246 | 428 | 91 | 231 | 314 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 172 | 1 | 0 | 174 | 23 | 48 | 139 | 0 | 139 | 153 | 1 | 174 | 159 | 1 | 143 | 153 | 56 | 144 | 153 | 56 |
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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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