
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,637 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 19s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for us at Leffingwell Landing over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a bit of a struggle. There’s surf in the water, but the conditions are just not playing ball. We’ve got a mix of SSW and WNW swells rolling in, but with light onshore winds and a lot of “marginal” or “poor” labels, it’s going to be hard to find anything clean. The water is running a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 57°, sitting about 3° below average, so you might want a thicker suit.
Friday the 3rd through to Thursday the 10th is mostly a washout for quality surfing. The combined energy builds from a moderate 217 into the 800s and even over 1000 at times, but that’s not the whole story. The winds are persistently onshore or cross-onshore, and when we do get a bit of swell, it’s often short period or just messy. The best you’ll get is some small, marginal windows on Saturday the 5th morning with a 3 ft SSW swell at 18 seconds, but with light onshore wind, it’s still a gamble.
Now, things get a little more interesting come Saturday the 11th. That morning we’ve got a 7 ft NW (9 sec) swell with a light cross-shore wind and some light wind ripples. The combined energy is a solid 1338, showing there’s plenty of push. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best looking window we’ve seen so far. After that, Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th keep a similar vibe with WNW swells around 5 ft to 6 ft and light cross-onshore breezes, but the period drops to 7-8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weaker and less organized. Still, you might find a few workable ones.
For a standout, I’d have to point you toward the morning of Saturday the 11th. Yes, the wind is cross-shore and not glassy offshore, but for this forecast, the swell size (7 ft NW) and that moderate energy (1338) combined with the light breeze makes it the most promising session. It’s not a classic clean groomer, but it’s got the most potential to offer some fun, punchy waves. Remember, Leffingwell Landing is a very consistent reef break that handles a WNW swell well, so when it’s on, it’s on.
The second week from the 14th onwards drops off again. Smaller swell, mostly under 4 ft, with light winds but a lot of “marginal” or “poor” calls. Not much to get excited about.
So, to sum it up: grit your teeth through the first week, and if you can, pencil in Saturday the 11th morning. That’s your best bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
142 | 362 | 125 | 239 | 214 | 183 | 352 | 273 | 264 | 407 | 326 | 596 | 876 | 603 | 664 | 659 | 559 | 912 | 322 | 876 | 1197 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:21PM1.56m | 00:32AM1.86m | 2:53PM1.61m | 1:15AM1.71m | 3:24PM1.68m | 2:11AM1.54m | 3:56PM1.77m | 3:28AM1.38m | 4:32PM1.88m | 5:10AM1.27m | 5:14PM2.00m | 6:57AM1.26m | 6:02PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:49PM1.24m | 7:52AM0.41m | 7:51PM1.21m | 8:21AM0.52m | 9:03PM1.14m | 8:52AM0.65m | 10:22PM1.01m | 9:26AM0.79m | 11:39PM0.82m | 10:09AM0.93m | 00:46AM0.60m | 11:02AM1.05m | 1:45AM0.36m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 6 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 |
75 | 362 | 73 | 75 | 186 | 76 | 352 | 273 | 264 | 407 | 326 | 136 | 876 | 603 | 256 | 659 | 545 | 355 | 318 | 481 | 465 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | NW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 16 |
142 | 75 | 125 | 239 | 214 | 183 | 75 | 99 | 55 | 305 | 280 | 596 | 101 | 191 | 596 | 190 | 192 | 643 | 322 | — | 475 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | WNW 12 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | S 8 | S 11 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — |
132 | 21 | 100 | 149 | 32 | 143 | 99 | 59 | 101 | 67 | 96 | 322 | 5 | 21 | 188 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
— | — | — | — | 62 | — | — | 88 | 24 | 105 | 71 | 379 | 97 | 342 | 664 | 215 | 559 | 912 | 277 | 876 | 1197 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 139 | 174 | 23 | 252 | 174 | 56 | 277 | 174 | 56 | 174 | 172 | 1 | 172 | 159 | 1 | 144 | 159 | 1 | 143 | 172 | 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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