Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got cooking at Leffingwell Landing over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, and we're going to have to be patient, so let's dig into it.

Right off the bat, things are a little flat and messy. The water temperature is sitting at a chilly 57°, which is about 3° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit if you're heading out. The swell is small and the wind is on it, making for poor conditions. There's a bit of energy in the water, but it's not translating to good waves just yet.

We’re looking at a real dry spell through the first week. From Friday the 3rd of July right through to about the 11th, it’s pretty grim. The surf is consistently small, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is either on it or cross-onshore, making everything choppy and unappealing. The combined wave energy is moderate, but the quality just isn't there. There will be a few small windows where conditions look "marginal" but honestly, it's not worth paddling out for.

The real glimmer of hope, and the standout session of the whole outlook, looks to be on the morning of Sunday the 12th of July. We've got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 14-second period, and the wind is forecast to go glassy. That's a rare and beautiful thing. The combined energy is a solid 547, so there's some push. The swell direction is a touch off the optimum for the spot, but with those clean, glassy conditions, Leffingwell Landing could be fun on the longboard. Keep in mind, it’s a reef break that's very consistent, so expect a few other heads in the water if crowds are there.

After that Sunday morning window, the wind swings back cross-onshore in the afternoon, bringing the fun to an end. The following week sees a shift in the swell direction to the WNW. We get some bigger, short-period (8-second) swell building through the second week, with heights pushing 6ft to 8ft. The energy numbers get strong, going into the four-digit range, but the short period and cross-onshore winds mean it’ll be lumpy and a bit of a mess. This looks more like a set-up for kite surfing than a good paddle session.

There is another little window on Thursday the 16th of July morning, with a 7ft WNW swell and a slightly better 9-second period, and light cross-onshore winds. It’s a long way out so treat that one as promising but not certain. For now, clear your Sunday the 12th morning and cross your fingers.

Rusty.

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