Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,015 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the next couple weeks for the stretch of coast around Leffingwell Landing. Honestly, it’s a bit of a quiet spell for us, with more marginal days than any real standouts. The water’s runnin’ a bit colder than usual for this time of year, about 60°F – feels a touch nippy, a degree colder than the norm, so you’ll wanna grab a thicker spring suit.
We’ve got a bit of a gap to start, with the first couple of days offering nothing worth paddlin’ out for. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are both a write-off – poor surf conditions with a cross-onshore breeze and choppy water. The swell is there, but the wind’s got it all jumbled. Sunday the 30th is more of the same.
Monday the 31st sees a little improvement, but it’s still a marginal call. The morning has a light onshore breeze and a 3ft SSW swell with a very long period of 14 seconds – that’s good energy, but it’s a groundswell. At a reef break, that could work, but the wind is onshore, and the combined energy is moderate (700). It’s not a total loss, but you’d be pickin’ through it.
The real standout, if you can call it that, looks like it’s a long way off. On Saturday the 12th of September, we’ve got the makings of something special. The morning is lookin’ glassy – dead calm, clear skies, and a light WSW breeze that’s almost offshore. The swell is 3ft from the SSW with a period of 15 seconds, which is a proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (430), but the conditions will be clean. That’s the one to circle on the calendar, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
The rest of the week into early September is mostly a mix of small, onshore slop or marginal conditions. There’s a brief spike on Friday the 4th afternoon with a 5ft NW swell, but the period is short at 12 seconds, and the wind is onshore, so it’s not gonna be anything special. Another pulse on Saturday the 12th afternoon brings a 8ft WNW swell, but the period is a very short 7 seconds – that’s windswell, and it’s too big for beginners, messy, and only for the experts if they’re keen on a washing machine.
Overall, it’s a quiet period with a lot of gap days. If you’re hanging for a wave, the Saturday the 12th morning glass-off is your best bet, but it’s a long wait. The reef at Leffingwell Landing can handle the long-period groundswell, so if the wind holds, it’ll be worth the trip.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
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436 | 584 | 877 | 867 | 742 | 838 | 636 | 485 | 394 | 321 | 210 | 198 | 154 | 154 | 93 | 133 | 130 | 295 | 248 | 427 | 503 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:20AM1.74m | 10:50PM1.96m | 11:44AM1.81m | 11:32PM1.84m | 12:09PM1.88m | 00:19AM1.69m | 12:38PM1.93m | 1:14AM1.53m | 1:13PM1.97m | 2:26AM1.37m | 1:56PM1.99m | 4:09AM1.28m | 2:52PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:51PM0.85m | 5:23AM0.44m | 5:35PM0.77m | 5:49AM0.57m | 6:22PM0.70m | 6:15AM0.71m | 7:15PM0.64m | 6:42AM0.86m | 8:18PM0.60m | 7:12AM1.01m | 9:33PM0.55m | 7:50AM1.14m | 10:57PM0.48m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
163 | 584 | 191 | 867 | 742 | 242 | 636 | 485 | 149 | 131 | 210 | 198 | 154 | 154 | 93 | 193 | 251 | 228 | 240 | 212 | 323 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 5 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
436 | 64 | 877 | 13 | 13 | 838 | 6 | 20 | 394 | 321 | 86 | 113 | 89 | 88 | 56 | 133 | 130 | 32 | 248 | 427 | 503 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | W 11 | S 9 | — | — | S 9 | W 12 | S 9 | SSE 13 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | S 10 | NW 11 |
96 | 35 | 26 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 103 | 39 | 36 | 30 | 81 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 295 | 112 | 73 | 142 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 |
296 | 175 | 440 | 210 | 396 | 629 | 163 | 288 | 303 | 248 | 161 | 98 | 57 | 47 | 20 | — | 51 | 89 | 6 | 56 | 28 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 91 | 48 | 153 | 173 | 2 | 153 | 174 | 23 | 308 | 144 | 1 | 138 | 172 | 0 | 139 | 172 | 0 | 174 | 174 | 0 |
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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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