Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
15.6°C
0.8° 

Leffingwell Landing surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 929 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Leffingwell Landing this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Leffingwell Landing in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 1.0m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 29th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a tough stretch ahead. We've got a run of pretty ordinary conditions staring us in the face. The main spot on offer, Leffingwell Landing, is a reef setup that's rated as advanced and very consistent, but the winds and the swell quality are just not lining up for a good paddle for a solid stretch. There's a long gap of poor to marginal surf right through to the first few days of September. The water temp is sitting at about 60°F, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year.

Looking at Saturday afternoon, the 22nd of August, there's some swell at 5ft from the WNW, but it's short-period junk at 6 seconds and the combined energy is weak at (350). On top of that, we've got a cross-onshore wind at 12 mph, making it choppy. Not worth paddling out.

The whole next week is a write-off. We see a mix of very small, long-period SW swell, but it's crossed up with a persistent cross-onshore wind from the WNW. Even when there's a bit more size, like on the 27th of August with a 6ft NW swell and moderate energy (587), the cross-onshore wind just ruins any chance of a clean face. A lot of these days have "poor surf conditions" written all over them.

There's a bit of a pulse of SSW energy building towards the end of the month and into September, with the combined energy getting into the three-digit range, but again, the wind is almost always cross-on or onshore, keeping things messy. On the 31st of August, we see an 8ft WNW swell with strong energy (894), but at 8 seconds period and with 16 mph cross-onshore winds, it's going to be a washing machine. That size is really only for experts anyway, and with those winds, it's more of a kite-surfing show than a clean surf session.

Even into the first week of September, the pattern holds. There are a few mornings with lighter winds, like the 5th of September, where we get an offshore light breeze and some marginal conditions with a 4ft SSW swell. The combined energy is still strong (966), and the period is a long 16 seconds. That longer period could mean better shaped waves at a reef like this, but with the "marginal surf forecast" tag, it's a gamble. The 6th of September also has light offshore winds in the morning, with a 3ft SSW swell and moderate energy (496), but again, it's flagged as marginal.

The bottom line is there are no true standouts in this outlook. The constant cross-onshore wind is the main villain here. If you're desperate, the mornings of the 5th and 6th of September might offer the cleanest conditions, but the surf is small and the forecast is uncertain that far out.

Stay patient, keep an eye on the forecasts, and don't force a bad session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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6
1.3
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SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
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SW
18
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19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
190
153
129
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215
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227
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305
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440
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431
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759
Wind (km/h)
20
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NNW
10
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High Tide
6:42PM1.89m
9:31AM1.46m
7:32PM1.96m
9:54AM1.50m
8:15PM2.03m
10:15AM1.55m
8:54PM2.07m
10:36AM1.60m
9:32PM2.08m
10:58AM1.67m
10:10PM2.04m
11:20AM1.74m
10:50PM1.96m
Low Tide
2:28AM0.41m
1:26PM1.26m
3:03AM0.34m
2:11PM1.19m
3:35AM0.29m
2:52PM1.12m
4:04AM0.27m
3:31PM1.03m
4:32AM0.29m
4:10PM0.94m
4:58AM0.35m
4:51PM0.85m
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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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