Leffingwell Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.57° N 121.12° W

Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Leffingwell Landing sea temperature is
13.3° C
2.5° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,235 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW 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 (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 1.2m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 26th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Looks like it's gonna be a bit of a waiting game for the next couple of weeks. Nothing really firing out there for a while.

Right now, the forecast is looking pretty grim. We've got a long stretch of poor surf conditions coming up, with only a few days of marginal possibilities. The first real sniff of anything decent isn't until around the 24th of July, and even then, it's a bit of a tease.

The standout spot on offer is Leffingwell Landing (California). This is a reef break that's very consistent, set up for the experts. The water is sitting at 56°F, which is a whopping 5°F colder than average for this time of year, so you'll be needing that thick wetsuit.

The first real chance to get wet is on the morning of Friday, July 24th. We'll see a 3ft swell from the SW, but it's got a super long period of 24 seconds (a proper groundswell). The energy is moderate (886). The issue is the wind is WNW at 9 mph, putting it as a cross-onshore. It's marginal, with a bit of chop, and a long-period swell like that can be tricky on a beach break, but at a reef setup it might just offer some clean lines.

If you're willing to gamble on the long-range, the morning of Tuesday, July 29th looks like the best bet. We've got a 3ft swell from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy is strong (1062). The wind is light from the W at 6 mph, which is basically offshore. That's about as clean as it gets. The swell is small, but with that period and light wind, the reef at Leffingwell could be a fun little wave. The score for this session is the highest in the whole two-week window, so that's my pick.

Keep in mind, from July 26th onwards, there are some bigger swells, but they come with strong cross-onshore winds, making conditions poor. A 8ft swell from the WNW on the 26th with 16 mph winds is just a mess for a paddle surfer.

So, there's a bit of a dry spell to get through. The first week is mostly a write-off. The best call is to keep an eye on that morning of the 29th of July. It's a long way out, so don't bet the farm on it, but it's the only real glimmer of hope in the data.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:19PM1.88m
3:16AM1.46m
4:02PM1.90m
4:48AM1.30m
4:47PM1.91m
6:39AM1.26m
5:34PM1.92m
8:16AM1.30m
6:22PM1.94m
9:18AM1.36m
7:09PM1.98m
9:58AM1.41m
7:53PM2.03m
Low Tide
9:46PM0.88m
9:08AM0.77m
11:06PM0.79m
9:48AM0.96m
00:21AM0.68m
10:34AM1.11m
1:23AM0.57m
11:34AM1.21m
2:13AM0.46m
12:37PM1.26m
2:55AM0.37m
1:33PM1.26m
3:33AM0.30m
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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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