
Surf Forecasts:
Leffingwell Landing surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,284 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leffingwell Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming our way.
Well, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty bleak for any quality surf at Leffingwell Landing. The first real bit of swell we see is Wednesday morning, but it’s a sad story. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSW with a long 16-second period, so there’s some energy there (774), but the wind is cross-on from the WNW at 6 mph, and the water is sitting at 57°, which is a full 4° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a notable chill. Overall, the conditions are marginal, and it’s just not worth paddling out for.
We then hit a long dry spell. From Wednesday afternoon all the way through to Sunday, August 2nd, the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore and blowing strong, with waves staying in the 4ft to 6ft range but with short, weak 7-8 second periods. It’s choppy and messy. Not a single window is decent.
The first half-decent chance pops up on Sunday afternoon, August 2nd. The swell bumps up to 8ft from the NW, with a moderate 10-second period and the combined energy is high at 1586. The wind is onshore from the WNW at 9 mph, so it won’t be pristine, but it might be the most powerful surf we see. Still, it’s a marginal call.
Monday morning, August 3rd looks a little more interesting. The swell drops to 5ft from the WNW, period is a nice 10 seconds, and the wind is a light onshore breeze from the W at only 3 mph. That’s the best you’re going to get. The energy is moderate (567), and while it’s not a standout, it’s the cleanest window in the whole outlook. A long-period groundswell like this is best on a reef or point, which is exactly what Leffingwell Landing is, so the shape could be decent.
After that, it’s a slow fade. From Tuesday, August 4th onwards, the swell drops below 4ft and the period shortens up. We get a couple of long-period pulses from the SSW on August 6th and 7th, but they are tiny (1ft to 2ft) with a crazy 19-20 second period. That energy is spread out and just won’t produce much rideable wave height here. The rest of the second week is small, weak, and featureless.
Honestly, the only real standout is a "maybe" for Monday morning, August 3rd. The wind is light, the swell is a good size and direction, and it comes from the optimum angle for this spot. It’s not a classic, but it’s the pick of a very average bunch.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the longer-range charts. It tends not to stay poor for long here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
627 | 620 | 424 | 485 | 302 | 360 | 215 | 337 | 682 | 220 | 372 | 1192 | 612 | 978 | 506 | 500 | 427 | 284 | 272 | 207 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:53AM1.54m | 10:27PM2.13m | 12:20PM1.58m | 11:03PM2.06m | 12:46PM1.63m | 11:40PM1.95m | 1:13PM1.69m | 00:21AM1.80m | 1:40PM1.75m | 1:08AM1.62m | 2:11PM1.82m | 2:09AM1.44m | 2:48PM1.88m | 3:35AM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM1.12m | 5:42AM0.23m | 5:03PM1.09m | 6:10AM0.29m | 5:48PM1.05m | 6:37AM0.39m | 6:37PM1.01m | 7:02AM0.52m | 7:32PM0.96m | 7:28AM0.66m | 8:37PM0.89m | 7:57AM0.81m | 9:53PM0.78m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 16 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 16 | WNW 8 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
627 | 620 | 270 | 232 | 310 | 256 | 372 | 352 | 270 | 121 | 86 | 576 | 76 | 533 | 506 | 500 | 427 | 284 | 272 | 207 | 154 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
224 | 154 | 424 | 463 | 189 | 360 | 140 | 54 | 264 | 76 | 95 | 103 | 54 | 46 | 68 | 67 | 42 | 38 | 82 | 36 | 99 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SW 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | SSE 13 | — | S 21 | SW 15 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | S 11 |
140 | 80 | 206 | 218 | 144 | 178 | — | 9 | 57 | 31 | 48 | 52 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 40 | 36 | 57 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
147 | 337 | — | 485 | 302 | — | 215 | 337 | 682 | 220 | 372 | 1192 | 612 | 978 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 140 | 172 | 0 | 91 | 172 | 1 | 91 | 172 | 1 | 174 | 144 | 23 | 277 | 174 | 0 | 139 | 174 | 0 | 48 | 48 | 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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