Leffingwell Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local waters over the next couple of weeks. To be straight up with you, the immediate outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, so don’t be in a rush to wax up just yet.

The first decent chance of a paddle doesn’t really show itself until the morning of Friday the 4th of September. Even then, it’s only a marginal call with a small 3ft SSW swell, but the morning light breeze from the WNW is keeping things honest. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is a bit colder than what we’re used to for this time of year. The energy in the water is moderate (766), but the conditions are just teetering on the edge of being worthwhile.

Saturday the 5th of September morning is the best of the first week, but that’s not saying much. You’ve got a light cross-onshore breeze, a similar 4ft SSW swell, and moderate energy (732). It’s still a marginal forecast, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see for a while. A true standout? No, not yet. We’re just scratching for something rideable.

We then hit a dry spell. From Saturday afternoon right through to Monday the 14th of September, it’s a long stretch of either poor surf or marginal conditions with messy winds. A few pulses of windswell pop up around the 12th and 13th with 6ft WNW lines, but those come with cross-onshore winds that’ll chop it up.

Now, keep your eyes on Monday the 14th of September afternoon. That’s the first time we see some proper size, with an 8ft WNW swell rolling in. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and better suited for the experienced crew. The energy is strong (866). But the winds are still a bit of a factor, with a moderate breeze. It’s not the cleanest, but for experts, it might be the best on offer.

Then on Tuesday the 15th of September morning, we get another pulse – 6ft from the NW with moderate energy (984). The cross-onshore breeze will keep it a bit ragged though. The pattern stays pretty average through to the end of the outlook, with nothing really screaming “go time.” Thursday the 17th of September afternoon sees a long-period 2ft SSW groundswell come in at 21 seconds, but the energy is low and the winds are light, so maybe a fun longboard session if you’re desperate.

The bottom line? The first week is mostly a write-off. The best chance for a wave is that 8ft pulse on the 14th for the experts, but don't expect perfection. Hang tight, and check back in a few days.

Rusty.

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