
Surf Forecasts:
Leighton Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 6,152 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Leighton Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Leighton Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Leighton Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leighton Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
935 | 1107 | 1051 | 1061 | 989 | 1207 | 727 | 2097 | 3880 | 6152 | 3691 | 2078 | 1444 | 1207 | 871 | 658 | 275 | 293 | 387 | 1484 | 1042 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:26AM0.70m | 10:57AM0.61m | 11:02AM0.51m | 2:31AM0.38m | 10:03AM0.43m | 2:48AM0.44m | 9:06AM0.39m | 3:19AM0.50m | 4:00AM0.54m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:05PM0.01m | 7:30PM0.09m | 7:21PM0.17m | 6:40PM0.22m | 5:19AM0.36m | 6:13PM0.22m | 7:01AM0.38m | 5:59PM0.21m | 5:38PM0.18m | ||||||||||||
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | 5:34 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 23 | 5 | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | SW 21 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
935 | 1107 | 1051 | 1061 | 989 | 1207 | 727 | 18 | 3880 | 6152 | 3691 | 2078 | 1444 | 1207 | 871 | 658 | 275 | 108 | 320 | 1484 | 1042 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 11 | — | W 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | — | — |
283 | 17 | 16 | — | 250 | 90 | 5 | — | 1280 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | 134 | 293 | 387 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 | — | — | — |
7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | — | — | NNW 7 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
56 | 63 | 159 | 525 | — | — | 78 | 2097 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 346 | 217 | 182 | 259 | 21 | 315 | 366 | 1623 | 374 | 315 | 24 | 62 | 1 | 1 | 366 | 217 | 127 | 304 | 24 | 11 |
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Information about the Leighton Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Leighton Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Leighton Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Leighton Beach 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 (Leighton Beach) 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 Leighton Beach 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.
Leighton Beach is 5 km (3 miles) from the very large city of Fremantle. If you plan a holiday in Perth City Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fremantle. Fremantle has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.











