Leighton Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with 9,627 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Leighton Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leighton Beach over the next 16 days.
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