
Surf Forecasts:
The Leap surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,876 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Leap this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Leap in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Leap over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1074 | 1187 | 648 | 1187 | 1172 | 720 | 574 | 476 | 384 | 384 | 316 | 278 | 179 | 375 | 372 | 1122 | 2117 | 2875 | 2238 | 3178 | 2384 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:23PM1.15m | 4:38AM1.32m | 5:09PM1.21m | 5:25AM1.34m | 5:53PM1.26m | 6:09AM1.33m | 6:35PM1.27m | 6:52AM1.29m | 7:15PM1.26m | 7:35AM1.22m | 7:56PM1.22m | 8:18AM1.13m | 8:38PM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13AM0.07m | 10:23PM0.13m | 11:00AM0.02m | 11:12PM0.08m | 11:43AM0.01m | 11:57PM0.06m | 12:24PM0.02m | 00:42AM0.07m | 1:04PM0.06m | 1:25AM0.10m | 1:43PM0.13m | 2:09AM0.16m | 2:22PM0.20m | 2:54AM0.22m | |||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
1074 | 1187 | 648 | 1187 | 1172 | 720 | 574 | 476 | 384 | 384 | 316 | 278 | 179 | 166 | 338 | 1122 | 2117 | 2875 | 2238 | 3178 | 2384 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 14 | NNE 14 | SW 18 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 22 | SW 12 | SW 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 |
79 | 74 | 600 | 29 | 27 | 61 | 55 | 49 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 184 | 159 | 252 | 372 | 205 | 128 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNE 13 | NW 9 | NNE 15 | NNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | SW 22 | SW 10 | SW 16 | NNE 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | SSW 20 |
10 | 9 | 65 | 3 | 22 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 115 | 101 | 42 | 40 | 375 | 82 | 206 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | S 11 | — | SE 6 |
75 | 99 | 68 | 98 | 61 | 47 | 70 | 47 | 37 | 37 | 16 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 19 | 20 | 26 | 59 | 743 | — | 108 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 591 | 586 | 594 | 594 | 46 | 586 | 591 | 46 | 240 | 586 | 586 | 214 | 2301 | 213 | 2297 | 871 | 1608 | 596 | 596 | 871 | 596 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Savaii | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Samoa | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the The Leap Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Leap provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Leap can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Leap 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 (The Leap) 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 The Leap 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.
The Lagoons is 35 km (22 miles) from McKinleyville. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in McKinleyville. McKinleyville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










