
Surf Forecasts:
LHermitage Left surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NE swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for LHermitage Left this week:
The surf forecast for LHermitage Left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at LHermitage Left in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 16s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for LHermitage Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, because the outlook for L’Hermitage Left is a bit of a tough one. We're looking at a classic 16-day stretch that’s mostly a flat spell with some tiny, marginal bumps that just don't have the energy or the quality to get excited about.
The first real chance for a paddle comes up on Tuesday, August 4th. The water temperature is sitting at 25°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it'll feel nice. The morning session is your best bet. We've got a tiny 2 ft of swell sliding in from the NE, but the period is a respectable 11 seconds, which gives it a bit of shape for a reef break like this. Combined energy is weak at just 90, so don't expect much push. The real highlight is the wind – it's glassy, dead calm from the SSW. That's the only window in the whole forecast where the conditions line up for a clean wave. It's surfable, but it’s very ordinary.
After that morning, it's a long, dry spell. From Tuesday afternoon all the way through to the end of the 16-day window, the forecast is a constant stream of "poor surf conditions" with combined energy values barely breaking 70. There are a few more moments of glassy conditions, like Saturday morning, August 8th, or Sunday morning, August 9th, but the swell is just not there. The energy is too weak to do anything with.
This is an inconsistent spot at the best of times, and this forecast is a true reflection of that. There's no standout session, no big swell, nothing to chase. If you are determined to get wet, the Tuesday morning, August 4th, at L’Hermitage Left is the only window that even qualifies as surfable, with glassy wind and a 2 ft, 11-second NE groundswell. It's a real shame, but that's the hand we've been dealt.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 6 | SW 20 | SW 18 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
90 | 20 | 69 | 63 | 33 | 20 | 23 | 12 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 41 | 41 | 24 | 18 | 71 | 71 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | glassy | off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:14PM0.50m | 4:25AM0.43m | 4:58PM0.47m | 5:43AM0.37m | 6:08PM0.43m | 8:41AM0.35m | 8:10PM0.42m | 10:46AM0.40m | 9:54PM0.45m | 11:38AM0.46m | 10:58PM0.50m | 12:19PM0.51m | 11:46PM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:30PM0.20m | 10:28AM0.20m | 11:42PM0.22m | 11:27AM0.26m | 1:48AM0.21m | 1:53PM0.30m | 3:42AM0.16m | 4:00PM0.27m | 4:49AM0.09m | 5:05PM0.23m | 5:38AM0.03m | 5:52PM0.20m | |||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
161 | 168 | 103 | 229 | 318 | 284 | 261 | 273 | 199 | 178 | 152 | 552 | 711 | 767 | 589 | 606 | 466 | 526 | 382 | 920 | 939 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | NE 6 | NE 10 | S 12 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NE 11 | S 6 | S 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SW 18 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
128 | 20 | 69 | 69 | 33 | 20 | 23 | 12 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 116 | 68 | 76 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 370 | 71 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 | NE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | NE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
90 | 73 | 127 | 63 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 41 | 41 | 15 | 14 | 71 | 26 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 108 | — | 109 | — | — | 156 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
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Information about the LHermitage Left Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for LHermitage Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at LHermitage Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our LHermitage Left 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 (LHermitage Left) 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 LHermitage Left 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.
LHermitage Left is 8 km (5 miles) from Saint-Paul. If you plan a holiday in Réunion Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saint-Paul. Saint-Paul has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











