
Surf Forecasts:
LHermitage Left surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SE swell with 41 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SE 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at LHermitage Left in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 19s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for LHermitage Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight – L’Hermitage Left ain't giving us much to work with right now. This reef is inconsistent at the best of times, and the next couple of weeks are looking lean. We’ve got a run of poor to flat conditions stretching from today (Sunday September 6th) right through until about Wednesday September 16th. Early on, water temp’s sittin’ at a touch warmer than normal – if you're in the water you might notice it's 76°F – about 2.7°F above average for this time of year, so a nice little bonus but it won't help the waves.
The first real glimmer comes late in the window. On Thursday September 17th afternoon, we see a little pulse of NE groundswell creeping in at 2.6ft, period around 10 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That combined energy reads 115 (moderate) which is the best we’ll see all forecast. It’s a reef setup so expect a bit of power for the size, and the direction (NE) lines up nicely with the break’s sweet spot. Don’t expect much in the way of consistency – this spot rarely fires – but if you’re an advanced surfer who knows the reef, that afternoon might just offer a handful of clean little lefts.
The following Friday morning (18th) and Saturday morning (19th) both serve up similar glassy conditions but with a touch less oomph – 2.0ft NE, 10 secs, energy in the 60–70 bracket. They’re small but clean, and with crowds sometimes poppin’ up at this break, you might have it near to yourselfs. After that, Sunday 20th goes cross-onshore and the energy drops right off again, so Thursday 17
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 11 | E 10 | W 28 | SSE 4 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 11 | SSW 16 | NE 7 | SSW 14 | SE 5 |
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9 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 11:05AM0.43m | 10:08PM0.44m | 11:37AM0.48m | 11:00PM0.50m | 12:06PM0.53m | 11:41PM0.55m | 12:34PM0.56m | 00:17AM0.59m | 1:01PM0.58m | 00:50AM0.60m | 1:24PM0.59m | 1:21AM0.59m | 1:45PM0.58m | 1:50AM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:28PM0.28m | 4:48AM0.08m | 5:11PM0.23m | 5:28AM0.04m | 5:45PM0.18m | 6:03AM0.01m | 6:17PM0.15m | 6:35AM0.01m | 6:48PM0.12m | 7:05AM0.02m | 7:18PM0.10m | 7:32AM0.05m | 7:46PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
495 | 488 | 1257 | 1693 | 2234 | 1987 | 2472 | 4270 | 12911 | 7705 | 6041 | 3480 | 1340 | 915 | 420 | 325 | 244 | 220 | 422 | 549 | 396 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | NE 11 | SW 13 | S 18 | SW 26 | S 7 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSE 11 | NE 6 |
164 | 325 | 18 | 45 | 160 | 329 | 143 | 2811 | — | — | — | — | 723 | 590 | 447 | 208 | 138 | 350 | 108 | 25 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | S 15 | E 10 | W 28 | E 10 | SW 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | NE 7 | SW 21 | SW 19 |
9 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 1203 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 11 | 10 | 168 | 108 | 18 | 18 | 181 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | NE 6 | SE 5 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 21 | 295 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | 20 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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.










