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Saint-Benoit Lefts surfForecast / Réunion / Reunion
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Saint-Benoit Lefts surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saint-Benoit Lefts sea temperature is
28.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saint-Benoit Lefts this week:
The surf forecast for Saint-Benoit Lefts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saint-Benoit Lefts in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint-Benoit Lefts over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 87 | 74 | 104 | 104 | 63 | 121 | 118 | 115 | 150 | 133 | 173 | 182 | 187 | 152 | 163 | 171 | 175 | 184 | 184 | 146 | 152 | ||
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:06AM 0.72 | 2:27PM 0.68 | 2:35AM 0.69 | 3:05PM 0.62 | 3:04AM 0.64 | 3:47PM 0.53 | 3:35AM 0.57 | 4:44PM 0.45 | 4:10AM 0.50 | 8:27PM 0.39 | 5:35AM 0.43 | 10:46PM 0.46 | 9:39AM 0.45 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:59PM 0.05 | 8:20AM 0.04 | 8:29PM 0.10 | 8:55AM 0.06 | 9:00PM 0.16 | 9:34AM 0.10 | 9:32PM 0.23 | 10:22AM 0.16 | 10:05PM 0.31 | 11:48AM 0.22 | 11:33PM 0.39 | 2:54PM 0.23 | 4:16AM 0.35 | ||||||||||
Fri 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | ||
| Sunset | 6:28 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | ||
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Information about the Saint-Benoit Lefts Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Saint-Benoit Lefts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Saint-Benoit Lefts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Saint-Benoit Lefts 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 (Saint-Benoit Lefts) 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 Saint-Benoit Lefts 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.
Saint-Benoit Lefts is 2 km (1 miles) from Saint-Benoit. If you plan a holiday in Réunion Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saint-Benoit. Saint-Benoit has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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