
Surf Forecasts:
Saint-Benoit Rights surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saint-Benoit Rights this week:
The surf forecast for Saint-Benoit Rights over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saint-Benoit Rights in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint-Benoit Rights over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
276 | 184 | 154 | 162 | 140 | 113 | 119 | 92 | 88 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 71 | 50 | 51 | 49 | 32 | 33 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:40AM0.67m | 3:35PM0.61m | 3:18AM0.63m | 4:08PM0.58m | 3:54AM0.58m | 4:39PM0.55m | 4:31AM0.51m | 5:09PM0.51m | 5:16AM0.45m | 5:45PM0.48m | 6:45AM0.39m | 6:48PM0.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:10AM0.04m | 9:20PM0.20m | 9:46AM0.10m | 9:59PM0.23m | 10:19AM0.17m | 10:42PM0.26m | 10:51AM0.24m | 11:34PM0.28m | 11:24AM0.30m | 00:54AM0.30m | 12:19PM0.34m | 2:56AM0.28m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 |
276 | 184 | 154 | 162 | 140 | 113 | 119 | 92 | 88 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 71 | 50 | 51 | 49 | 32 | 25 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | S 16 | S 15 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | NE 5 | S 14 | S 13 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
13 | 23 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 33 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | S 15 | NW 4 | S 15 | N 10 | N 9 | S 14 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | S 10 | N 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | S 13 | S 13 |
4 | 18 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 5 | — |
17 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 33 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 27 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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Information about the Saint-Benoit Rights Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Saint-Benoit Rights 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 Rights can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Saint-Benoit Rights 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 Rights) 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 Rights 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 Rights is 3 km (2 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.










