Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Saint Leu. We’ve got a classic point break set-up, exposed to the open ocean, and it’s a consistent spot that calls for some advanced skills. The water is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than what we usually see this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.

First up, the early part of the week is a bit of a slow burn. Tuesday morning the 4th has some small 2ft S swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is a bit messy, so it’s not really on. We’re waiting for the afternoon to get a taste of what’s to come when the wind goes glassy and the swell picks up to 3ft. It’s still small, but clean.

Wednesday the 5th is a write-off with rain showers and a cross-onshore wind, making for a messy 3ft to 3ft SSW swell. Thursday the 6th is similar, but keep an eye on Thursday afternoon when the wind swings offshore from the SE, cleaning up that 3ft SSW swell. The real action starts to build on Friday the 7th with clean conditions and a 3ft SW swell, but the standout is Friday afternoon – a tiny 2ft wave, but with a massive 22-second period and offshore wind. That’s a long-period groundswell that will wrap beautifully around the point, offering some truly special lines on a small day.

Now, the real meat of the forecast starts Saturday the 8th. The swell jumps to 4ft SSW, with a 18-second period, and clean offshore winds. The energy is building and it’s only getting better. By Saturday afternoon, we’re looking at 5ft SW with a 16-second period, still clean. This is the beginning of the run.

Sunday the 9th is a gem. Glassy conditions all day with a 4ft to 4ft SW swell, periods between 14 and 15 seconds. This is that classic Saint Leu glassy point break perfection. The crowd will be there – it’s a popular spot – but the quality will be worth it.

Monday the 10th starts with another glassy morning and a 3ft SW swell, but with an 18-second period, it’s got more push than the size suggests. The afternoon gets a bit more challenging as the wind turns cross-onshore and the swell hits 5ft, making it a bit of a handful.

The best of the best, the true standout, is Wednesday the 12th. The morning is absolutely dead calm, glassy, with a 5ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The conditions are marked as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the kind of session you dream about. The wave will be powerful, clean, and the point will be reeling. If you can handle it, this is the one to circle.

We keep the good run going into Thursday the 13th morning with a glassy 4ft SW swell. But then Friday the 14th brings a serious pulse. The morning is glassy with a 10ft S swell, and the energy is off the charts. This is only for the experts – the wave faces will be big and powerful. The afternoon stays big at 10ft, but the wind gets messy.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are still pumping with big SSW swells in the 6ft to 7ft range, but the winds are a bit tricky. The energy is through the roof, but it’s a bit more of a challenge to read. The glassy early morning on Sunday the 16th is a good window for the experienced crew.

The week 2 stuff starts to fade a little. Monday the 17th is another glassy morning with a 4ft SSE swell, offering some nice, cleaner waves. By Tuesday the 18th, the swell drops back to 3ft, and the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s back to the small, ordinary stuff. The last day of the forecast, Wednesday the 19th, has a glassy 3ft SSE swell in the morning, but the afternoon brings a small 2ft SW swell with offshore wind, wrapping things up on a clean but quiet note.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow build, but the window from Saturday the 8th through to Thursday the 13th is solid, with Wednesday the 12th being the absolute standout. The second week has a big, heavy pulse for the experts, then settles down. Keep an eye on that glassy morning on the 12th – that’s the one.

Rusty.

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