Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at the next couple of weeks for us. Let’s get into it.

The big news is that we’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but it takes a little while to get going. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but once the trades get back, this place is going to be pumping.

We start on Sunday the 12th at Saint Leu with a solid 10ft SW swell rolling in. The wave energy is very strong (3281), a proper groundswell with a 15-second period, so there’s plenty of punch. But the wind is a light cross-shore, and the conditions are described as marginal. It’s a powerful wave and an advanced spot, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. The water temp is 76°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Monday the 13th looks better, with the swell easing to 8ft SW and a 14-second period. The morning delivers a clean, gentle offshore wind from the SE. That’s the combo we want here. The energy is still very strong (2180), and the conditions are rated excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout.

The real gold starts on Tuesday the 14th. The swell drops to 7ft from the SSW, but the period is still a solid 13 seconds, and the morning is glassy. Dead calm, glassy conditions with a good swell at a world-class point break. This is a top pick. The energy is moderate-to-strong (1426), and it’s going to be clean and lined up.

The pattern holds through Wednesday the 15th with a 5ft SSW swell and a clean offshore wind in the morning. The energy is still moderate (1165). It’s a smaller day but still very good.

After that, the size drops away for a few days. Thursday the 16th through Saturday the 19th sees smaller waves, mostly under 4ft. The energy drops to weak levels (below 700). There are some clean windows, but the power is just not there. This is a quiet patch.

Then, from Sunday the 20th, the oven gets turned back on. A big SSW swell arrives, pushing 8ft with a 16-second period. The energy is extremely strong (3903). The wind is a moderate offshore from the SSE. This is a big, powerful groundswell, and it’s going to be a handful for intermediates. It’s an expert-only day.

The pulse continues through the next week. Monday the 21st has 7ft SSW swell, still with strong energy (1454) and clean offshore wind. Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd keep the quality high with 5ft to 4ft SSW swells and consistent offshore winds. The energy stays moderate, and the conditions are clean.

The real standout of the whole forecast, though, is Sunday the 27th. We’re looking at a 8ft SSW swell, a 17-18 second period, and very strong energy (3417). The wind is a moderate offshore from the SE. The conditions are described as “excellent.” This is a full-on, world-class day at Saint Leu. It’s a long-range call, so treat it as promising, but if it holds, it’s going to be the best day of the month.

Overall, the first week has a few days of quality with the glassy mornings and offshore winds, but the second week is where the real size and power come in. The wind looks like it locks in from the SE, which is perfect for this break. Keep an eye on the 27th.

Rusty.

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