Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, g’day, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a solid run building at Saint Leu (Réunion) – a classic point break that loves a clean south-west swell. The water temp is sitting at 76° right now, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off Friday afternoon, 17 July, with a clean 5ft south swell, 16-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s not huge, but it’s tidy and the energy is moderate (972). A nice little warm-up.

Saturday 18 July holds smaller but still clean – 4ft south swell in the morning, dropping to 3ft in the afternoon. Both sessions have light cross-off winds and clean faces. Good for a paddle but not a standout.

Sunday 19 July is where things get interesting. Morning is glassy with a 3ft south-west swell, 16-second period, and the energy is ramping up (577). Afternoon stays clean with cross-off winds. This is a real sweet spot: clean, consistent, and that long period means the waves will have proper shape.

Monday 20 July is the first big call – 8ft south-west swell, 14-second period, and glassy conditions all day. This is expert territory. The energy is strong (2333 in the morning, 2231 in the afternoon). If you’ve got the skill, this is a top-shelf day.

Tuesday 21 July gets a bit messy. The swell is still 6-6ft, but the wind goes onshore and cross-onshore, so the quality drops. Not the best.

Wednesday 22 July swings back nicely – moderate offshore winds all day, 5-5ft south swell, 12-second period, and clean. The energy is moderate-strong (872-1008). A solid, reliable day.

Thursday 23 July continues with light to moderate offshore winds, 3-5ft south swell, and clean conditions. Very surfable.

Friday 24 July through Saturday 25 July keeps the offshore flow going, with 3-4ft south-west swell, 13-15-second periods. Clean, consistent, and crowd factor is “sometimes” – so expect a few locals out, but nothing crazy.

Sunday 26 July is a glassy gem with tiny 2ft south-west swell in the morning, but a very long 21-second period – that’s groundswell, and it’ll wrap nicely into the point. Afternoon picks up to 3ft, 20-second period, and the energy is strong (1130). A sneaky good day for a longboard or a fun shape.

Now, Monday 27 July is a massive standout. 10ft south-west swell, 16-second period, glassy in the morning. The energy is very strong (4219). This is for experts only. The afternoon stays big but the wind goes cross-shore, so the morning is the session to chase.

Tuesday 28 July is onshore and messy with 7-6ft swell – skip it.

Wednesday 29 July is the absolute peak of the forecast. 13ft south-west swell, 18-second period, glassy in the morning. The energy is exceptional (9307). This is a true big-wave day. Only for the most experienced. If you’re not ready for that, stay on the beach and watch.

Thursday 30 July stays big at 10ft, with moderate offshore winds, but the energy is still very strong (4542-3913). Still expert territory.

Friday 31 July through Saturday 1 August – the swell eases a bit but remains solid. 6-13ft south-west to south swells, with offshore winds and very strong energy. The last few days are a big-wave playground.

The Standouts: If you’ve got the skill, Wednesday 29 July is the one – 13ft, 18-second period, glassy, and exceptional energy. For the average surfer, Sunday 19 July and Sunday 26 July offer the best combo of clean, manageable size, and classic point-break shape.

Rusty.

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