Saint Leu Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° S 55.29° E

Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
24.9° C
1.9° 

Saint Leu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Saint Leu surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,643 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saint Leu this week:

The surf forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Leu in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 5th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Saint Leu.

The coming days offer a real mix of clean, lined-up swell and some proper power sessions, particularly for those who can handle a bigger, more serious wave. The water’s sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick steamer at home.

We kick off on Wednesday morning the 5th with a glassy start. The swell is a modest 3 ft from the SSW, but with a long 15-second period and that glass-offshore combo, it’s gonna be fun, clean, and the line-up will be relatively relaxed before the wind swings onshore later. The combined energy is moderate at 387.

Thursday is a write-off thanks to cross-onshore winds that mess up what could have been a decent small wave day. Friday the 7th, though, things start turning back on. The morning is clean with a 3 ft SW swell, and by the afternoon we see a jump in period to 22 seconds on a 2 ft SSW swell. That’s a very long period groundswell – the energy feels punchy (481), and the offshore breeze makes it tidy. For the point, that long period will push deep, clean lines.

Now, here’s the stand-out window. From the morning of Saturday the 8th through Tuesday the 11th, we’ve got consistent SW groundswell building. Saturday morning serves up a clean 4 ft (18-second period) with strong wave energy at 1041, and it just keeps improving. Tuesday the 11th sees a glassy morning with 5 ft from the SW and 15-second period; then Tuesday afternoon gets glassy again with a very strong 4 ft swell hitting 1011 in energy. This is the sweet spot for experienced paddlers.

But the real holler moment comes on Wednesday the 12th of August. Morning shows a solid 6 ft SW swell (14-second period) with a strong offshore breeze from the SE. Wave energy is a hefty 1402. The point will be absolutely peeling – this is excellent, serious surf for those with the skills. Continue through Thursday the 13th with a glassy 6 ft (13-second period) in the morning and the afternoon goes dead flat calm with 8 ft SW swell. That’s a massive 2155 combined energy – only for experts. It will be heavy, powerful, and barrelling.

Heads up: Friday the 14th gets messy with cross-onshore winds on a 10 ft swell. The wave energy is huge at 2734, but the wind chops it up. Not for the paddle surfer; this is kite territory unless you’re desperate for a beatdown.

The following week eases but remains very good. Saturday the 15th afternoon cleans up with a 6 ft SW swell and a clean cross-off breeze, wave energy 2811. Then Sunday the 16th is the true cherry on top – glassy morning with a 8 ft SSW swell (17 seconds) and energy at 3113. That’s very long period, huge energy, glassy conditions. The point will be the best it can be: long, fast walls, only for advanced surfers. Crowds are possible here, and with a setup like this, it’s inevitable that the pack will be thick.

The final days from the 17th onward taper off but stay clean with a mix of S and SSW swells up to 4 ft, mostly offshore winds, and still glassy spells. The surf stays rideable and clean right through to the 20th.

Best on offer? For the big wave crew: Sunday the 16th morning – glassy 8 ft SSW, 17 seconds, 3113 energy. That’s a legendary session. For the everyday surfer who wants quality without the max size: Wednesday the 12th morning – offshore, 6 ft SW, very strong energy at 1402. You can’t go wrong either way.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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313
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790
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733
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526
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1571
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
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SE
10
W
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W
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20
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10
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High Tide
4:49PM0.47m
5:26AM0.37m
5:58PM0.44m
8:24AM0.34m
8:01PM0.42m
10:41AM0.39m
9:49PM0.45m
11:33AM0.45m
10:52PM0.50m
12:13PM0.50m
11:40PM0.55m
12:49PM0.53m
00:21AM0.59m
Low Tide
10:16AM0.20m
11:29PM0.22m
11:10AM0.25m
1:39AM0.22m
1:34PM0.29m
3:40AM0.16m
3:52PM0.28m
4:46AM0.10m
4:58PM0.23m
5:33AM0.03m
5:44PM0.20m
6:15AM-0.01m
6:23PM0.17m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Saint Leu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Saint Leu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Saint Leu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Saint Leu 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 Leu) 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 Leu 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.

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