Saint Leu Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° S 55.29° E

Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
24.9° C
2.0° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 14,735 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period with SW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Leu in the next 16 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 27th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 28th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking for Saint Leu.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way with plenty of glassy conditions, which is about as good as it gets for this point. The water is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit or even a shorty.

Things kick off this Saturday morning, the 22nd, with a clean 6ft SW swell under glassy conditions. The energy is already strong (1188), and with that 14-second period, you’re looking at proper groundswell wrapping around the point. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The wind stays glassy through the afternoon too, so the session holds up.

Sunday the 23rd is the standout of the first week. We’ve got an 8ft SW swell pushing through with calm, glassy conditions in the morning. The energy jumps way up (2590), and the period holds at 14 seconds. This is big, clean, and consistent for Saint Leu – a proper point wave day for the crew that knows the lineup. Beginners should sit this one out as it’s too big for them.

Monday morning the 24th is still pumping with 8ft SSW swell and glassy wind, but by the afternoon, a light cross-shore chops it up a little. Still surfable, but the morning window is the call.

Tuesday the 25th drops back to 6ft SSW swell, but the wind stays glassy in the morning, so it’s clean and fun. The energy is still moderate (1204), and it’s a nice respite after the bigger days.

Wednesday the 26th sees the size back down to 4ft SW in the morning, then a weird spike in period to 18 seconds for the afternoon, with a 3ft SSW swell. That long period will have the waves standing up nicely on the point, but it’s not huge.

Now, Thursday the 27th is where it gets serious. Morning brings 10ft SSW swell with a 18-second period, and the energy is massive (5313). The wind is clean and cross-off. This is expert territory only – 10ft is well over the 8ft mark for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets even punchier with a 9 mph breeze and energy hitting 6245. This is the big one for the crew that charges.

Friday the 28th sees the swell peak at 15ft SSW with a fresh offshore wind. The energy is huge (12119) and it’s clean, but this is for top-tier experts only. The wave quality is there, but the size is intimidating.

Saturday the 29th drops to 13ft in the morning with moderate offshore wind, still massive and clean. By afternoon it’s 12ft and still offshore – still only for the brave.

Sunday the 30th is a welcome drop back to 8ft S swell, glassy in the morning, and it feels manageable again. Energy is still high (2618) but it’s a better size for strong intermediates.

From Monday the 31st through the first week of September, the swell fades quickly. Monday morning has 4ft SSW under offshore wind, but by Tuesday the 1st it’s down to 2ft or less. There’s a real gap here with very small surf until Thursday the 3rd when a 5ft SW swell returns under offshore wind.

The real standout in the second week is actually Saturday the 5th. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a very long 20-second period. However, the wind turns onshore in the afternoon, so the morning window on the 5th could be worth a look, but it’s marginal with a cross-shore breeze. Sunday the 6th brings back glassy conditions with 6ft SW swell and a 16-second period – clean and promising, but still a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Best on offer: Sunday the 23rd morning for the biggest clean point surf in the first week, and Thursday the 27th morning for the experts chasing serious size and power.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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4
4
4
4
4
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4
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
6
7
9
8
8
8
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SSW
16
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1
SSW
18
2.2
SW
16
3
SSW
18
3
SSW
17
4.5
SSW
17
4.5
SSW
17
4.5
SSW
17
4.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1150
1099
1650
2590
2290
1722
2441
2311
1647
1083
965
531
478
644
2291
5274
6174
12122
12119
12553
11701
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
5
SE
5
SE
0
SW
5
NW
0
N
5
SW
5
SW
5
NW
5
SW
5
SSW
5
WNW
5
WSW
5
S
5
SE
5
SSW
15
S
10
SE
30
SE
35
SE
30
SE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
12:18PM0.37m
10:24PM0.37m
12:07PM0.39m
10:54PM0.42m
12:11PM0.43m
11:20PM0.47m
12:21PM0.46m
11:44PM0.52m
12:36PM0.50m
00:09AM0.56m
12:54PM0.53m
00:36AM0.58m
1:14PM0.56m
1:03AM0.60m
Low Tide
4:53PM0.31m
5:06AM0.16m
5:08PM0.27m
5:28AM0.12m
5:28PM0.23m
5:51AM0.08m
5:51PM0.20m
6:14AM0.05m
6:15PM0.17m
6:37AM0.04m
6:40PM0.15m
7:01AM0.03m
7:06PM0.13m
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clear
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6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:06
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
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6:07
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Temp °C
23
23
22
23
23
22
22
22
22
23
23
22
23
23
22
23
23
22
22
21
21
Feels °C
25
25
23
25
25
24
23
23
23
24
24
23
25
24
23
23
22
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19
17
18
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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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