Saint Leu Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° S 55.29° E

Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 04 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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with S 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
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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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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
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SW
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0.8
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12
0.5
SSW
22
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19
1.2
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18
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16
1.3
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15
1.2
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14
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14
0.9
SW
18
1.5
SW
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1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
171
166
171
287
382
384
261
299
241
178
263
782
826
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733
685
598
518
510
1123
1091
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
WNW
5
WNW
5
W
15
WSW
5
SE
10
SW
10
SE
10
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10
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10
SE
5
ESE
10
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15
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NW
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10
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WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
4:05PM0.50m
4:13AM0.43m
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
Low Tide
10:18PM0.20m
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
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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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