Saint Leu Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° S 55.29° E

Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 07 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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,597 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Leu in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM. 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 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 14th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up on the cards for Saint Leu, so let’s get into it.

The pattern’s setting up nicely from the get-go. We kick off Friday morning, 7th August, with a clean 3ft SSW swell, glassy conditions and a light easterly breeze. The water’s sitting at 77° – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable without a steamer. It’s only a point break, but it’s consistent and exposed, so that SW swell has some push. The combined energy is moderate (382), and with a 12-second period, it’s a proper groundswell – nice shape, but keep an eye on set spacing. The afternoon cleans up even more, dropping to 1.6ft but with a very long 22-second period from the SSW, and a light SE offshore breeze. The energy’s still moderate (522), but that period is a standout – it’s going to be glassy, clean, and the wave’ll have real length. This is a gem of a session.

Saturday morning, 8th August, the swell bumps to 4.3ft from the SSW, period 18 seconds, and offshore SE wind. The energy jumps to strong (1066) – this is a proper solid pulse. The water’s a touch warmer than normal, and the break is exposed, handling the SSW direction well. It’s a standout for the weekend: clean, consistent, and for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds at 4.6ft SW, period 16 seconds, still offshore and clean, energy near 990 – still strong.

Sunday morning, 9th August, is glassy again with a 4.3ft SW swell, 15-second period, and light S wind. Energy sits at 776 – moderate but clean. The morning’s the pick, with the afternoon similar but light SE wind.

Monday morning, 10th August, is glassy with a 4.3ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a WNW breeze – light cross-offshore. The afternoon sees the swell nudge up to 4.9ft SW, 16 seconds, and a SSW cross-offshore breeze. Energy jumps to 1113 – strong. This is for experienced surfers only, as the size is getting up there, but it’s clean and well-shaped.

Tuesday, 11th August, brings a 4.3ft SW swell, 14-second period, glassy in the morning with a light W wind, and a clean afternoon with a S cross-offshore. Energy moderate (746-757). Wednesday morning, 12th August, is similar with a 4.6ft SW swell, 14 seconds, and a S cross-offshore. The afternoon turns onshore from the NW, so it’s marginal. Skip that.

Thursday, 13th August, the swell builds to 5.2ft SW, 13 seconds, but the wind is cross-on in the morning and onshore in the afternoon. Energy is strong (954-1069), but the quality drops – marginal for paddle surfing.

Now, the real standout stretch starts Friday, 14th August. The morning sees a 6.2ft SW swell, 13 seconds, with a cross-shore wind – marginal. But the afternoon is magic: 6.2ft SSW swell, 11-second period, glassy calm winds. Energy is very strong (1823). This is excellent for experienced surfers, and that glassy finish is a gift.

Saturday, 15th August, fires up. Morning: 4.6ft S swell, 19-second period, offshore SE wind, energy very strong (3126). Afternoon: 7.2ft S swell, 18 seconds, offshore SE, energy through the roof (4941). This is big, powerful, and clean – experts only. The water’s a touch warmer than normal, and the S direction is a shift from the optimum SW, but with that energy and period, the point will handle it.

Sunday, 16th August, is the pick of the whole run. Morning: 9.8ft SSW swell, 17 seconds, glassy calm. Energy is massive (4272). This is a huge, clean groundswell – only for the best. The afternoon: 8.2ft SSW, 16 seconds, offshore SE, energy still enormous (3319). This is a true standout.

Monday, 17th August, continues with 7.2ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, offshore SSE wind, energy strong (2569). The afternoon: 7.2ft SSW, 15 seconds, offshore SE at 12 mph, energy 2262

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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0.9
SW
12
0.5
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22
1
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20
1.3
SSW
18
1.4
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16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
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1.3
SW
14
1.3
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1.3
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1.5
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16
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1.3
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1.3
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1.4
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14
1.4
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14
1.3
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13
1.6
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1.9
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12
2.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
216
265
790
954
940
724
757
736
647
736
1096
962
746
757
767
802
725
553
851
1042
1457
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
SE
10
E
10
SE
10
ESE
0
E
5
S
5
SE
0
WNW
5
WNW
5
SSW
5
SSE
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W
10
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10
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10
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High Tide
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
1:22PM0.56m
00:58AM0.61m
1:53PM0.56m
1:33AM0.61m
Low Tide
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
6:52AM-0.03m
6:59PM0.15m
7:27AM-0.02m
7:33PM0.14m
rain showers
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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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