Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. Saint-Leu (Réunion) is the go-to spot here, and it’s a world-class point break that’s about to fire. The forecast is packed with quality, but there are a couple of absolute standout days you won’t want to miss.

The energy kicks off on Tuesday the 21st of July. The swell is a solid 7 ft, coming out of the SSW with a period of 12 seconds. The combined swell energy is hitting 1293, which is moderate to strong. The wind is glassy—completely calm in the afternoon—making for exceptional, clean lines for experienced surfers. This is a proper start.

Wednesday the 22nd holds onto that energy, with 6 ft S swell at a punchy 13 seconds. The wind swings offshore from the SSE, 9 mph, keeping the faces clean and hollow. The energy stays high, around 1347. This is serious point break surfing.

Thursday the 23rd it drops a touch to 5 ft S swell, but it’s still very good. The offshore breeze holds, and the wave energy is still moderate at 986. A good, fun day.

Friday the 24th is a sneaky good one. The swell dips to 4 ft, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 15 seconds from the SW. That long period means shaped-up, lined-up sets. The morning is glassy, and by the afternoon the offshore wind cleans it up perfectly. The crowds are possible here, but on a day like this, the trade-off is worth it.

Now, for the standout. The absolute highlight is on Monday the 27th of July. The swell jumps to a massive 12 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. The combined swell energy is a staggering 6761. This is expert territory only. The wind is solid offshore at 12 mph, keeping the heavy lines as clean as you could ask for. This is a day for the brave and the skilled.

Tuesday the 28th is a great follow-up, with 7 ft SW swell dropping to 6 ft. The morning is glassy again, making for an incredible session.

Looking further out, there’s good energy on Friday the 31st of July. The swell comes back up to 8 ft from the SSW with a very long 18-19 second period. The combined energy is 3369. The wind is light offshore, so expect clean, long-running walls. This is a promising, high-quality swell for experienced surfers.

There are some questionable days late in the run, like the 1st and 2nd of August with onshore or cross-onshore winds and storm risk, but the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of August see a return to cleaner conditions with 4 ft to 5 ft SW groundswells and offshore breezes. Consistent, rideable, and clean.

Keep in mind that the water temperature is about average for this time of year.

This is a solid run. The 27th of July is the undeniable king, but there are waves almost every day. Get on it.

Rusty.

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