Saint Leu Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° S 55.29° E

Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 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: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,055 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The surf’s been a bit quiet to kick things off, but there’s a solid run of clean swell coming our way. We're looking at a good window starting Thursday the 6th, with the real juice showing up over the weekend and into the following week.

Thursday morning will be small and a little crossed up at Saint Leu (Réunion), with a 3ft SSW swell and a period around 13 seconds. It’s not exactly firing, but the afternoon cleans right up to glassy conditions, still small but rideable. It’s a slow start, but the energy’s already building.

Friday sees the wind swing offshore, which is a major plus. Morning has a clean 3ft SW swell, and by the afternoon it’s dropping in size to 2ft but the period jumps way up to 22 seconds, giving it that long-period push. The energy is still on the weaker side though, so don’t expect much push.

Now, Saturday the 8th is where things start to get interesting. The morning brings a proper 4ft SSW groundswell at 18 seconds, and the energy jumps to a moderate 1041. With glassy offshore wind, this is going to be your first standout session. This is a point break, and with that long-period swell, it's going to be lining up beautifully. The afternoon holds size at 5ft and stays clean, still very good.

Sunday keeps the momentum, with a glassy 4ft SW swell in the morning and a perfectly calm afternoon at 4ft. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a springsuit is fine.

Monday has a bit of a funk in the morning with a cross-on wind, but the afternoon turns it right back on with a clean 5ft SW swell and the energy back up over 1000. This is another excellent window for experienced surfers. Tuesday looks good too, with glassy conditions and consistent 4ft SW swell, even with a little rain possible.

Wednesday the 12th brings the biggest swell of this first push, with 5ft SW at 14 seconds in the morning and still glassy. It’s pushing into that size where it’s getting more serious.

The second week starts to ramp up even more. Thursday the 13th morning is nice with a moderate offshore breeze and a clean 4ft SW swell. But the afternoon is a whole different story. The swell jumps to 8ft SSW and the energy goes ballistic at 2048. This is big and powerful, expert territory only. The wind is strong offshore, making it look heavy.

Friday the 14th is big, powerful, and raw. Morning sees 6ft SW with a fresh offshore wind, but the afternoon brings a huge 8ft SSW with the energy measuring a massive 3707. This is not a day for the faint of heart. The wave commentary says it’s marginal, but the energy is undeniable.

The standout of the whole period looks to be Saturday the 15th into Sunday the 16th. Saturday is excellent, with 5ft SW and a long 19-second period in the morning, and 6ft SW in the afternoon. But Sunday is the one. The morning has a solid 10ft SSW swell at 17 seconds with the energy reading 4294. This is a very strong, very long-period groundswell, and with light offshore wind, Saint Leu is going to be absolutely pumping. This is for experts only. Afternoon remains excellent at 8ft.

Monday the 17th is still heavy but easing, with a clean 6ft SSW in the morning and a more friendly 5ft in the afternoon. The energy is still strong, but it's a step down from the peak.

After that, the swell fades out pretty quickly through Tuesday and Wednesday, dropping back to under 3ft and the energy weakening a lot. The last real day of note is Thursday the 20th, but the wind is onshore and it’s small, so it's not worth your time. There’s a little knee-high blip on Friday the 21st but it’s not going to be anything special.

So, to wrap it up, the clear standout is Sunday the 16th of August for the big, powerful, clean groundswell. If that’s too much, Saturday the 8th is your best call for a more manageable, high-quality session. The middle of the second week holds some serious size, but it’s for the crew who are ready to charge.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.5
SSW
22
1
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
384
313
299
290
178
265
790
954
940
724
757
590
647
736
1014
988
746
736
936
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
WSW
5
WNW
5
ESE
10
ESE
15
SE
5
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15
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10
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5
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5
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0
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0
WNW
5
WNW
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SW
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SSW
5
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Wind State
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off
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High Tide
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
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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23
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22
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Feels °C
27
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Réunion Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Saint Leu, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Réunion Island, consider staying in Saint-Leu which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Réunion Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Saint-Paul which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Saint-Louis, Le Tampon and Saint-Pierre.

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