Saint Leu Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° S 55.29° E

Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
24.5° C
1.1° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,418 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with SSW 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 (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 21st Jul)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
5
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
S
13
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SSW
20
2
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1648
1177
1140
1174
1077
1057
689
647
464
573
631
701
681
552
732
581
471
1281
2490
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
W
0
WSW
5
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
5
E
15
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
5
SSW
15
SE
0
SSE
5
NW
15
WSW
5
W
25
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
off
off
glassy
off
off
off
glassy
off
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
4:44AM0.37m
5:29PM0.41m
6:03AM0.32m
6:28PM0.39m
11:41AM0.34m
8:59PM0.38m
11:55AM0.36m
10:16PM0.40m
12:10PM0.39m
10:58PM0.43m
12:27PM0.41m
11:31PM0.47m
Low Tide
11:24PM0.27m
10:58AM0.26m
1:04AM0.28m
11:13AM0.30m
3:27AM0.25m
2:37PM0.32m
4:35AM0.20m
4:18PM0.30m
5:12AM0.16m
5:04PM0.27m
5:42AM0.12m
5:37PM0.24m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:52
6:52
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:54
5:55
5:55
5:57
5:57
5:57
 mm
2
Temp °C
22
22
22
22
23
23
22
22
22
21
22
22
22
23
23
22
22
21
19
Feels °C
24
24
25
24
23
22
22
21
20
19
23
21
23
22
23
23
20
19
16
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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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