Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards for Saint-Leu, so let’s get into it.

The water is sitting at a warm 77°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

We kick off this Sunday, the 26th, with a bit of a slow start. Morning shows a 3ft SW swell with a very long 20-second period, but the energy is weak (896) and conditions are only marginal. By the afternoon, we see a slight bump to 4ft from the SSW with moderate energy (1522), but the wind is cross-on, so it’s nothing to write home about. We’ll wait for better.

Monday the 27th is where things get interesting. Overnight, a solid 12ft SW groundswell rolls in, packing strong energy (5254). The period is a long 16 seconds, so expect proper lines. This is expert territory – over 8ft and powerful. The morning is clean with an offshore wind, but the afternoon turns a little cross-on. Still, for the experienced crew, this is a serious session.

The standout of the whole forecast, without a doubt, is Tuesday the 28th. Morning brings a 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period and glassy conditions. The wind is dead calm from the SW, and the water is like a mirror. The energy is strong (3442). This is the kind of morning that makes you late for work. The afternoon holds up with a 8ft SSW swell, even longer period at 17 seconds, and remains glassy. This is top-tier Saint-Leu. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Wednesday the 29th keeps the quality high with 7ft SSW swell and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy drops a bit (1823), but it’s still excellent. The afternoon goes totally calm, with zero wind and glassy 7ft waves. Clean, lined-up, and all yours.

Thursday the 30th through Saturday the 1st of August sees the swell ease back to the 4ft to 6ft range, but the conditions remain excellent. Morning winds are offshore or glassy, and the energy is moderate. Great for a wider range of skill levels, but still a quality wave.

Sunday the 2nd of August is a mixed bag. The morning is glassy with 6ft SSW swell, but the afternoon turns cross-on, so the window is tighter.

Now, looking into the second week, Monday the 3rd of August brings a solid return of energy. A 10ft SSW swell with strong energy (3448) and glassy morning conditions. This is another expert-level day. Tuesday the 4th stays solid at 8ft with clean winds.

We get a shift in wind on Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August. The swell drops to 5ft-6ft, but a fresh offshore wind from the SE kicks in, blowing at 15-18 mph. This will clean up the face nicely, but it’s a stiff breeze. The period drops to 8-9 seconds, so it’s a shorter period windswell. Still, with that offshore wind, there will be some fun, punchy walls.

The last real standout in the long-range is Monday the 10th of August. An 8ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and strong energy (4021) combines with a gentle offshore wind from the SE. This is a promising one, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best on offer is Tuesday the 28th of July – glassy, solid swell, and perfect conditions. Monday the 27th and Monday the 10th of August are the other two heavy hitters for the experts.

Rusty.

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