
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,254 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saint Leu in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Saint-Leu.
We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards here, starting this Tuesday the 7th. The water is sitting at 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nice.
The forecast starts off with a punch, but it’s got some complications. Tuesday afternoon sees a 10-foot southerly swell rolling in, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph offshore from the southeast. That’s clean, but the size and energy (2984) mean this is for experienced surfers only – way too big for beginners. The period is 12 seconds, so there’s good power behind it.
Wednesday the 8th is where things start to get really good. The morning drops to 7 feet from the south, with a light 6 mph offshore breeze. The energy is still strong at 1122, and with a period of 11 seconds, the waves will have shape and push. This is a standout session – excellent conditions for the crew who know what they’re doing. By the afternoon, it eases to 6 feet from the SSE, and the wind goes glassy. That’s clean surf, ideal for a long session.
Thursday the 9th morning is another beauty – 5 feet from the SSE, glassy conditions, and the energy is moderate at 552. The wind is actually coming from the optimum direction (WSW), so the point is working perfectly. This is a real highlight: clean, manageable, and fun for a wider range of surfers.
Friday the 10th keeps the good vibes going with 4 feet swell, but pay attention – this is a long-period groundswell of 15 seconds from the southwest. That means the waves will have plenty of power and shape, especially here at the point. The wind is glassy in the morning and light cross-off in the afternoon. The energy is moderate (562 and 675), but the quality will feel better than the size suggests.
Saturday the 11th sees a jump back up to 6 feet to 6 feet from the southwest, but the wind turns cross-onshore, putting a bit of chop on the face. Still surfable, but not as clean as the days before.
Now, here’s the big one: Sunday the 12th. The morning brings 8 feet from the SSW with a 15-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is huge at 3238 – this is a serious groundswell. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers only. The afternoon stays glassy with the same size. This is the standout of the whole run for the advanced crew.
Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th see the swell dropping back a bit, but there’s still plenty of wave. Tuesday afternoon offers a clean 5 feet from the southwest, with a light cross-off breeze – a nice window for a paddle.
Wednesday the 15th afternoon looks promising again: 7 feet from the south, clean with a light cross-off, and solid energy (1471). Another excellent session for the experienced.
Thursday the 16th morning is glassy with 6 feet from the south, then the afternoon jumps to 10 feet from the SSE, but the wind goes onshore. That afternoon is messy.
Friday the 17th is a sneaky good one: 4 feet from the SSW, but a 14-second period and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is moderate at 1046, but the quality will be high. Clean, fun waves.
After that, the surf slowly winds down through the weekend and into the following week. Saturday the 18th has smaller, shorter-period swell, but the afternoon is clean with a cross-off. Sunday the 19th morning is a write-off – only 1 feet and poor conditions – but the afternoon picks back up to 6 feet and goes glassy. A bit of hope.
Then Monday the 20th brings a proper pulse: 6 feet to 7 feet from the SSW, with a 16-second period and a gentle to moderate offshore breeze. Excellent conditions for the experienced again.
Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd see the swell drop off, but the wind is strong offshore (19 to 25 mph). That keeps it clean, but it’s hard work paddling into. The period is long, so the energy is there, but you’ll need to be fit.
All in all, the standout sessions are Wednesday the 8th morning, Thursday the 9th morning, and Sunday the 12th for the big stuff. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2568 | 1586 | 951 | 720 | 296 | 428 | 255 | 188 | 525 | 459 | 853 | 1271 | 1533 | 1255 | 3238 | 2784 | 2296 | 1736 | 1559 | 1218 | 1011 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on |
High Tide | 5:53PM0.46m | 6:03AM0.40m | 7:06PM0.46m | 8:04AM0.38m | 8:31PM0.47m | 9:59AM0.40m | 9:46PM0.49m | 11:13AM0.44m | 10:47PM0.52m | 12:08PM0.48m | 11:39PM0.55m | 12:56PM0.51m | 00:26AM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:20AM0.25m | 12:20PM0.22m | 2:07AM0.23m | 2:01PM0.24m | 3:36AM0.17m | 3:35PM0.24m | 4:40AM0.10m | 4:45PM0.22m | 5:33AM0.04m | 5:40PM0.19m | 6:20AM-0.01m | 6:28PM0.18m | 7:05AM-0.03m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | |
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | 5:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
208 | 1586 | 951 | 720 | 287 | 428 | 255 | 111 | 525 | 459 | 853 | 1271 | 1533 | 1255 | 3238 | 2784 | 2296 | 1736 | 1559 | 1218 | 1011 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSE 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SW 15 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
208 | 156 | 171 | 167 | 296 | 109 | 84 | 188 | 79 | 57 | 171 | 57 | 55 | 1005 | 276 | 50 | 66 | 43 | 52 | 255 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 13 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SE 9 | SSE 12 | S 11 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | E 15 |
— | 121 | 102 | 33 | 88 | 15 | 85 | 73 | 37 | 216 | 59 | 14 | 3 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — |
2568 | 618 | 475 | 377 | 907 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 386 | — | — | 71 | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 17 | 0 | 14 |
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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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