Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,341 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for our little slice of paradise over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a quiet start before things really fire up. Don’t expect much to happen at Saint Leu until later in the month, but when it kicks in, it’s going to be something special.
The first call is for Saturday the 15th. It’s not a classic. Swell is a touchy 6ft from the S, but that’s a long 20-second period groundswell – plenty of energy (5359) – but the wind is WSW cross-onshore at 6 mph, making it a bit bumpy for my liking. It’s really a day for the experienced crew ready to wrestle with a tricky line-up. Water temp is sitting at 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The real standout doesn’t arrive until Sunday the 23rd of August. Mark it down. We’re looking at a solid 13ft SSW swell with a 16-second period – that’s massive energy (8611). The wind on Sunday morning is a bit onshore from the NW, but the sea state is questionable. The afternoon turns it up a notch with scores suggesting a big session, even if conditions are still lumpy. This one is for experts only – 13ft is well into the big-wave territory.
But the absolute gem of the window, the one where you clear your schedule, is Thursday the 27th of August.
Morning session is going to be what we live for. 13ft of SSW groundswell, 17-second period – 8730 combined energy. That’s a massive, powerful groundswell hitting this exposed point, and with a light SE offshore breeze at just 6 mph, it’ll be clean. This is exceptional, expert-level surf. The afternoon backs off a bit to 12ft with an ESE offshore, still glassy and clean. If you’ve got the skills, this is the day.
Keep an eye on Wednesday the 26th as a warm-up. 12ft SSW at 15 seconds, clean and offshore in the morning – another solid expert day.
After that, the swell drops but stays fun right through to the 30th, with clean 5ft SW swell and glassy conditions on the Sunday afternoon. The water will still be a touch warmer than usual throughout.
During the first week there’s a gap of a few days with nothing epic, but from the 23rd onward, it’s consistent. Saint Leu is a consistent break when the swell hits it, so we’re in for a classic run. Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility – this isn’t beginner territory when it gets over 8ft, and most of this run is for the experienced crew. Crowds can be a factor here sometimes, but on a day like the 27th, locals will be out.
Stay stoked and stay safe out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4553 | 4035 | 3934 | 3393 | 1194 | 901 | 692 | 594 | 411 | 384 | 291 | 251 | 240 | 181 | 245 | 255 | 302 | 659 | 736 | 911 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | on | glassy | off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:34AM0.54m | 3:03PM0.52m | 2:59AM0.49m | 3:19PM0.49m | 3:22AM0.43m | 3:31PM0.46m | 3:42AM0.37m | 3:43PM0.43m | 4:00AM0.31m | 3:53PM0.39m | 2:25PM0.36m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37PM0.15m | 8:52AM0.11m | 9:07PM0.17m | 9:11AM0.16m | 9:36PM0.20m | 9:22AM0.21m | 10:07PM0.22m | 9:15AM0.25m | 10:50PM0.25m | 8:18AM0.27m | 5:38AM0.26m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 4553 | 4035 | 3934 | 3393 | 1115 | 901 | 673 | 594 | 411 | 384 | 291 | 251 | 240 | 181 | 245 | 255 | 295 | 659 | 736 | 911 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | E 9 | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 1842 | 2136 | 7 | 7 | 1194 | 875 | 692 | 301 | 301 | 206 | 162 | 147 | 151 | 113 | 94 | 98 | 302 | 40 | 16 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SE 6 | — | — | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | E 9 | SW 15 | S 18 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 569 | 38 | — | — | 7 | 143 | 43 | 2 | 301 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 25 | 68 | 95 | 150 | 39 | 3 | 11 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 4 | E 5 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 370 | 397 | 20 | 15 | — | — | 238 | 175 | 123 | — | — | — | — | 228 | — | 173 | 136 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
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