Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming up for Saint Leu. This is a classic point break setup, so when it’s on, it’s on. Right now we’ve got a bit of a slow start before things get real.

The first bit of action we’re seeing is this Monday afternoon, the 31st of August. There’s a clean 4ft S swell rolling in with a 12-second period, and it’s glassy – not a breath of wind. The water’s sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 499, so it’s not a monster, but it’s a fun, clean wave. This is a nice little warm-up.

The rest of the first week is pretty quiet, with small, weak swells and mostly poor, crossed-up conditions through the morning of Thursday the 3rd. There’s a couple of glassy windows on Thursday the 3rd, but the swell’s barely 2ft – more of a paddle than a surf.

Then things take a turn. Friday the 4th picks up in the afternoon with a 5ft SSW groundswell carrying serious energy (1336). The wind is light and cross, and while it’s a bit bumpy, the size is coming in. That sets the stage for the weekend.

Saturday the 5th is a solid day, especially the afternoon. You’ve got 5ft of clean S/SW swell, glassy conditions, and a decent 14-second period. It’s not the biggest, but it’ll be clean and fun for a good crew. The morning is a touch bigger at 6ft but with some cross-bump.

Now, the real standout is Sunday the 6th. The morning is pure magic: 4ft of SW groundswell, dead calm, glassy as a mirror. That 13-second period gives it shape and punch. It’s a beautiful set-up for experienced surfers, but the size is still manageable for a strong intermediate. This is the one to point your boards at for the best quality session of this first stretch.

But hold on – the real beast shows up the following week. Monday the 7th kicks off with 7ft SSW swell and glassy conditions in the morning. Then it’s full-on Tuesday the 8th: 15ft of solid SSW groundswell, with a 15-second period and clean offshore winds from the SE all day. The combined energy is absolutely massive – we’re talking 9183 and 9750. This is expert territory only. It’s big, powerful, and raw. The point will be working at its finest, but only for the brave. The wind stays offshore and clean right through Wednesday the 9th, still a solid 15ft.

That huge swell eases by Thursday the 10th, down to 10ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore, so it’s less appealing. The following week, the 11th and 12th, sees a drop down to 6ft and 5ft with some glassy windows, but the energy is much weaker (932 and 628). There’s another pulse around the 14th and 15th of September with 7-8ft swells and solid offshore winds, but the wind is fresh to strong, making it a bit wild. That’s one for the experienced crew who don’t mind a battle.

So, the absolute standout for quality is Sunday 6th September morning – clean, glassy, and a solid 4ft groundswell on a classic point. For sheer power and spectacle, Tuesday 8th September is the big one, but that’s strictly for experts. Keep an eye on the long-range promise of the 14th-15th, but with that wind, it’s a gamble.

Stay frothy.
Rusty

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