Saint Leu surfForecast / Réunion / Reunion

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 +04
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Saint Leu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
27.3° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 12th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 16th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 16th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.5
SW
18
2.2
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2
SW
14
2.5
SW
16
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
299
309
350
181
212
176
581
1420
2384
1784
1616
3142
2358
1796
1285
1270
2144
1773
1308
1094
668
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
W
5
SSW
5
SW
5
S
5
E
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
5
SE
5
SE
5
WSW
5
W
5
SSE
0
SE
10
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
5
S
15
SE
5
SE
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
glassy
off
glassy
High Tide
10:16PM0.52m
10:24AM0.49m
10:50PM0.57m
11:13AM0.52m
11:25PM0.60m
11:59AM0.55m
00:01AM0.61m
12:46PM0.55m
00:37AM0.61m
1:33PM0.53m
1:15AM0.59m
2:23PM0.50m
1:53AM0.56m
Low Tide
3:49PM0.15m
4:31AM0.17m
4:31PM0.13m
5:10AM0.11m
5:13PM0.11m
5:49AM0.05m
5:54PM0.11m
6:29AM0.01m
6:34PM0.12m
7:11AM-0.01m
7:15PM0.15m
7:55AM-0.01m
7:56PM0.18m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
1
2
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
25
25
26
26
25
26
24
24
26
26
25
28
28
28
28
28
27
26
26
25
27
27
26
27
28
28
27
24
24
27
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SE
6
1.2
SW
14
1.5
SW
18
2.2
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2
SW
14
2.5
SW
16
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
299
309
350
181
212
36
581
1420
2384
1784
1616
3142
2358
1796
1285
1270
2144
1773
1308
1094
668
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SE
7
1.3
SW
13
0.8
SE
5
0.9
SE
6
0.2
SSE
11
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
1.2
SSW
16
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
Energy kJ
161
161
42
25
21
176
45
577
41
46
12
56
82
86
717
58
61
133
120
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
21
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
SE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SE
9
0.6
S
16
Energy kJ
158
111
87
53
31
93
285
16
15
7
19
10
312
115
193
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
8
0.7
SE
5
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.1
SE
6
1.7
ESE
8
0.9
SE
8
1.1
E
9
1.7
ESE
9
0.9
SE
9
1.7
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
Energy kJ
145
279
245
226
245
341
27
353
357
77
422
120
198
464
138
550
472
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
17
0
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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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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