Saint Leu Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° S 55.29° E

Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
24.8° C
1.9° 

Saint Leu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Saint Leu surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,550 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with S 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 (Aug 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking on the West Coast for the next couple of weeks. This run is all about Saint-Leu, a classic point break that's going to see a proper pulse of energy. Water temps are sitting at 25°, which feels a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nice.

We kick off the action on Tuesday afternoon, 18 August, with a solid start. A 3ft south swell, 12-second period, and light cross-offshore wind from the SW make for clean, fun lines. The combined energy is pumping at (470), a good sign that there's some push in the water.

Wednesday, 19 August, we get a morning session with a clean 3ft S swell and a light onshore wind. Then the afternoon glass off is a beauty – 3ft S swell, glassy conditions, and a light breeze from SSW. That's the kind of clean you wait for.

Thursday, 20 August, is another gem. Morning glass with zero wind and a 2ft SW groundswell, 16-second period. That's long-period energy that will wrap perfectly around the point. The combined energy is strong at (443). The afternoon holds similar, clean and glassy.

Friday, 21 August, the swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW. The morning is a bit on the cross shore, but the afternoon cleans right up with cross-offshore wind and a combined energy of (691). That's a good afternoon session.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Saturday, 22 August, is a standout. The morning brings 6ft SW swell with glassy conditions and a combined energy of (1188). The afternoon is even better: 6ft SW swell, zero wind, glassy as a lake, and energy at (1467). This is excellent for experienced surfers – the point will be working with clean, powerful lines.

Sunday, 23 August, the swell hits 8ft in the morning, which is getting into the big stuff. The wind is a bit on it though. The afternoon is the real gem: 8ft SW swell with absolutely glassy conditions. That's a proper session for the crew who know what they're doing.

Monday, 24 August, keeps the run going with a 7ft SSW groundswell, glassy morning, and combined energy of (2302). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns onshore, so get it early.

The next few days ease off a bit, with smaller, messy conditions through Tuesday and Wednesday of that week.

Then we get a massive, promising long-range signal. Around Wednesday, 26 August, the swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period. The wind goes offshore from the SE at 12 mph. The combined energy explodes to (4321). Thursday, 27 August, is another monster, with 10ft SSW swell, same long period, and offshore wind. Energy is (4612). This is expert territory.

But the absolute standout of the entire 16-day window is Friday, 28 August. This is the one. We’re looking at a massive 15ft SSW groundswell, 15-second period, with light cross-offshore wind in the morning and glassy conditions in the afternoon. The combined energy is insane: (10134) for the morning session. This is exceptional, heavy-duty point surf for expert surfers only. It will be a proper, world-class day at Saint-Leu, but you need to know what you’re doing.

From the 29th onward, it stays chunky but slowly dropping, with smaller, cleaner waves tailing off into the start of September. There's plenty of action through the whole run, just pick your days. Expect crowds at Saint-Leu, especially on the standouts – it's a famous wave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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4
4
4
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
264
242
191
195
146
248
212
313
746
659
911
1150
1200
1650
2446
1979
1778
2090
1834
1289
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
WNW
10
WNW
5
SSW
10
ESE
0
SSW
5
SE
5
NW
5
SW
5
SSE
5
SE
5
S
0
S
5
NW
5
W
0
WSW
5
SE
0
WSW
5
WNW
0
SW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
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glassy
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glassy
glassy
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cross
cross-off
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glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
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High Tide
3:42AM0.37m
3:43PM0.43m
4:00AM0.31m
3:53PM0.39m
2:25PM0.36m
12:18PM0.37m
10:24PM0.37m
12:07PM0.39m
10:54PM0.42m
12:11PM0.43m
11:20PM0.47m
Low Tide
10:07PM0.22m
9:15AM0.25m
10:50PM0.25m
8:18AM0.27m
5:38AM0.26m
4:46AM0.21m
4:53PM0.31m
5:06AM0.16m
5:08PM0.27m
5:28AM0.12m
5:28PM0.23m
rain showers
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:39
6:37
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6:35
6:35
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6:05
6:06
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6:07
 mm
1
Temp °C
24
23
24
23
22
23
22
22
23
22
22
22
22
22
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22
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22
22
Feels °C
25
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24
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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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