Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,141 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
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 heading our way.
We’ve got a blank stretch to start – no good surf to talk about until Tuesday, August 26th. After that, we’re looking at a classic run of big, powerful SSW groundswells, but you’ll need to pick your moments.
Tuesday, August 26th starts things off a bit average with a light onshore flow on the morning session, but the afternoon is where it gets interesting. At Saint Leu, the wind goes glassy and we’ve got a clean 4 ft SSW swell with a long 18-second period. The combined energy is strong (1701). That is a beautiful, smooth setup for an evening session – long lines from the Point that will hold up nicely.
Wednesday, August 27th is when the real size rears up. The morning shows a solid 10 ft SSW groundswell at a 17-second period with light cross-off wind. That is a serious swell, only for experienced surfers. The afternoon pushes it to 12 ft and it’s still clean. The energy readings are huge (5721 and 6364) – this is proper, heavy water.
Friday, August 28th hits a peak. We’re talking 13 ft to 15 ft of SSW swell, but the wind is fresh offshore from the SE at 18-22 mph. That’s a tough paddle-out and extreme conditions. The energy numbers are wild (8525 and 10847) but this is an expert-only window. Even so, it’s the standout period for raw power.
Saturday, August 29th eases a little to 12 ft-13 ft with cleaner offshore winds. Still huge, still only for those with the skill and the fitness. The water temp is about 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal around this time of year.
Sunday, August 30th sees the swell dropping to a more manageable 8 ft-8 ft, and by the afternoon it turns glassy again. That’s a great day for the strong intermediate and up – clean, powerful, but not terrifying.
Monday, August 31st the swell drops to 4 ft, still clean in the morning. The combined energy is moderate (514). A nice end to the big run.
After that we go into a long flat spell. From Tuesday, September 1st right through to Saturday, September 5th, the waves are tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with only a few knee-high dribblers. A classic September lull.
There’s a brief pulse on Saturday, September 5th afternoon – 5 ft SSW with glassy conditions at Saint Leu. That’s a fun, small session if you’re desperate.
Then on Monday, September 7th another big SSW swell shows in the forecast, building to 12 ft with light offshore winds. The energy jumps up again (4511). By Tuesday, September 8th it’s 13 ft-15 ft, again with offshore wind from the SE. That second pulse is genuinely special – the combined energy hits 12110, the wind is clean, and the period is 14-18 seconds. That’s a world-class, expert-level window for Saint Leu. Keep an eye on it – long-range, so not locked in, but very promising.
The standout run is without a doubt Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th – the biggest and most consistent push of the outlook. For raw power and clean faces, expert surfers should be looking hard at that Saturday and Sunday.
Keep your wetsuit handy and your wits sharper.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1083 | 980 | 785 | 685 | 975 | 3139 | 5663 | 6290 | 8885 | 7971 | 10847 | 9462 | 6353 | 5387 | 3859 | 2659 | 2012 | 931 | 503 | 411 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:21PM0.46m | 11:44PM0.52m | 12:36PM0.50m | 00:09AM0.56m | 12:54PM0.53m | 00:36AM0.58m | 1:14PM0.56m | 1:03AM0.60m | 1:36PM0.58m | 1:32AM0.59m | 2:00PM0.58m | 2:02AM0.57m | 2:25PM0.57m | 2:35AM0.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:51PM0.20m | 6:14AM0.05m | 6:15PM0.17m | 6:37AM0.04m | 6:40PM0.15m | 7:01AM0.03m | 7:06PM0.13m | 7:24AM0.03m | 7:33PM0.11m | 7:49AM0.05m | 8:02PM0.11m | 8:14AM0.08m | 8:34PM0.11m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SE 9 |
1083 | 980 | 785 | 685 | 534 | 3139 | 5663 | 6290 | 8885 | 7971 | 10847 | 9462 | 6353 | 5387 | 3859 | 2659 | 2012 | 931 | 503 | 411 | 149 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 11 |
121 | 19 | 221 | 160 | 975 | 550 | 58 | 37 | 19 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 201 | 172 | 155 | 202 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | — | SW 21 | SSW 19 | S 11 | S 11 | E 8 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NNE 7 |
21 | — | 18 | 332 | 192 | 116 | 33 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 11 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
— | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 554 | 326 | 515 | 565 | 1044 | 840 | 861 | 973 | 561 | 1113 | 1079 | 1026 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
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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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