
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,281 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at the next couple of weeks for us. Let’s get into it.
The big news is that we’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but it takes a little while to get going. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but once the trades get back, this place is going to be pumping.
We start on Sunday the 12th at Saint Leu with a solid 10ft SW swell rolling in. The wave energy is very strong (3281), a proper groundswell with a 15-second period, so there’s plenty of punch. But the wind is a light cross-shore, and the conditions are described as marginal. It’s a powerful wave and an advanced spot, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. The water temp is 76°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Monday the 13th looks better, with the swell easing to 8ft SW and a 14-second period. The morning delivers a clean, gentle offshore wind from the SE. That’s the combo we want here. The energy is still very strong (2180), and the conditions are rated excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout.
The real gold starts on Tuesday the 14th. The swell drops to 7ft from the SSW, but the period is still a solid 13 seconds, and the morning is glassy. Dead calm, glassy conditions with a good swell at a world-class point break. This is a top pick. The energy is moderate-to-strong (1426), and it’s going to be clean and lined up.
The pattern holds through Wednesday the 15th with a 5ft SSW swell and a clean offshore wind in the morning. The energy is still moderate (1165). It’s a smaller day but still very good.
After that, the size drops away for a few days. Thursday the 16th through Saturday the 19th sees smaller waves, mostly under 4ft. The energy drops to weak levels (below 700). There are some clean windows, but the power is just not there. This is a quiet patch.
Then, from Sunday the 20th, the oven gets turned back on. A big SSW swell arrives, pushing 8ft with a 16-second period. The energy is extremely strong (3903). The wind is a moderate offshore from the SSE. This is a big, powerful groundswell, and it’s going to be a handful for intermediates. It’s an expert-only day.
The pulse continues through the next week. Monday the 21st has 7ft SSW swell, still with strong energy (1454) and clean offshore wind. Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd keep the quality high with 5ft to 4ft SSW swells and consistent offshore winds. The energy stays moderate, and the conditions are clean.
The real standout of the whole forecast, though, is Sunday the 27th. We’re looking at a 8ft SSW swell, a 17-18 second period, and very strong energy (3417). The wind is a moderate offshore from the SE. The conditions are described as “excellent.” This is a full-on, world-class day at Saint Leu. It’s a long-range call, so treat it as promising, but if it holds, it’s going to be the best day of the month.
Overall, the first week has a few days of quality with the glassy mornings and offshore winds, but the second week is where the real size and power come in. The wind looks like it locks in from the SE, which is perfect for this break. Keep an eye on the 27th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3281 | 2708 | 2265 | 2125 | 2037 | 1567 | 1426 | 875 | 1009 | 746 | 304 | 226 | 123 | 127 | 69 | 412 | 692 | 602 | 277 | 155 | 322 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | on | off | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 12:08PM0.48m | 11:39PM0.55m | 12:56PM0.51m | 00:26AM0.58m | 1:39PM0.53m | 1:08AM0.60m | 2:19PM0.53m | 1:48AM0.59m | 2:57PM0.52m | 2:26AM0.57m | 3:32PM0.50m | 3:01AM0.54m | 4:04PM0.48m | 3:35AM0.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:40PM0.19m | 6:20AM-0.01m | 6:28PM0.18m | 7:05AM-0.03m | 7:10PM0.17m | 7:46AM-0.03m | 7:51PM0.17m | 8:26AM-0.01m | 8:29PM0.19m | 9:03AM0.04m | 9:07PM0.21m | 9:37AM0.09m | 9:46PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
3281 | 2708 | 2265 | 2125 | 2037 | 1567 | 1426 | 875 | 1009 | 746 | 140 | 112 | 132 | 86 | 97 | 412 | 692 | 602 | 277 | 82 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SW 16 |
36 | 36 | 29 | 55 | 38 | 30 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 304 | 226 | 123 | 127 | 69 | 97 | 78 | 123 | 95 | 147 | 322 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 21 | SSE 15 | SW 18 | SSW 10 |
— | — | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 419 | 60 | 53 | 30 | 88 | 31 | 46 | 5 | 17 | 79 | 155 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | E 10 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 523 | — | 355 | 477 | 34 | 354 | — | 363 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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