Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the pipeline for us at Saint Leu over the next couple of weeks.

Right from the get-go, Saturday morning the 4th of July, we’ve got a solid pulse pushing in. Swell is 6 ft from the SSW with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the NW. The water temp is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is strong (1061). For experienced surfers, this is prime—clean, lined-up waves peeling down the point. Afternoon holds similar quality, just a fraction smaller.

Sunday the 5th is a standout. Early morning sees a 5 ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, light offshore SSE breeze, and the energy jumps way up (1867). The point will be handling that beautifully—long, sweeping walls. By the afternoon it pumps up to 8 ft of SW swell (14-second period), still with that clean cross-off wind. This is serious size though; at over 8 ft this is strictly for the experienced crew. Energy is pumping at 2570.

Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th see the swell holding strong, but the wind picks up. You’ve got solid 7 ft to 10 ft SSW/S swells with moderate to fresh offshore breezes. It’s clean, but it’s big and a bit raw. Still good for the guys who live for those big-point drops. Energy is very high across these days—1954 to 2567.

By Wednesday the 8th, the wind backs right off to a light offshore, and we’ve got 7 ft to 7 ft SSE groundswell. Clean conditions, excellent for experienced surfers, with good energy (1242 / 1058). Thursday the 9th is a bit of a breather—smaller 3 ft to 4 ft S swell, glassy, but the energy dips (300-359). Still fun for a log or a mid-length.

Friday the 10th is a real sleeper. The swell is only 4 ft, but it’s a sweet 14-second SW groundswell with light offshore/cross-off wind. Combined energy at 717-855. The point will feel that pulse and offer clean, racetrack walls. Not huge, but quality.

Now, the real highlight of the whole run is from Saturday the 11th through Monday the 13th of July. Saturday sees 7 ft to 8 ft SW groundswell, 14 seconds, light offshore wind. Energy climbs hard (1929-2364). Sunday the 12th is the pinnacle—10 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, offshore wind all day, and combined energy absolutely thumping at 4278 to 4711. This is as good as it gets for experienced surfers. Monday the 13th keeps the fire burning with 8 ft SSW groundswell and glassy conditions—energy still well over 2500.

Tuesday the 14th holds solid with 7 ft SSW, glassy and clean. Wednesday the 15th backs off in size but brings a beautiful 4 ft to 5 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period and glassy wind—pure speed on the point.

From Thursday the 16th we start seeing a gradual fade. Still rideable 4 ft to 5 ft SSW swells with offshore wind, but energy drops (530-724). Friday the 17th gets marginal with 3 ft to 3 ft SSW swell and a freshening offshore wind—only for the keen. Saturday the 18th is small and weak with short-period 3 ft SSE windswell (7-8 seconds) and moderate offshore wind. Energy is low (145-150). This stretch might be more fun on a foil or just giving it a miss.

But wait—Sunday the 19th of July, the last day of the outlook, shows a glassy calm morning with a sneaky 4 ft SW groundswell and an extremely long 18-second period. Energy is moderate (909). That’s a beautiful note to end on—clean, long lines rolling in with zero wind. Patience pays.

Keep in mind, Saint Leu is a consistent spot, so even in the quieter spells, it tends to bounce back fast. On the big days (over 8 ft), this is expert territory only. And with those long-period swells—especially anything over 15 seconds—the point handles it like a dream; it’s not gonna close out.

Stay safe, read the sets, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

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