
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,708 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Aug 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
We’ve got a mixed bag coming at us for the next couple of weeks. The first week is going to be a bit of a tease, with some rideable but unremarkable swell, but things are going to properly open up next weekend. The real standout is coming in a week and a half’s time, so if you’ve got a flex day, keep it free.
To kick things off, let’s talk about Saint Leu. The water temp is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than usual for the time of year, so you can get away with a springy if you’re keen.
Week One (August 9–14):
To be honest, the first part of the week is a bit of a grind. From Sunday morning through to Thursday, we’ve got consistent but weak energy, with the combined swell energy hovering around the 700 to 1112 (moderate). The swell is coming from the SW, but the period is short, mostly in the 12-16 second range, and the winds are mostly light and cross-on. It’s not going to be pretty, but it’s surfable. Sunday the 9th is marginal, nothing to write home about. Monday the 11th afternoon you get a bit of a glass-off, but it’s still small. The standout for this period is Wednesday the 12th afternoon—still small at 4ft from the SW, but it’s glassy and clean. It’s small, so don't expect much push, but you’ll get a few nice ones on the point.
The Transition (August 15–17):
Friday the 14th brings a slight bump in size, 6ft, but the wind is junk. Real cross-on stuff. Not worth the crowds.
Then, on Saturday the 15th, the whole game changes. The swell jumps to 7ft from the S with a 20-second period, and the energy numbers spike to 4678 (strong). The wind is offshore, 10-20 km/h, and it’s only getting bigger. By the afternoon, we’re looking at a solid 10ft of south swell with an 18-second period and the energy meter is screaming at 7189 (very strong). This is the one. The wind stays offshore, and it’s going to be pumping. It’s big, over 8ft, so this is for experienced surfers only. Saint Leu will be handling it, but this size is not for the faint-hearted.
Sunday the 16th is still good, with 10ft dropping to 8ft, still offshore but a touch lighter. Another quality day, but the peak of the swell is Saturday afternoon.
Monday the 17th will be fun, still clean, but the size drops off a cliff back to 4ft with a long 16-second period. It’ll be glassy and the wind will be offshore, so it’s a good day for the log.
Week Two (August 18–23):
The middle of next week is pretty much a write-off. Small surf, cross-shore winds, and weak energy. Expect a few days of flatness and close-outs. Don’t bother.
The Monster (August 24):
Now, here’s the long-range promise. On Monday the 24th, the swell model is showing a serious pulse. We’re talking 12ft to 13ft of SSW groundswell coming in with a 16-second period. The combined energy is up at 6952 to 6972 (very strong). The wind is a fresh offshore breeze all day, keeping it clean. This is a big one. Over 8ft means experts only, and honestly, the point might be closing out on the biggest sets, but it will be a spectacle. This is the standout of the whole run, but it’s ten days out, so treat it with a bit of caution. It’s promising, but forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | S 20 | S 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
757 | 736 | 647 | 746 | 1096 | 962 | 746 | 685 | 777 | 802 | 579 | 545 | 392 | 528 | 589 | 1060 | 1062 | 954 | 3144 | 5370 | 6708 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | off | off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | glassy | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:33AM0.45m | 10:52PM0.50m | 12:13PM0.50m | 11:40PM0.55m | 12:49PM0.53m | 00:21AM0.59m | 1:22PM0.56m | 00:58AM0.61m | 1:53PM0.56m | 1:33AM0.61m | 2:20PM0.56m | 2:05AM0.58m | 2:44PM0.54m | 2:34AM0.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:58PM0.23m | 5:33AM0.03m | 5:44PM0.20m | 6:15AM-0.01m | 6:23PM0.17m | 6:52AM-0.03m | 6:59PM0.15m | 7:27AM-0.02m | 7:33PM0.14m | 7:58AM0.01m | 8:05PM0.14m | 8:27AM0.05m | 8:37PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 20 | S 18 | SSW 17 |
757 | 736 | 647 | 746 | 1096 | 962 | 746 | 685 | 777 | 802 | 579 | 545 | 392 | 528 | 589 | 1060 | 1062 | 802 | 3144 | 5370 | 6708 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 14 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | E 10 |
60 | 77 | 86 | 115 | 135 | 128 | 137 | 139 | 100 | 94 | 68 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 301 | 347 | 880 | 954 | 589 | 1358 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 23 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | — |
17 | 33 | 17 | 17 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 67 | 60 | 41 | 34 | 250 | 945 | 461 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 |
445 | 547 | 534 | — | — | — | — | 816 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 362 | 257 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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