Saint Leu surfForecast / Réunion / Reunion

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 18 May 2026 +04
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Saint Leu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
26.9° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
S
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.5
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SSW
18
2.4
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
15
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
13
2
S
13
2.2
S
12
2.3
S
12
2.5
S
12
1.5
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1011
679
662
1443
946
618
649
347
194
302
536
1124
2872
2258
2463
2288
1357
1486
1622
1835
546
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
25
SE
25
SSE
10
ESE
10
SE
20
ESE
5
SE
10
ESE
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
1:53AM0.56m
3:17PM0.46m
2:33AM0.52m
4:21PM0.42m
3:17AM0.48m
5:49PM0.39m
4:12AM0.43m
7:44PM0.40m
5:50AM0.40m
9:05PM0.42m
8:10AM0.39m
9:50PM0.45m
9:38AM0.40m
Low Tide
7:56PM0.18m
8:42AM0.01m
8:39PM0.23m
9:34AM0.06m
9:26PM0.28m
10:35AM0.11m
10:34PM0.32m
11:53AM0.16m
00:39AM0.34m
1:25PM0.19m
2:45AM0.31m
2:42PM0.20m
3:49AM0.27m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
3
1
Temp °C
25
25
25
25
25
25
24
24
25
24
23
25
24
23
24
23
22
24
23
23
24
25
27
26
25
26
26
24
24
25
24
23
22
22
21
20
19
20
24
22
23
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.5
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.9
SSW
11
1
S
11
1.1
SW
14
1.6
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
15
2.5
S
14
2.4
S
13
2
S
13
2.2
S
12
2.3
S
12
2.2
S
12
1.5
S
11
Energy kJ
1011
679
496
1443
946
618
649
347
194
242
536
915
2872
2258
2463
1999
1357
1486
1622
1401
546
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
11
0.8
SE
11
1.2
S
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
16
0.9
S
11
1.4
SSW
18
0.6
SW
14
1
S
6
0.1
S
22
0.4
S
16
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SW
18
1.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
191
147
662
106
167
215
140
136
101
302
181
1124
114
81
9
83
38
37
50
384
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.6
S
17
0.7
SE
11
0.5
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.6
S
15
Energy kJ
7
220
126
70
78
37
34
45
161
196
346
60
114
85
18
38
157
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
12
0.6
SE
8
0.7
SE
4
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
1.4
SE
6
2
SE
7
2.5
S
13
1.2
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
5
0.4
E
8
2.5
S
12
0.8
E
7
Energy kJ
698
791
45
16
51
45
44
30
161
389
2288
107
94
19
1835
67
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
4
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Réunion Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Saint Leu, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Réunion Island, consider staying in Saint-Leu which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Réunion Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Saint-Paul which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Saint-Louis, Le Tampon and Saint-Pierre.

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