Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Saint-Leu.

We’ve got a solid run ahead. The first real surf shows up on Thursday afternoon with a solid 6 ft SW groundswell, period pushing 15 seconds. The water’s sitting at 77°, which is about normal for the time of year. The wind is a light 6 mph S cross-offshore. It’s going to be clean and powerful, but this is an advanced break, and you’ll be sharing it with a crew – expect it to be busy. Still, it’s an excellent start.

Friday morning is a bit of a write-off with an unknown tide situation, but Friday afternoon cleans right up. Glassy conditions, 4 ft SSW swell, and a 13-second period. It’s smaller but silky smooth, and with only a 3 mph breeze, it’ll be a pleasure to paddle out.

Saturday looks like the first real standout. Glassy, calm conditions with a 6 ft SSW swell and 13-second period. This is the pick of the first few days. The energy is moderate (1061), and the conditions are textbook.

Sunday sees a serious pulse of energy, with the combined energy jumping to 2740. A 8 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period. This is a long-period groundswell, and at a point break, it’ll peel beautifully. The wind stays cross-offshore, so expect excellent, powerful walls. By afternoon, the swell bumps up to 10 ft – that’s expert territory only.

Monday and Tuesday keep the energy high, with fresh offshore winds from the SE, blowing 15-18 mph. You’ll see 7 ft to 8 ft SSW swells, but the period drops a bit to 11-12 seconds. These are still very clean waves, but the strong wind will keep the crowds thinner. Seasoned surfers will be in their element.

Then, we hit the big dog. Saturday, 11 July, the afternoon session is going to be insane. A 10 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, light offshore breeze, and the combined energy hits 3990. This is a powerful, long-period groundswell hitting a point break. That’s the sort of day you call in sick for. Sunday, 12 July, doesn’t let up – a 10 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and the afternoon energy is off the charts at 5044. This is exceptional surf, but only for experts.

The entire second week, from 12 July through to the 15th, is a non-stop parade of 10 ft SSW swell, long periods, and clean offshore winds or glassy conditions. The consistency is unreal. Thursday 16th sees rain showers but still a decent 6 ft SSW swell with an offshore breeze.

The true standouts are Saturday 04 July morning for the perfect smaller conditions, and Saturday 11 July afternoon for the big, clean, powerful groundswell. That’s as good as it gets.

The last few days from 16 July onwards, the swell backs off to a smaller 3 ft to 4 ft with still crisp offshore winds. A nice way to wind down.

Signing off,
Rusty

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