Saint Leu surfForecast / Réunion / Reunion

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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
27.1° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Saturday (May 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 4PM. 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 8s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 16th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 17th May)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
17
2.4
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.1
S
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1
S
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.2
SW
13
1.6
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2492
2094
1527
1179
2844
2095
1367
1011
679
559
1355
878
537
439
294
156
248
366
525
1302
1949
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
ESE
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
12:46PM0.55m
00:37AM0.61m
1:33PM0.53m
1:15AM0.59m
2:23PM0.50m
1:53AM0.56m
3:17PM0.46m
2:33AM0.52m
4:21PM0.42m
3:17AM0.48m
5:49PM0.39m
4:12AM0.43m
7:44PM0.40m
Low Tide
6:34PM0.12m
7:11AM-0.01m
7:15PM0.15m
7:55AM-0.01m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
1
Temp °C
25
25
24
25
25
24
26
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
24
23
25
25
24
26
27
25
24
24
24
26
25
25
26
26
25
25
25
24
26
25
23
24
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2.4
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1
S
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.6
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
15
Energy kJ
2492
2094
1527
1179
2844
2095
1367
1011
679
496
1355
878
537
439
294
156
198
366
525
1302
1949
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
8
0.7
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.9
SE
11
0.7
SE
11
1.1
S
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SE
8
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
7
Energy kJ
82
319
1137
81
56
119
191
121
559
106
167
215
171
136
53
248
355
76
191
131
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
1.4
SSW
17
0.1
S
19
0.6
S
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
ESE
9
0.3
SW
17
0.6
SW
13
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
11
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
13
1043
7
220
151
136
248
212
56
45
130
129
82
247
246
140
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ESE
8
1
SE
8
1
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
11
0.8
SE
11
1
SE
11
1
SE
10
0.8
SE
9
0.7
S
4
0.9
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
3
2
SE
8
1.7
SE
8
Energy kJ
434
135
177
98
452
433
517
698
147
233
196
117
14
105
3
458
326
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
9
5
6
5
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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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