Saint Leu Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° S 55.29° E

Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
24.9°C
2.0° 

Saint Leu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Saint Leu surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 10,210 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 24th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 28th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell building over the next couple of days, and the standout window is gonna be Thursday the 27th of August through to Sunday the 30th. That’s where the real juice is. The water is sitting at 77°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the 5/4 at home.

The first real action kicks off on Monday morning the 24th at Saint Leu (point). We’re looking at a clean 8 ft of SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is glassy from the southeast. Combined swell energy is strong at 2846. This is expert territory, and the waves are going to be well-shaped and lined up, but with that long period, it’ll be grinding best on the point. Crowds are sometimes a factor, so get in early.

Monday afternoon stays clean with offshore winds, same size and similar energy.

Tuesday the 25th sees a drop-off to 6 ft and the wind swings onshore from the west-northwest, making it a bit choppy. The energy drops to 1204, and the surf is marginal. Give it a miss.

Wednesday the 26th bounces back a little. Morning glassy conditions with 6 ft of SW swell, 11-second period, and moderate energy at 1231. It’s clean but nothing special. Afternoon picks up a very long period 18-second SSW groundswell, but the wind is onshore from the northwest, so it’s messy.

Now for the real standout. Thursday the 27th. Morning and afternoon, both are exceptional. Solid 10 ft of SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, light cross-offshore winds from the south and south-southeast, and the combined energy is massive at 5804 and 5987. This is expert-only, but the point will be reeling. The water is still warm, the wind is light, and the sets will be long and powerful.

Friday the 28th is the biggest day. Morning sees 13 ft of SW groundswell, 16-second period, fresh offshore winds from the south-southeast, and energy through the roof at 8986. This is exceptional for experts. The afternoon brings rain showers, and the wind ramps up to 22 mph offshore, but the energy stays high. It’s a bit wild, but if you’re experienced, you’ll be in for a session.

Saturday the 29th stays big – 13 ft dropping to 12 ft, still fresh offshore winds, but the wind is strong at 22 mph. The energy is still huge, just a bit more challenging. Sunday the 30th is more manageable, with 10 ft of S swell, 14-second period, and lighter offshore winds. Energy is 3004, and the surf is excellent for experienced surfers.

After Sunday, the swell fades fast. Monday the 31st is 5 ft and clean, but the energy drops to 579. From Tuesday the 1st of September through to Wednesday the 2nd, we’re looking at knee-to-waist high, mostly glassy but very weak. Energy drops below 200. From Thursday the 3rd to Saturday the 5th, there’s a little pulse of 2 ft to 4 ft, but nothing to write home about. Sunday the 6th sees a big jump back to 10 ft, but the wind is onshore in the morning, shifting to clean cross-off in the afternoon. Then Monday the 7th of September brings another solid 12 ft of SW groundswell, 16-second period, glassy morning with energy at 6404 – exceptional for experts again. Tuesday the 8th is still solid at 8 ft, clean offshore winds, with energy at 2734.

So, the pick of the whole 16 days? Thursday the 27th through to Sunday the 30th of August. That’s the window. After that, there’s a lull, then a promising but less certain pulse around the 6th and 7th of September.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, strong winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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9
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.7
SW
11
1.2
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
17
4
SSW
17
4
SSW
16
4
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
15
3.5
S
15
3
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
S
13
2.2
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2634
2311
1449
1083
900
785
739
845
3139
5663
5893
8988
8986
7429
9339
6653
5270
3709
3004
2348
1629
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
SE
5
SSE
5
WNW
10
WNW
5
SSE
5
W
5
NW
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
35
SE
40
SE
35
SE
35
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
0
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Wind State
glassy
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cross-off
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on
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cross-off
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High Tide
12:11PM0.43m
11:20PM0.47m
12:21PM0.46m
11:44PM0.52m
12:36PM0.50m
00:09AM0.56m
12:54PM0.53m
00:36AM0.58m
1:14PM0.56m
1:03AM0.60m
1:36PM0.58m
1:32AM0.59m
2:00PM0.58m
2:02AM0.57m
Low Tide
5:28PM0.23m
5:51AM0.08m
5:51PM0.20m
6:14AM0.05m
6:15PM0.17m
6:37AM0.04m
6:40PM0.15m
7:01AM0.03m
7:06PM0.13m
7:24AM0.03m
7:33PM0.11m
7:49AM0.05m
8:02PM0.11m
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rain showers
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6:35
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:30
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6:07
6:07
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Temp °C
23
22
22
23
23
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Feels °C
25
23
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24
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23
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21
17
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16
20
21
22
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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.

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