
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,239 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the forecast for Saint-Leu. This is a classic point break setup, and it’s got some serious potential over the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at 25°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus.
We kick things off on Thursday the 23rd of July. The morning is looking excellent for experienced surfers. We’ve got a solid 6 ft S swell, with a clean 12 mph offshore wind from the SSE. The combined energy is pumping at 1155, so there’s some real push behind it. That’s the standout of the first few days.
The wind shifts to a cross-off in the afternoon, and the swell drops a touch to 5 ft, but it’s still clean. The real magic starts to build on Friday the 24th. The afternoon is glassy, with a light offshore wind swinging to the WSW, which is the optimum direction for this spot. The swell drops to 4 ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 14 seconds, which is pure groundswell. The energy is still moderate at 1044, and you’ll be getting those long, clean lines that make a point break so special.
Saturday and Sunday keep the glassy conditions locked in, with a mix of SSW and SW swell. The combined energy dips a bit, but the quality remains high. Sunday afternoon the 26th is a standout for the first week – dead calm, 0 mph wind, glassy as a mirror, with a 4 ft SSW swell rolling in at a 19-second period. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, and the energy is very strong at 1468. It’s going to be a day of long, perfectly shaped waves, though you’ll want to be patient for the sets.
Now, hold onto your leash. Monday the 27th of July is the big one. The morning brings a 10 ft SW swell, with a 16-second period and a massive 3976 combined energy. The wind is dead calm, glassy. This is expert territory, folks. The wave energy is huge, and that size is only for the well-trained. The afternoon stays solid with a clean offshore wind, but those showers might roll in.
Tuesday the 28th is still pumping with a huge 3588 energy, but the morning is glassy with a 6 ft SSW swell. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with a cross-on wind and a 8 ft swell, so the morning is your window. The surf stays strong through the end of the week and into the start of August. Friday the 31st of July is another standout – a 8 ft SSW swell, glassy morning, and 3085 energy. That’s a serious session.
As we roll into August, the energy drops off. The first week of August is a mixed bag. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd still have decent swell, but the wind starts to get a bit cross-on. The real drop-off hits from Tuesday the 4th onwards. The swell drops below 3 ft, and by Thursday the 6th, the combined energy is a weak 37. There’s a brief spike on the 6th afternoon with a short-period 4 ft SSE swell, but the 7-second period means it’s going to be choppy and messy—more of a kite-surfing setup than a quality paddle session.
The last few days of the forecast, from the 5th to the 7th of August, are small, with swells around 1 ft to 2 ft. The wind is offshore, but there’s just no power. It’s a clean, flat spell.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Monday the 27th of July – that 10 ft, glassy, expert-level swell is the one to circle. The second best is Sunday the 26th of July, with that incredible 19-second period and glassy conditions. The first week is firing, but the second week is a slow, clean fade-out.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
816 | 614 | 621 | 524 | 614 | 548 | 599 | 710 | 465 | 575 | 1216 | 1929 | 3976 | 3697 | 2263 | 2088 | 3769 | 2546 | 1463 | 1093 | 459 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | off | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 11:41AM0.34m | 8:59PM0.38m | 11:55AM0.36m | 10:16PM0.40m | 12:10PM0.39m | 10:58PM0.43m | 12:27PM0.41m | 11:31PM0.47m | 12:44PM0.43m | 00:00AM0.50m | 1:04PM0.46m | 00:28AM0.53m | 1:25PM0.48m | 00:55AM0.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:37PM0.32m | 4:35AM0.20m | 4:18PM0.30m | 5:12AM0.16m | 5:04PM0.27m | 5:42AM0.12m | 5:37PM0.24m | 6:11AM0.08m | 6:06PM0.21m | 6:38AM0.05m | 6:33PM0.19m | 7:05AM0.04m | 7:00PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
816 | 614 | 621 | 524 | 430 | 548 | 599 | 710 | 465 | 321 | 1216 | 1929 | 3976 | 3697 | 2263 | 1500 | 3769 | 2546 | 1463 | 1093 | 459 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 13 |
190 | 149 | 489 | 496 | 614 | 169 | 94 | 72 | 78 | 575 | 252 | 248 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 2088 | 76 | 78 | 98 | 83 | 290 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 22 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 9 | — | — | SSW 20 | SE 8 | — | ENE 10 | — | S 22 | SE 10 |
149 | 223 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 73 | 55 | 46 | 75 | 66 | 58 | 147 | — | — | 232 | 35 | — | 19 | — | 9 | 74 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | 301 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
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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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