
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,708 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the pipeline for us at Saint Leu over the next couple of weeks.
Right from the get-go, Saturday morning the 4th of July, we’ve got a solid pulse pushing in. Swell is 6 ft from the SSW with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the NW. The water temp is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is strong (1061). For experienced surfers, this is prime—clean, lined-up waves peeling down the point. Afternoon holds similar quality, just a fraction smaller.
Sunday the 5th is a standout. Early morning sees a 5 ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, light offshore SSE breeze, and the energy jumps way up (1867). The point will be handling that beautifully—long, sweeping walls. By the afternoon it pumps up to 8 ft of SW swell (14-second period), still with that clean cross-off wind. This is serious size though; at over 8 ft this is strictly for the experienced crew. Energy is pumping at 2570.
Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th see the swell holding strong, but the wind picks up. You’ve got solid 7 ft to 10 ft SSW/S swells with moderate to fresh offshore breezes. It’s clean, but it’s big and a bit raw. Still good for the guys who live for those big-point drops. Energy is very high across these days—1954 to 2567.
By Wednesday the 8th, the wind backs right off to a light offshore, and we’ve got 7 ft to 7 ft SSE groundswell. Clean conditions, excellent for experienced surfers, with good energy (1242 / 1058). Thursday the 9th is a bit of a breather—smaller 3 ft to 4 ft S swell, glassy, but the energy dips (300-359). Still fun for a log or a mid-length.
Friday the 10th is a real sleeper. The swell is only 4 ft, but it’s a sweet 14-second SW groundswell with light offshore/cross-off wind. Combined energy at 717-855. The point will feel that pulse and offer clean, racetrack walls. Not huge, but quality.
Now, the real highlight of the whole run is from Saturday the 11th through Monday the 13th of July. Saturday sees 7 ft to 8 ft SW groundswell, 14 seconds, light offshore wind. Energy climbs hard (1929-2364). Sunday the 12th is the pinnacle—10 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, offshore wind all day, and combined energy absolutely thumping at 4278 to 4711. This is as good as it gets for experienced surfers. Monday the 13th keeps the fire burning with 8 ft SSW groundswell and glassy conditions—energy still well over 2500.
Tuesday the 14th holds solid with 7 ft SSW, glassy and clean. Wednesday the 15th backs off in size but brings a beautiful 4 ft to 5 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period and glassy wind—pure speed on the point.
From Thursday the 16th we start seeing a gradual fade. Still rideable 4 ft to 5 ft SSW swells with offshore wind, but energy drops (530-724). Friday the 17th gets marginal with 3 ft to 3 ft SSW swell and a freshening offshore wind—only for the keen. Saturday the 18th is small and weak with short-period 3 ft SSE windswell (7-8 seconds) and moderate offshore wind. Energy is low (145-150). This stretch might be more fun on a foil or just giving it a miss.
But wait—Sunday the 19th of July, the last day of the outlook, shows a glassy calm morning with a sneaky 4 ft SW groundswell and an extremely long 18-second period. Energy is moderate (909). That’s a beautiful note to end on—clean, long lines rolling in with zero wind. Patience pays.
Keep in mind, Saint Leu is a consistent spot, so even in the quieter spells, it tends to bounce back fast. On the big days (over 8 ft), this is expert territory only. And with those long-period swells—especially anything over 15 seconds—the point handles it like a dream; it’s not gonna close out.
Stay safe, read the sets, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Fri 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1159 | 1061 | 902 | 649 | 1276 | 2527 | 2103 | 1583 | 1059 | 1106 | 1098 | 2151 | 1256 | 1071 | 870 | 463 | 250 | 216 | 331 | 447 | 451 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:33AM0.53m | 3:35PM0.47m | 3:08AM0.51m | 4:12PM0.47m | 3:49AM0.48m | 4:56PM0.47m | 4:43AM0.44m | 5:53PM0.46m | 6:03AM0.40m | 7:06PM0.46m | 8:04AM0.38m | 8:31PM0.47m | 9:59AM0.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:13AM0.10m | 9:11PM0.23m | 9:44AM0.12m | 9:55PM0.24m | 10:21AM0.15m | 10:54PM0.25m | 11:09AM0.19m | 00:20AM0.25m | 12:20PM0.22m | 2:07AM0.23m | 2:01PM0.24m | 3:36AM0.17m | 3:35PM0.24m | ||||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | |
— | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
1159 | 1061 | 902 | 649 | 1276 | 2527 | 2103 | 1583 | 1059 | 1106 | 1098 | 208 | 1256 | 1071 | 870 | 463 | 250 | 216 | 141 | 447 | 451 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 14 | ESE 10 | E 9 | SSW 20 | S 14 | S 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
79 | 63 | 36 | 33 | 561 | 18 | 6 | 38 | 302 | 362 | 78 | 208 | 115 | 171 | 167 | 88 | 96 | 77 | 331 | 270 | 404 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | — | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | — | SW 16 | SE 15 | SSE 15 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
— | — | 2 | 30 | 30 | — | 18 | 38 | 96 | 154 | 77 | — | 121 | 55 | 21 | 16 | 109 | 84 | 78 | 52 | 48 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 43 | — | 50 | 143 | 407 | 701 | 2151 | 419 | 903 | 817 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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