Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming our way for Saint Leu.

We kick off right away on Thursday, August 13th, with a glassy, clean start. A solid 4ft southwest swell running at 12 seconds is giving us some proper shape, and with the wind dropping to glass in the afternoon, you’re looking at some of the silkiest conditions you’ll find. The water’s sitting at 77°°, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s comfortable out there. The combined energy is moderate (691), but don’t let that fool you – it’s gonna be clean as a whistle.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th see the swell picking up, but the winds get messy and the tide might throw a spanner in the works. All that energy (over 2,000 and up to nearly 7,000 on Saturday) is impressive, but the wind is on it, so the quality drops. If you’re an experienced surfer and you’re willing to deal with some bump, Saturday afternoon (15th) is the standout here: a 10ft SSW groundswell with a long 18-second period, and clean cross-off wind. That is exceptional surf for skilled folks, but at 10ft, it's strictly for the experts.

Sunday the 16th through to Tuesday the 18th the swell backs off a bit, and while we get some cleaner windows on Sunday morning and again on Tuesday morning with light winds, the energy is only moderate, and the waves will be a bit more average. You can still get a few, but it’s not the pick.

The real gem, the one you should circle on your calendar, is Saturday the 22nd of August. Sunday morning the 23rd is also right up there. On Saturday the 22nd, the afternoon goes dead glassy with a clean 5ft southwest swell from a 15-second period. The energy is solid (1,311), and you’ll have the point running smooth as butter. Sunday the 23rd sees a touch bigger 7ft on the same long period, again glassy in the morning. This is your best window – consistent, clean, and that point will be reeling. But remember, at 7ft and above with such long period, it could get a bit straight at the beach, but for Saint Leu’s point, it’s perfect.

The final week, from the 24th to the 28th, keeps serving up decent swell. Monday the 24th afternoon has a glassy 7ft SSW groundswell (16 seconds), another expert’s delight, and the 28th Friday looks mint again with a 7ft, 18-second groundswell and glassy conditions. That’s a long-range promise, so keep an eye on it, but it looks tasty.

Crowds at Saint Leu can turn up, so especially on those standout days, be prepared to share the peak.

Overall, there’s plenty to surf here, but if you want the absolute best, lock in Saturday the 22nd afternoon and Sunday the 23rd morning. That’s clean, consistent, and properly fun.

Rusty.

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