Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way.

We’ve got a blank stretch to start – no good surf to talk about until Tuesday, August 26th. After that, we’re looking at a classic run of big, powerful SSW groundswells, but you’ll need to pick your moments.

Tuesday, August 26th starts things off a bit average with a light onshore flow on the morning session, but the afternoon is where it gets interesting. At Saint Leu, the wind goes glassy and we’ve got a clean 4 ft SSW swell with a long 18-second period. The combined energy is strong (1701). That is a beautiful, smooth setup for an evening session – long lines from the Point that will hold up nicely.

Wednesday, August 27th is when the real size rears up. The morning shows a solid 10 ft SSW groundswell at a 17-second period with light cross-off wind. That is a serious swell, only for experienced surfers. The afternoon pushes it to 12 ft and it’s still clean. The energy readings are huge (5721 and 6364) – this is proper, heavy water.

Friday, August 28th hits a peak. We’re talking 13 ft to 15 ft of SSW swell, but the wind is fresh offshore from the SE at 18-22 mph. That’s a tough paddle-out and extreme conditions. The energy numbers are wild (8525 and 10847) but this is an expert-only window. Even so, it’s the standout period for raw power.

Saturday, August 29th eases a little to 12 ft-13 ft with cleaner offshore winds. Still huge, still only for those with the skill and the fitness. The water temp is about 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal around this time of year.

Sunday, August 30th sees the swell dropping to a more manageable 8 ft-8 ft, and by the afternoon it turns glassy again. That’s a great day for the strong intermediate and up – clean, powerful, but not terrifying.

Monday, August 31st the swell drops to 4 ft, still clean in the morning. The combined energy is moderate (514). A nice end to the big run.

After that we go into a long flat spell. From Tuesday, September 1st right through to Saturday, September 5th, the waves are tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with only a few knee-high dribblers. A classic September lull.

There’s a brief pulse on Saturday, September 5th afternoon – 5 ft SSW with glassy conditions at Saint Leu. That’s a fun, small session if you’re desperate.

Then on Monday, September 7th another big SSW swell shows in the forecast, building to 12 ft with light offshore winds. The energy jumps up again (4511). By Tuesday, September 8th it’s 13 ft-15 ft, again with offshore wind from the SE. That second pulse is genuinely special – the combined energy hits 12110, the wind is clean, and the period is 14-18 seconds. That’s a world-class, expert-level window for Saint Leu. Keep an eye on it – long-range, so not locked in, but very promising.

The standout run is without a doubt Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th – the biggest and most consistent push of the outlook. For raw power and clean faces, expert surfers should be looking hard at that Saturday and Sunday.

Keep your wetsuit handy and your wits sharper.

Rusty.

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