Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s cooking over the next 16 days for Saint-Leu. This is a classic setup, a point break that’s exposed and needs the swell from the WSW to really fire. And fire it will.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but hold on, because from Monday the 27th of July, it all kicks off. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 77°.

The standout session is Monday morning, the 27th of July. Saint-Leu is going to be absolutely pumping. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the SW with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is massive at 4454, and the wind is glassy from the WNW. This is proper groundswell, that long period will shape up beautifully on the point, but it’s powerful stuff. Over 8 ft later in the afternoon, so this is for the experienced crew only. The waves will be big, clean, and lined up. Expect crowds here, it’s a classic spot and it’s going to be on.

The rest of the first week stays excellent. Tuesday the 28th of July morning is glassy again with a 7 ft SW swell, period 14 seconds. The energy is still very strong at 3442. Wednesday the 29th of July is glassy and calm, with a 7 ft swell. The energy drops a touch but is still strong at 1906. Thursday the 30th of July holds on with glassy conditions and a 6 ft SW swell, period 16 seconds, energy at 1765.

We hit a bit of a lull from the 31st of July through to the 6th of August. The surf gets smaller, the wind gets a bit messier, and the energy drops into the moderate range. Not a write-off, but nothing to get excited about. The 3rd of August sees a 4 ft swell, energy down to 826. The 4th of August has a tiny 3 ft swell. The 5th and 6th of August have some onshore wind, making things a bit choppy.

Then, keep your eyes on Sunday the 9th of August. A new pulse of swell arrives. The morning is glassy with a 6 ft SW swell, period 16 seconds, and energy back up to 1893. It’s strong and clean.

But the real standout of the second week is Monday the 10th of August. The afternoon session is the pick. We’ve got a 7 ft SW swell, period 16 seconds, energy at 2325, and a clean offshore wind from the SE. It’s going to be a bit of a paddle, but the reward will be perfect, hollow waves on the point. Again, this is for experienced surfers. Tuesday the 11th of August morning keeps the offshore wind, with a 7 ft SW swell, period 15 seconds. The wind picks up to a moderate breeze, but it’s still offshore, keeping it clean.

So, the call is simple. The first Monday and Tuesday are the best of the first week. The second Monday afternoon is the standout of the second week. Get out there.

Rusty.

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