Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,591 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming up for Saint Leu. This is a classic point break setup, so when it’s on, it’s on. Right now we’ve got a bit of a slow start before things get real.
The first bit of action we’re seeing is this Monday afternoon, the 31st of August. There’s a clean 4ft S swell rolling in with a 12-second period, and it’s glassy – not a breath of wind. The water’s sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 499, so it’s not a monster, but it’s a fun, clean wave. This is a nice little warm-up.
The rest of the first week is pretty quiet, with small, weak swells and mostly poor, crossed-up conditions through the morning of Thursday the 3rd. There’s a couple of glassy windows on Thursday the 3rd, but the swell’s barely 2ft – more of a paddle than a surf.
Then things take a turn. Friday the 4th picks up in the afternoon with a 5ft SSW groundswell carrying serious energy (1336). The wind is light and cross, and while it’s a bit bumpy, the size is coming in. That sets the stage for the weekend.
Saturday the 5th is a solid day, especially the afternoon. You’ve got 5ft of clean S/SW swell, glassy conditions, and a decent 14-second period. It’s not the biggest, but it’ll be clean and fun for a good crew. The morning is a touch bigger at 6ft but with some cross-bump.
Now, the real standout is Sunday the 6th. The morning is pure magic: 4ft of SW groundswell, dead calm, glassy as a mirror. That 13-second period gives it shape and punch. It’s a beautiful set-up for experienced surfers, but the size is still manageable for a strong intermediate. This is the one to point your boards at for the best quality session of this first stretch.
But hold on – the real beast shows up the following week. Monday the 7th kicks off with 7ft SSW swell and glassy conditions in the morning. Then it’s full-on Tuesday the 8th: 15ft of solid SSW groundswell, with a 15-second period and clean offshore winds from the SE all day. The combined energy is absolutely massive – we’re talking 9183 and 9750. This is expert territory only. It’s big, powerful, and raw. The point will be working at its finest, but only for the brave. The wind stays offshore and clean right through Wednesday the 9th, still a solid 15ft.
That huge swell eases by Thursday the 10th, down to 10ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore, so it’s less appealing. The following week, the 11th and 12th, sees a drop down to 6ft and 5ft with some glassy windows, but the energy is much weaker (932 and 628). There’s another pulse around the 14th and 15th of September with 7-8ft swells and solid offshore winds, but the wind is fresh to strong, making it a bit wild. That’s one for the experienced crew who don’t mind a battle.
So, the absolute standout for quality is Sunday 6th September morning – clean, glassy, and a solid 4ft groundswell on a classic point. For sheer power and spectacle, Tuesday 8th September is the big one, but that’s strictly for experts. Keep an eye on the long-range promise of the 14th-15th, but with that wind, it’s a gamble.
Stay frothy.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
488 | 311 | 189 | 146 | 72 | 38 | 102 | 119 | 109 | 132 | 146 | 360 | 1336 | 1415 | 1187 | 885 | 711 | 609 | 751 | 1428 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:35AM0.53m | 2:52PM0.55m | 3:11AM0.47m | 3:22PM0.51m | 3:56AM0.41m | 3:57PM0.46m | 5:20AM0.34m | 4:56PM0.41m | 10:41AM0.36m | 8:20PM0.39m | 11:04AM0.42m | 10:03PM0.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:34PM0.11m | 8:39AM0.12m | 9:09PM0.13m | 9:06AM0.17m | 9:53PM0.16m | 9:34AM0.23m | 11:01PM0.20m | 10:00AM0.29m | 1:54AM0.21m | 2:45PM0.33m | 3:53AM0.15m | 4:22PM0.28m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SW 13 | SE 6 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
488 | 311 | 189 | 146 | 99 | 103 | 113 | 119 | 92 | 132 | 66 | 175 | 1336 | 1415 | 1187 | 885 | 711 | 609 | 751 | 1428 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 10 | SSE 5 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | ESE 10 |
190 | 138 | 95 | 97 | 72 | 30 | 102 | 67 | 109 | 58 | 146 | 65 | 73 | 39 | 64 | 9 | 36 | 569 | 459 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | N 7 | NNE 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | N 6 | SSW 13 | ESE 10 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | — | — | — | E 10 | SSW 19 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — |
11 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 29 | 38 | 47 | 3 | 70 | 32 | 55 | 360 | — | — | — | 30 | 72 | 37 | 38 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
994 | — | — | — | 641 | 730 | 755 | 113 | 627 | 61 | 232 | 700 | 641 | 556 | — | 388 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 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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