Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's see what's cooking at Saint-Leu.

We've got a solid run of swell lined up, starting this Saturday the 11th. The water's sitting at about 76°, which is normal for this time of year.

Saturday morning is a bit of a throwaway. We've got a 6ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, but the wind is a light onshore from the WNW. The energy is moderate (1448), but the surface is rubbish. The afternoon cleans up a bit, but it's still cross-on. A pass.

Now, Sunday the 12th is where the party starts. The morning brings a solid 10ft SW groundswell, a 15-second period, and a clean offshore SE breeze at 9 mph. The combined energy is very strong (3281). This is a big, powerful, clean swell at a point break. This is a standout for experienced surfers only. The afternoon stays good, just a bit more wind.

Monday the 13th is a glass-off. The morning is dead calm with a 8ft SW swell, and the afternoon is even better with zero wind and a 7ft SSW swell. The energy is still strong (2148 and 1952). Another top-tier window.

Tuesday the 14th holds, with clean offshore winds in the morning on a 6ft SSW swell. The energy drops a bit (1253) but it's still very good. The afternoon has a risk of thunderstorms but the wind stays offshore.

Wednesday the 15th is a drop-off. The morning is glassy but the swell is down to 4ft, and the afternoon is a write-off with onshore wind. Thursday the 16th is small and weak, good for a longboard, but not a recommendation.

We get a little bump on Friday the 17th. The afternoon is glassy with a 4ft S swell at 15 seconds, the energy is moderate (667). A nice session.

Saturday the 18th is a mess. Sunday the 19th, however, is a real gem. The afternoon is glassy with a 4ft SW groundswell, a 15-second period, and very strong energy (1418). Clean, long lines.

Now, listen up. Monday the 20th is the main event. The morning brings a 10ft SW groundswell, 15-second period, with a clean offshore SSE breeze. The energy is massive (3955). This is a serious, powerful, clean swell at a point break. The afternoon is nearly as good. This is the best on offer.

The rest of the week into the 26th holds a mix of clean, offshore conditions and strong, long-period swells. The 22nd has a glassy afternoon with a 5ft SSW swell and very strong energy (2602). The 25th has a clean offshore afternoon with a 6ft SSW swell and a 16-second period.

The only real gap is the middle of the first week, Wednesday to Thursday, where it goes flat. But the run from the 12th to the 26th is packed with gold.

So, the standout: Sunday the 12th morning for the first big, clean, powerful swell, and Monday the 20th for the biggest, cleanest, most powerful swell of the whole period. The 19th afternoon is also a beauty. Crowds are likely at a spot like this, especially on those days, but for quality like that, it's worth it. The long period means the sets will have gaps, making the paddle out easier, but the waves will be meaty and hold their shape perfectly on the point.

Rusty.

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