Saint Leu Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° S 55.29° E

Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
24.5° C
1.1° 

Saint Leu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Saint Leu surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 2,701 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 26th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 26th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it, just you and me and this forecast for the local lava rock.

Saint Leu is firing from the get-go, and it's looking like a classic run of long-period groundswell from the southwest. This is a known point break that handles that direction perfectly, so the setup is ideal. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 76°, which is a nice little bonus.

The action kicks off this Sunday afternoon, the 19th of July. We’ve got a solid 4ft of swell pushing in from the SW with a 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate (532), and with a light cross-off shore breeze, it’s clean. A very good start to the run.

Monday the 20th is where it steps up. Morning is absolute glass, a dead calm, with 8ft of swell from the SSW. That’s a significant jump in energy (2485), and it’s a clean, powerful wave. The afternoon holds that same size and quality with glassy conditions again. This is a standout day for experienced surfers who can handle the size.

Tuesday the 21st stays excellent, with 7ft waves and glassy conditions all day. The period is a touch shorter at 12 seconds, but the energy is still strong (1293 to 1244). It’s a top-tier session.

Wednesday the 22nd is another pure gem. Clean, glassy 6ft swell in the morning from the S, and then a gentle offshore breeze kicks in for the afternoon keeping the 5ft waves pristine. The wave energy is still healthy (1188 to 1068).

Thursday the 23rd sees a slight drop in size to 5ft, but the wind turns moderate offshore from the SE. It’s clean, but the breeze is a bit stiffer, so it’s still very good, not quite the silky perfection of the previous days.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are still very good, with clean 4ft to 4ft waves. The period jumps back to a long 15 seconds on Friday, packing a punch for its size (1189 energy). Saturday afternoon goes glassy again, which is lovely.

Now, we hit a bit of a wildcard. Sunday the 26th of July. The morning looks incredible on paper: 8ft of swell with glassy conditions, but the period is a short 8 seconds. That’s a windswell, and it will be a bit lumpy and less powerful. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 10ft with a 10-second period, but the wind turns onshore from the NW. That’s a messy, blown-out situation. The energy is high (2257), but the quality is poor. This is a day to surf the morning with caution, or just skip it.

The real standout of the whole forecast, and the one you’ll want to circle on your calendar, is Monday the 27th of July. We’re talking 10ft of swell from the SSW with a 16-second period. The combined energy is massive (4982). The wind is dead calm, pure glass. That is an exceptional, expert-level session. The size is over 8ft, so leave the foamies at home. This is for the big boys and girls on a proper point break. The following day, Tuesday the 28th, is nearly as good with 8ft waves and glassy conditions, another fantastic day for experienced surfers.

The run continues strong through the 31st of July. Thursday the 30th afternoon is glassy with 8ft of that long-period swell. Then Friday the 31st is the absolute peak of the window. Morning is glassy with 12ft of swell (6068 energy), and the afternoon is clean with a cross-off shore breeze and a massive 13ft of swell from the S, hitting a staggering 12596 energy units. That is as good as it gets for experts who know this break.

The first week of August still offers quality. Saturday the 1st has a glassy 10ft morning, but the period drops to 10 seconds, so it’s a bit less refined. The afternoon is smaller and clean with a moderate offshore. Sunday and Monday the 3rd see a steady diet of 5ft to 6ft waves with that clean offshore wind, wrapping up the 16-day window with consistent, clean surf.

In short, Saint Leu is on fire. The best windows are the glassy, clean days from the 20th to the 22nd of July, and then the absolute monster swell from the 27th to the 31st of July. The 31st is the standout. Get out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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3
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.9
S
12
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.3
S
12
1
SW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
479
867
2474
2385
1622
1177
1140
1134
946
813
667
636
464
492
576
614
540
581
501
581
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
0
NNW
0
SW
5
SE
5
E
5
W
5
SSW
5
SE
5
S
15
SE
5
SE
20
SE
25
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15
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15
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5
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10
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Wind State
cross-off
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glassy
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High Tide
4:32PM0.46m
4:07AM0.43m
4:58PM0.43m
4:44AM0.37m
5:29PM0.41m
6:03AM0.32m
6:28PM0.39m
11:41AM0.34m
8:59PM0.38m
11:55AM0.36m
10:16PM0.40m
12:10PM0.39m
10:58PM0.43m
Low Tide
10:29PM0.25m
10:35AM0.21m
11:24PM0.27m
10:58AM0.26m
1:04AM0.28m
11:13AM0.30m
3:27AM0.25m
2:37PM0.32m
4:35AM0.20m
4:18PM0.30m
5:12AM0.16m
5:04PM0.27m
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Temp °C
22
22
23
22
22
23
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Feels °C
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18
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21
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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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