
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 4,528 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. Saint Leu’s been holding some decent swell lately, and this run has a few proper windows if you time it right. The water’s sitting warm at about 76°F, a touch above the normal for this time of year — you’ll feel that warmth when you paddle out.
This is a point break that’s consistent and exposed to southwest swell. Crowds can get in the way sometimes, so beat the rush if you can.
Saturday starts off a bit weak — cross-onshore wind and only about 5ft of southwest swell. The afternoon glass is nicer, but it’s still small. Not much juice yet.
Sunday morning the wind shifts offshore from the SSE, and the swell bumps to 6ft with a 17-second period. That’s a proper groundswell pulse, and the energy is already building. Clean and lined up.
Monday keeps the offshore flow, a bit stronger breeze, but still clean. Swell holds around 5–6ft, a touch shorter period, but plenty of push. Good for experienced surfers.
Tuesday morning brings a fresh SSE offshore breeze and the swell jumps to 6ft with an 18-second period — that’s real groundswell energy. The afternoon smooths out with similar size.
Now, Wednesday — this is the one. Wednesday morning is glassy with 10ft of south swell, and the energy reading is strong. That’s a big, powerful day. Too big for beginners, no debate. The afternoon is even better — same size, clean offshore wind, and the energy spikes even higher. This is a top-tier day, expert only.
Thursday settles to around 6ft, still clean and glassy at times. Really good, just not as heavy.
Friday drops off hard — under 3ft, cross-onshore, and weak. Not worth getting wet.
The weekend sees a rebuild — Saturday the 19th brings back 3–4ft of clean, glassy surf with a 15-second period. Small but fun. Sunday stays similar, a bit more wind variation, but still okay.
Monday the 21st is a mixed bag — messy morning, but the afternoon cleans up with a cross-off breeze and 4–5ft from the southwest. Not big, but a session worth having.
Tuesday the 22nd morning is another spike — 6ft from the SSW with an 18-second period, glassy and powerful. That’s a standout morning. The afternoon turns cross-onshore, losing a bit of shine.
Then a flat patch — small, messy cross-onshore for a couple of days. Not much on offer.
But the final stretch delivers. Saturday the 26th morning is dead calm, glassy, with 3–4ft of long-period south swell. Clean as anything. The afternoon holds the clean lines.
And then the other big one — Sunday the 27th. Morning is cross-onshore and a bit lumpy with 7ft south swell, but the afternoon cleans right up with a light offshore breeze, and the swell jumps to 8ft from the south with a 17-second period. Big energy, big waves. Expert only. That’s a proper finish.
So the two days to plan around are Wednesday the 16th and Sunday the 27th. Everything else is either fun but small, or just a waiting game. Pick your moments, watch the wind, and get after it.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
965 | 815 | 913 | 1750 | 2191 | 1525 | 1093 | 841 | 657 | 1952 | 1900 | 4528 | 3719 | 3436 | 2008 | 1200 | 1009 | 242 | 380 | 522 | 574 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:36PM0.58m | 1:40AM0.57m | 1:54PM0.57m | 2:05AM0.53m | 2:09PM0.54m | 2:28AM0.48m | 2:23PM0.51m | 2:48AM0.42m | 2:35PM0.48m | 3:07AM0.37m | 2:46PM0.44m | 3:22AM0.31m | 2:49PM0.40m | 2:57AM0.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:38PM0.10m | 7:48AM0.09m | 8:05PM0.10m | 8:08AM0.13m | 8:30PM0.12m | 8:23AM0.18m | 8:55PM0.14m | 8:29AM0.21m | 9:17PM0.17m | 8:20AM0.24m | 9:40PM0.21m | 7:43AM0.26m | 10:22PM0.26m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 16 |
965 | 815 | 590 | 1750 | 2191 | 1525 | 1093 | 841 | 435 | 1952 | 1900 | 4528 | 3719 | 2167 | 2008 | 1200 | 1009 | 242 | 319 | 281 | 574 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | — | — | S 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | SE 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSE 10 |
11 | 117 | 913 | 386 | — | — | 11 | 45 | 657 | 119 | 245 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 67 | 380 | 522 | 151 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 23 | SSE 12 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | S 23 | SSW 21 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSE 10 |
21 | 26 | 175 | 113 | — | — | 11 | 90 | — | 205 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 133 | 23 | 97 | 137 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — |
— | 263 | — | — | 115 | 115 | 72 | 10 | 403 | 452 | 578 | 326 | 319 | 3436 | 808 | 731 | 804 | 560 | 370 | 402 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 8 |
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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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