Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s headed to Saint Leu over the next couple of weeks. This is a solid stretch of surf, but there are a few days that really stand out and demand your attention.

The first few days are clean and easy. Starting Saturday the 18th and into Sunday the 19th, we’ve got swell running 3ft to 4ft from the S and SSW, with periods building from 13 to 16 seconds. Winds are light cross-off or glassy, so conditions are clean. The combined swell energy is moderate – between 363 and 524 units. It’s a gentle start, good for a cruise.

Sunday afternoon into Monday the 20th, things get serious. Monday morning sees the swell jump to 8ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds, and combined energy hits 2333 units – that’s strong, powerful surf. Winds are glassy, so it’s clean and heavy. This is for experienced surfers only – too big for beginners, and the power is real.

Tuesday the 21st is a bit mixed. Morning has onshore wind from the WNW and questionable tide conditions, but the afternoon cleans up with cross-off wind from the SW and solid 7ft swell at 12 seconds. Still good for experienced surfers.

Wednesday the 22nd is a beauty. Solid 6ft to 7ft S swell, periods 13 to 14 seconds, and strong offshore winds from the SSE and SE at 12 to 13 mph. Combined energy is 1461 to 1830 units – powerful and clean. This is a day to plan around.

Thursday the 23rd keeps the run going with glassy morning surf at 4ft, then afternoon offshore winds pick up to 16 mph with a 4ft S swell – clean but punchy. Combined energy at 1011 units.

Friday the 24th is a bit of a breather – morning has cross-shore wind and marginal conditions, but the afternoon clears with gentle offshore winds and a 4ft SW swell at 14 seconds. Still surfable.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are clean, with offshore winds, swell around 4ft to 6ft, and periods from 13 to 21 seconds. That 21-second period on Sunday is a very long groundswell – perfect for this point, with long lines and easy paddling between sets.

Now, here’s the big one. Monday the 27th of July is the absolute standout. The morning brings a massive 12ft SSW swell, period 17 seconds, combined energy of 7421 units – that’s very strong, powerful energy. Winds are glassy, conditions are glassy. This is exceptional, expert-only surf. The afternoon drops to 10ft but stays glassy and clean. If you can handle it, this is the session you’ll remember.

Tuesday the 28th holds solid 10ft SSW swell, period 14 to 15 seconds, with glassy mornings and light offshore afternoons. Energy well over 4200 units. Expert territory.

Wednesday the 29th is another standout. Morning glassy conditions with a 10ft SSW swell at 15 seconds, energy at 6328 units. The afternoon cleans up with offshore wind and the period stretches to 17 seconds – exceptional power and shape for a point break.

Thursday the 30th is the biggest day – 13ft SSW swell in the morning, period 15 seconds, combined energy 6904 units. Glassy all day, strictly for experts.

Friday the 31st backs off but is still excellent – 8ft to 7ft SSW swell, clean, glassy mornings, and strong offshore winds in the afternoon. Energy still very strong at 3030 to 2258 units.

The first weekend of August (Sat 1st and Sun 2nd) remains clean and fun, with 6ft to 5ft SSW swell, offshore winds, and dropping but still moderate energy around 1000 units. Good for a range of abilities.

Bottom line: the best days are Monday the 27th of July with that 12ft glassy morning, and Wednesday the 29th with perfect glassy 10ft groundswell. Circle those dates. Crowds at Saint Leu are possible on days like this, so get there early. Water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Rusty

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