Saint Leu Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° S 55.29° E

Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
24.4°C
1.2° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,017 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 3.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
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, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.

The next 16 days at Saint-Leu are looking like a solid run for experienced surfers, with a lot of consistent, clean swell on offer. The standout period is definitely the second week, with some serious size and long-period groundswells lining up. There's no gap at the start; we're straight into it.

We kick off on Thursday, the 10th of September. The morning is clear with a light offshore breeze from the ESE at 6 mph, cleaning up a 7 ft SSW swell with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 3060. This is a classic Saint-Leu set-up, but water temps are about average for the time of year. The afternoon holds steady, with a 6 ft SSE swell and the same light offshore wind, keeping it clean.

Friday, the 11th, the swell drops a touch to 5 ft, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. A 4 ft SSE swell with a period of 11 seconds and glassy conditions from the east at 3 mph – that's a dreamy, clean session waiting to happen. The energy is moderate at 1048.

Saturday, the 12th, is a bit more mixed. The morning has a cross-shore wind, but the afternoon gets glassy again with a 5 ft SSW swell. Still, the energy is a bit weaker at 958.

Sunday, the 13th, is a return to form. A 6 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, clean with a cross-offshore breeze in the morning. That's a powerful, well-shaped wave. The afternoon pushes to 7 ft with a 16-second period and a clean offshore breeze. The energy is strong, hitting 2285.

Now, the week of the 16th through the 23rd is where the real muscle shows up. On Wednesday, the 16th, we see a 10 ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and a clean offshore wind. That's big, expert-only territory. The energy is very strong at 3835.

Thursday, the 17th, is a bit of a wildcard. We have a 7 ft S swell with 0 wind – dead glassy. That's a rare, pristine moment.

The real highlight, though, is the window from the 22nd of September onwards. On Tuesday, the 22nd, a 8 ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds rolls in with glassy conditions. The energy is very strong at 3408. Then, on Wednesday, the 23rd, it gets even bigger. A 12 ft SSW swell at 15 seconds, with a light offshore breeze in the morning and a clean offshore in the afternoon despite some rain showers. The energy is massive at 4861. That is a serious, expert-only swell, but for those with the skills, it's going to be epic.

After that, the swell eases but stays clean through the 25th with offshore winds and smaller, but still fun, 5 ft to 6 ft swells.

For the best of the best, I'm calling out Wednesday, the 16th, for that first big pulse of 10 ft, and Tuesday the 22nd through Wednesday the 23rd for the absolute peak of the run. The swell direction is SSW, which is practically bang on the optimum WSW for the point, so it will be lined up perfectly. But remember, this is a point break for advanced surfers, and it can get crowded, so be ready to share the lineup.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
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4
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4
4
3
4
3
4
6
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
16
2
SSW
14
1.9
SSE
13
1.8
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
12
0.8
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
19
1.8
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
16
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSE
8
1.5
SSW
18
2
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4954
1667
1255
887
560
438
803
980
815
913
1729
2285
1604
1093
796
570
1415
2204
5017
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
SE
5
SE
5
SSE
5
E
5
W
5
WSW
5
SW
0
NW
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
00:09AM0.59m
12:53PM0.58m
00:42AM0.61m
1:16PM0.59m
1:12AM0.60m
1:36PM0.58m
1:40AM0.57m
1:54PM0.57m
2:05AM0.53m
2:09PM0.54m
2:28AM0.48m
2:23PM0.51m
2:48AM0.42m
Low Tide
6:29AM0.01m
6:40PM0.12m
6:58AM0.02m
7:09PM0.10m
7:24AM0.05m
7:38PM0.10m
7:48AM0.09m
8:05PM0.10m
8:08AM0.13m
8:30PM0.12m
8:23AM0.18m
8:55PM0.14m
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Temp °C
21
22
22
22
22
21
21
22
22
21
22
22
22
22
22
21
21
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Feels °C
19
21
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16
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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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