Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

We’ve got a real nice stretch of surf coming up for Saint Leu, a classic point break that just loves a long-period groundswell. The water is sitting a bit warmer than usual for the season, at 77°, so it’s a comfortable temp for a long session.

The top pick is Monday, July 27th. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the SW, with a super long 16-second period. Winds are glassy, not a breath of air, and the energy is cranking (4454). For a point break, that long period is a dream – it’ll draw long, lined-up waves. This is advanced stuff, so leave the foamies at home. The afternoon holds up too, with the swell jumping to 10ft from the SW, still clean under cross-off breezes. That’s a serious session.

Tuesday the 28th is another cracker. Morning is glassy again with a 7ft SW swell, 14-second period, still strong. The afternoon goes to 8ft from the SSW with a 17-second period – incredibly long lines – and clean cross-off winds. The energy is still strong.

The quality stays high through Wednesday and Thursday with glassy mornings and clean afternoons, though the swell size drops a little. Friday the 31st is still glassy, with 6ft SSW swell, a bit more relaxed.

Come Saturday, August 1st, there’s a 7ft SSW swell with glassy morning conditions. Sunday the 2nd gets a bit bumpy with cross-onshore wind, so maybe a rest day.

The week of the 3rd starts small, but look at Wednesday, August 5th. Morning offers a 5ft SSW swell with a massive 18-second period, glassy conditions, and 1838 combined energy. The period is so long the waves will have serious power – a real treat for the experienced surfer, but it’s a week out, so keep a tab on it.

The second week’s standout is Monday and Tuesday, August 10th and 11th. Monday morning has a 8ft SW swell, 16-second period, offshore winds at 20 km/h (12 mph), and energy of 2667. Tuesday is almost identical, with a 7ft SSW swell and offshore winds. This is a serious, powerful, clean swell window. It’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but not set in stone.

Earlier in that second week, the 8th and 9th also look clean with offshore winds and 5-5ft SW swell, solid for a good session.

The last few days from the 7th onward see the swell drop but stay clean, with some glassy spells.

The absolute best of the lot is July 27th and 28th for the size, period, and glassy wind. The 10th and 11th of August are the promising long-range picks. Crowds are possible at Saint Leu, so get there early.

Rusty out.

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