
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,855 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 (Jul 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the coming weeks.
We’ve got a run of solid, clean swell coming through for Saint Leu, a proper point break that handles the long-period groundswell beautifully. The water is sitting at 25° right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus.
The action kicks off on Thursday morning, July 30, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag to start. The morning session has a clean 5-foot SSW swell but the wind is onshore, so it’s not the pick. The real magic starts Thursday afternoon: glassy conditions, a 6-foot SSW swell with a pumping 16-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1765. This is top-tier stuff for experienced surfers only – over 5 feet and expert territory. Friday, July 31, keeps the stoke alive with no wind at all in the morning, glassy 6-foot SW swell, and the same long period. Saturday morning, August 1, is another glassy gem with a 7-foot SSW swell. That’s getting big, but for the advanced crew at this point, it’s a standout.
The weekend afternoon winds shift a little, and by Sunday, August 2, the swell drops to 5 feet with cross-onshore wind, so it’s a bit more average. But we get another clean window Monday, August 3, with glassy 4-foot SW swell – a nice, more manageable size for the strong intermediates.
Things get pretty quiet from Tuesday, August 4, through to the end of the first week. The swell drops below 3 feet, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore. There’s a gap of several days there with no real recommendations – a bit of a lull.
But hold on, because the second week looks promising again. Friday, August 7, sees a glassy morning with a clean 3-foot SW swell, and then Saturday, August 8, is a beauty: a 3-foot SW swell but with a very long 17-second period, and light offshore winds from the SE. The combined energy is moderate at 707, but the quality will be there for the early crew. Sunday, August 9, offers another glassy morning with a 5-foot SW swell.
The real standout for the second week looks like Monday, August 10, morning: glassy conditions, a 5-foot SSW swell with a 15-second period, and excellent surf for experienced surfers. The energy is strong at 1173. Then, we get a couple of promising days around Wednesday, August 12, and Thursday, August 13. On Wednesday morning, a 4-foot S swell with a very long 19-second period and clean cross-offshore wind, combined energy strong at 1199. Thursday morning and afternoon both offer clean conditions with solid SSW swell and strong energy. Friday, August 14, morning rounds it out with glassy 6-foot SSW swell.
A few of these later dates are a bit further out, so the long-range standouts on August 12, 13, and 14 are promising but less certain. Still, for a consistent point break like Saint Leu, the pattern is there.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
722 | 1765 | 1699 | 1531 | 1592 | 1142 | 1739 | 1525 | 1351 | 886 | 1225 | 752 | 639 | 404 | 246 | 168 | 166 | 103 | 322 | 387 | 463 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:47PM0.50m | 1:22AM0.57m | 2:10PM0.52m | 1:50AM0.57m | 2:34PM0.53m | 2:19AM0.56m | 3:01PM0.53m | 2:51AM0.53m | 3:30PM0.52m | 3:28AM0.49m | 4:05PM0.50m | 4:13AM0.43m | 4:49PM0.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:26PM0.17m | 7:55AM0.04m | 7:53PM0.17m | 8:19AM0.06m | 8:22PM0.17m | 8:44AM0.08m | 8:54PM0.18m | 9:11AM0.11m | 9:32PM0.19m | 9:40AM0.15m | 10:18PM0.20m | 10:16AM0.20m | 11:29PM0.22m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
722 | 1765 | 1699 | 1531 | 1592 | 1142 | 1739 | 1525 | 1351 | 886 | 1225 | 752 | 639 | 404 | 246 | 75 | 131 | 113 | 322 | 387 | 463 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 13 | SE 9 | S 19 | S 18 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
679 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 35 | 522 | 31 | 31 | 43 | 388 | 65 | 460 | 390 | 123 | 95 | 168 | 166 | 103 | 98 | 77 | 86 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | ESE 8 | S 22 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
54 | 96 | 90 | 65 | 61 | 30 | 20 | 21 | 124 | 44 | 85 | 57 | 72 | 254 | 155 | 163 | 93 | 89 | 68 | 39 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | ESE 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | ESE 9 | — | E 10 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 271 | 230 | — | 333 | — | 683 | 904 | — | 694 | 736 | — | 711 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 20 | 0 |
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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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