
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,239 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with SSE 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be 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 4AM. 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 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, it’s Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run ahead at Saint Leu, a classic point that lights up on the right swell. The water’s about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is your spot for the next two weeks if you’re an experienced surfer, and there is one absolutely mental day that stands out from the pack.
The action starts Friday the 11th with clean, glassy 5ft to 4ft swell from the south, with a moderate combined energy of around 1000. The wind is near nothing and glassy, making for some really fun, clean waves. Saturday the 12th has a bigger 6ft S swell, but the morning wind is cross-on and messy, so the quality drops. The afternoon cleans right up to glassy 5ft SSW swell, much better.
Sunday the 13th is where it gets serious. A 6ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period powers in, and the afternoon sees offshore winds. The energy reading jumps to 2384, which is strong. This is high-quality, powerful surf for the experienced crew. Monday the 14th stays clean with offshore winds and a 5ft to 6ft SSW swell, still packing moderate-to-strong energy.
Tuesday the 15th sees a building 6ft SW swell with offshore winds and a long 16-18 second period. The energy is strong, running up to 2615 in the morning. The standout day is Wednesday the 16th of September. A solid 7ft to 8ft SSW swell, with a very long period of 15 seconds, slams in. The combined energy peaks at 3610. The wind is offshore and clean all day. This is the pick of the forecast for experienced surfers.
Thursday the 17th backs off a touch with a 5ft to 6ft S swell, but the wind turns onshore in the morning, making it marginal. The afternoon cleans up with cross-off breezes.
After that, the swell drops but the quality stays high. From Friday the 18th through Sunday the 20th, expect clean, glassy conditions with waist-to-chest high SW swell ranging from 2ft to 5ft. The energy is lower, around 650 to 1000, but the glassy conditions make for fun, user-friendly waves.
Monday the 21st offers a nice 6ft SSW swell, but the real standout in this quieter period is the afternoon session, with a 4ft SSW swell and a massive 23-second period. That's an incredibly long groundswell with energy at 2961. That will be lined up and powerful, perfect for the point.
Now, mark your calendar for Monday the 22nd of September. This is the big one. An 12ft SSW swell with an 18-second period hits, and the combined energy is a massive 7476. The wind is glassy in the morning and light offshore in the afternoon. This is exceptional, world-class surf for expert surfers only. The size means it’s not for the faint-hearted.
The swell eases through the rest of the week but stays solid. Tuesday the 23rd to Thursday the 25th holds 7ft to 8ft SSW swell, with clean winds and glassy conditions on offer. Crowds are sometimes an issue at Saint Leu, but with the quality on offer, it’s no surprise.
Friday the 26th sees the swell back to 7ft from the S, but the period drops to a very short 7 seconds. The wind stays offshore and clean, so it will be rideable, but the lack of period means it won’t have the punch of the earlier days. The same goes for Saturday the 27th.
Overall, the two true standouts are Wednesday the 16th for that cleaner, high-end groundswell, and Monday the 22nd for the absolute monster swell. Get on it if you've got the skill.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
887 | 546 | 438 | 803 | 1208 | 815 | 913 | 1750 | 2384 | 1525 | 1093 | 854 | 480 | 1952 | 1735 | 2648 | 2034 | 2850 | 2009 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 2:35PM0.48m | 3:07AM0.37m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:29AM0.21m | 9:17PM0.17m | |||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 |
887 | 546 | 438 | 803 | 1208 | 815 | 613 | 1750 | 2384 | 1525 | 1093 | 854 | 449 | 1952 | 1735 | 2648 | 2034 | 2850 | 2009 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | — | E 9 | S 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 15 | — | SSE 8 |
565 | 290 | 408 | 45 | 21 | 117 | 913 | 386 | — | 73 | 11 | 45 | 480 | 161 | — | 551 | 1576 | — | 114 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | SW 23 | SSE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | S 23 | SSW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 |
— | 165 | 202 | 13 | 21 | 26 | 143 | 113 | — | — | 11 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
939 | 612 | 540 | 512 | 395 | 258 | — | — | 92 | — | 51 | 10 | 346 | 502 | 662 | 713 | 328 | 337 | 327 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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