Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking for Saint Leu.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way with plenty of glassy conditions, which is about as good as it gets for this point. The water is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit or even a shorty.

Things kick off this Saturday morning, the 22nd, with a clean 6ft SW swell under glassy conditions. The energy is already strong (1188), and with that 14-second period, you’re looking at proper groundswell wrapping around the point. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The wind stays glassy through the afternoon too, so the session holds up.

Sunday the 23rd is the standout of the first week. We’ve got an 8ft SW swell pushing through with calm, glassy conditions in the morning. The energy jumps way up (2590), and the period holds at 14 seconds. This is big, clean, and consistent for Saint Leu – a proper point wave day for the crew that knows the lineup. Beginners should sit this one out as it’s too big for them.

Monday morning the 24th is still pumping with 8ft SSW swell and glassy wind, but by the afternoon, a light cross-shore chops it up a little. Still surfable, but the morning window is the call.

Tuesday the 25th drops back to 6ft SSW swell, but the wind stays glassy in the morning, so it’s clean and fun. The energy is still moderate (1204), and it’s a nice respite after the bigger days.

Wednesday the 26th sees the size back down to 4ft SW in the morning, then a weird spike in period to 18 seconds for the afternoon, with a 3ft SSW swell. That long period will have the waves standing up nicely on the point, but it’s not huge.

Now, Thursday the 27th is where it gets serious. Morning brings 10ft SSW swell with a 18-second period, and the energy is massive (5313). The wind is clean and cross-off. This is expert territory only – 10ft is well over the 8ft mark for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets even punchier with a 9 mph breeze and energy hitting 6245. This is the big one for the crew that charges.

Friday the 28th sees the swell peak at 15ft SSW with a fresh offshore wind. The energy is huge (12119) and it’s clean, but this is for top-tier experts only. The wave quality is there, but the size is intimidating.

Saturday the 29th drops to 13ft in the morning with moderate offshore wind, still massive and clean. By afternoon it’s 12ft and still offshore – still only for the brave.

Sunday the 30th is a welcome drop back to 8ft S swell, glassy in the morning, and it feels manageable again. Energy is still high (2618) but it’s a better size for strong intermediates.

From Monday the 31st through the first week of September, the swell fades quickly. Monday morning has 4ft SSW under offshore wind, but by Tuesday the 1st it’s down to 2ft or less. There’s a real gap here with very small surf until Thursday the 3rd when a 5ft SW swell returns under offshore wind.

The real standout in the second week is actually Saturday the 5th. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a very long 20-second period. However, the wind turns onshore in the afternoon, so the morning window on the 5th could be worth a look, but it’s marginal with a cross-shore breeze. Sunday the 6th brings back glassy conditions with 6ft SW swell and a 16-second period – clean and promising, but still a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Best on offer: Sunday the 23rd morning for the biggest clean point surf in the first week, and Thursday the 27th morning for the experts chasing serious size and power.

Rusty.

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