Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,948 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’re setting our sights on Saint-Leu, a classic point break that’s been firing up nicely. The water is sitting at a toasty 77°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you might not even need a full suit.
The first real action kicks off on Wednesday, August 19th. It’s a slow start, though. Wednesday morning has a small 3ft swell from the south with a clean 11-second period, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a glassy surface, but the swell is still small. It’s a good sign of things to come.
Thursday, the 20th, is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops a touch to 2ft, but the direction swings to the southwest and the period jumps to 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and with glassy conditions all day, it’s going to be clean and lined up. The energy is moderate (443 in the morning, 413 in the afternoon), but for a point break, this long-period swell will wrap in beautifully.
Friday the 21st sees a bump in size to 4ft from the southwest. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-wind, but the afternoon turns it on with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The period holds at 14 seconds, and the energy is building (817). This is a solid session.
Now, let’s talk about the true standout. Saturday the 22nd into Sunday the 23rd. Saturday afternoon sees the swell jump to 6ft from the west-southwest, with a 13-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is strong (1279). Then Sunday morning, the 23rd, it gets to 8ft from the west with a 14-second period, glassy, and the energy is pumping (2554). This is excellent for experienced surfers—clean, powerful, and long. Sunday afternoon holds similar quality with 8ft. This is the best on offer in the first week: big, clean, and consistent.
Monday the 24th keeps the size at 8ft in the morning, but the wind shifts onshore in the afternoon, making it a bit messy. Tuesday the 25th drops to 6-6ft, but the wind is cross or cross-on, so not as clean.
Then, hold onto your board. Thursday, August 27th, is for experts only. The swell detonates to 13ft in the morning and 15ft in the afternoon from the south-southwest, with a very long 20-second period. The energy is massive (11610 and 12833). The wind is fresh offshore from the southeast, so it’s clean but huge. This is a big, heavy, powerful swell. Friday the 28th is still pumping at 13ft with a 16-second period and clean offshore winds. The energy is still extreme (8804). This is the second standout: a massive, clean, offshore swell for the brave.
The following week sees the swell drop back down. Saturday the 29th has 10ft with clean offshore winds, and Sunday the 30th is 6ft and clean. It stays rideable through to the end of the forecast, with some nice glassy mornings and clean offshore winds, but the size is smaller. The 31st and into September 1st and 2nd offer fun, clean waves in the 3ft to 5ft range, perfect for a longboard or a funboard.
If you’re not out there for the big stuff, Saint-Leu is a reliable point that will have waves on most days. The consistent, long-period SW swell means it’s always worth checking, especially if you can pick the glassy windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
195 | 153 | 248 | 212 | 313 | 668 | 659 | 924 | 1150 | 1099 | 2948 | 2727 | 2323 | 1387 | 2702 | 2441 | 1780 | 1170 | 934 | 802 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 4:00AM0.31m | 3:53PM0.39m | 2:25PM0.36m | 12:18PM0.37m | 10:24PM0.37m | 12:07PM0.39m | 10:54PM0.42m | 12:11PM0.43m | 11:20PM0.47m | 12:21PM0.46m | 11:44PM0.52m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50PM0.25m | 8:18AM0.27m | 5:38AM0.26m | 4:46AM0.21m | 4:53PM0.31m | 5:06AM0.16m | 5:08PM0.27m | 5:28AM0.12m | 5:28PM0.23m | 5:51AM0.08m | 5:51PM0.20m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 14 |
195 | 153 | 100 | 105 | 313 | 668 | 659 | 924 | 1150 | 1099 | 2948 | 2727 | 2323 | 1387 | 2702 | 2441 | 1780 | 1170 | 934 | 802 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 18 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 16 | SW 12 |
119 | 144 | 248 | 212 | 310 | 41 | 16 | 11 | 21 | 180 | 45 | 31 | 30 | 1109 | 19 | 28 | 35 | 32 | 21 | 479 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | E 8 | S 14 | S 12 | — | E 13 | S 12 | — | — | S 16 | E 4 | SW 22 |
29 | 45 | 95 | 96 | 40 | 30 | 26 | 5 | 17 | 46 | 4 | 12 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 228 | 201 | 210 | 169 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Réunion Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Saint Leu, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Réunion Island, consider staying in Saint-Leu which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Réunion Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Saint-Paul which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Saint-Louis, Le Tampon and Saint-Pierre.











