
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 17,271 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. 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 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. 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 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Got a solid run of swell on the cards for our local break. Let’s break it down.
First waves are up this Sunday afternoon, and the pattern builds into a powerful week. The real standout is mid-week, so keep your schedule clear. The run fades towards the end, but the main event is a beauty.
Saint Leu is the only game in town. It’s a point break, so it loves a big, long-period groundswell. The water is a warm 76°, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus.
We get started on Sunday afternoon (September 6th) . Glassy conditions, a light S wind, and a clean 4ft swell from the SW. The energy is building, reading 1032. It’s small but clean, a good warm-up.
Monday morning (7th) pushes up to 8ft from the SSW, but it’s cloudy with a cross-off wind. Energy jumps to 2287. By Monday afternoon, it cleans right up with a proper offshore wind and 8ft of SSW swell. The period is a nice 15 seconds, and the energy is humming at 3293. This is where the trip starts.
Now, Tuesday afternoon (September 8th) gets serious. The swell holds at 8ft from the S, but the period stretches to 15 seconds and the energy explodes to 10650. The wind is a fresh offshore from the SE at 22 mph. That’s massive energy (10650), so there’s a ton of water moving. It’s clean and powerful, strictly for the experienced crowd.
But the absolute best of the forecast is Wednesday morning (September 9th) . We’re looking at a massive 13ft of long-period groundswell from the SSW, with a 17-second interval. The combined energy is a colossal 10246. The wind is a moderate offshore from the ESE at 16 mph – absolute perfection for this point. This is exceptional, world-class surf for experts only. The afternoon is just as big, just a touch less wind.
The swell eases through Thursday (10th) and Friday (11th), but it stays clean. Thursday morning has 7ft from the SSW, and Friday brings glassy conditions with 5ft. Both are excellent for experienced surfers.
Saturday morning (12th) is glassy again with 4ft of long-period swell, but the afternoon picks up a light cross-onshore that puts a bit of texture on it. Sunday (13th) bounces back with a glassy morning and a building 6ft swell, followed by a clean offshore afternoon.
The second week settles into a more consistent but smaller groove. From Monday 14th onward, we see persistent offshore winds, mostly from the SE. Swell sits in the 5ft to 7ft range with good periods, but the wind gets stronger (up to 22 mph), so it stays clean but punchy. The best in this second week is Friday afternoon (September 18th) , with 7ft of SSE swell and a moderate offshore wind.
Things go quiet after that. By the 21st, the swell drops below 3ft with poor onshore and cross-shore winds. It’s a sleepy end, but that first week is the real deal.
Mark your calendar for Wednesday. That’s the one you don’t want to miss.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
552 | 1527 | 2242 | 2673 | 2383 | 3093 | 6869 | 17271 | 10246 | 7969 | 4833 | 1809 | 1255 | 647 | 550 | 550 | 705 | 736 | 822 | 634 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:03PM0.44m | 11:33AM0.48m | 10:54PM0.51m | 12:01PM0.52m | 11:34PM0.56m | 12:28PM0.56m | 00:09AM0.59m | 12:53PM0.58m | 00:42AM0.61m | 1:16PM0.59m | 1:12AM0.60m | 1:36PM0.58m | 1:40AM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.28m | 4:45AM0.09m | 5:04PM0.23m | 5:24AM0.04m | 5:38PM0.18m | 5:58AM0.01m | 6:09PM0.15m | 6:29AM0.01m | 6:40PM0.12m | 6:58AM0.02m | 7:09PM0.10m | 7:24AM0.05m | 7:38PM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
552 | 1527 | 2242 | 2673 | 2383 | 3093 | 6869 | 17271 | 10246 | 7969 | 4833 | 1809 | 1255 | 647 | 550 | 168 | 422 | 736 | 822 | 547 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | S 18 | SW 26 | SW 23 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | SSE 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SW 20 |
480 | 33 | 45 | 620 | 329 | 1716 | 3781 | — | — | — | — | 1076 | 1079 | 507 | 290 | 210 | 705 | 135 | 30 | 634 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | S 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 16 | SE 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 13 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 |
38 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 101 | 43 | 82 | 15 | 21 | 12 | 49 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | S 7 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | 15 | 247 | 78 | 768 | 866 | 1032 | 864 | 776 | 979 | 791 | 697 | 550 | 586 | 363 | 318 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 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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