Saint Leu Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° S 55.29° E

Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
24.9° C
2.0° 

Saint Leu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Saint Leu surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 20s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,359 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 15th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 20s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 14th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty damn good for Saint Leu. We’ve got a solid run of groundswell lining up, and for the most part, the winds are playing nice. It’s not all perfect, and there’s a bit of a hiccup in the middle, but the highlights are genuine.

The first proper pulse starts Saturday the 8th. We’re looking at a clean 4ft SW swell rolling in, with a solid 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the morning is looking clear with a light SE offshore. The combined energy is moderate, reading 1041, but it’s clean and well-formed. This is a good warm-up, but the real standouts are coming.

Sunday and Monday, the 9th and 10th, keep the consistency going. Swell stays around 4ft, and the wind is either glassy or light offshore. It’s going to be clean and fun. Monday afternoon, the swell nudges up to 5ft and the period jumps back to 16 seconds. That’s when the energy starts to build, and the combined energy reading hits 1125. This is where the surf starts to feel more powerful.

The middle of the week, from Tuesday the 12th to Thursday the 14th, is a mix of glassy, clean waves and a bit more size. Thursday afternoon sees the swell pick up to 7ft with a moderate SSE offshore breeze. The energy is climbing, and it’s looking like the precursor to the main event.

Now, here’s the big one. Saturday the 15th is the standout, no question. The swell jumps to 7ft in the morning, and by the afternoon, it’s pushing 10ft with a 17-second period. That’s a serious, powerful groundswell. The combined energy is off the charts at 6735, which is strong, very strong. The wind is a moderate offshore from SE, keeping it clean. This is expert territory, no messing around. This is the day you want to be out there if you can handle it. Sunday the 16th holds the size at 10ft, and the afternoon is glassy with no wind at all. That’s an incredible window of clean, heavy surf.

But, and there’s always a but, after that big push, things get a bit messy. From Monday the 17th through Tuesday the 18th, the wind turns onshore and cross-onshore. The swell drops back to 4ft, but the quality suffers. It’s small and junky. That’s a couple of days you can probably give a miss.

The surf cleans back up on Wednesday the 19th with a glassy morning and a 3ft SSW swell, but the energy is weaker. Then we get a bit of a rebound on Friday the 21st. A 4ft S swell with a long 17-second period and clean conditions. The energy is moderate, reading 1099. That’s a nice, clean end to the run.

For Saint Leu (Reunion), the water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thicker suit just yet. Just your usual gear.

So, bottom line: If you can get out on Saturday the 15th, that’s your best bet. The power, the size, the offshore wind—it’s all there. And the glassy Sunday afternoon on the 16th is a great back-up. The earlier part of the week is more about getting the arms moving, but it’s all leading to that big Saturday.

Remember, this long-range stuff is promising, but it's not set in stone. Still, the signs are looking real good.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
20
1.3
SSW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
790
954
940
724
757
736
647
746
1109
962
746
685
777
802
647
545
512
700
615
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
SE
10
ESE
5
E
5
SSE
5
SE
5
SE
10
S
5
SW
0
S
5
SW
5
WNW
5
S
5
WNW
5
NW
15
SE
5
SE
20
SSE
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
off
off
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High Tide
10:41AM0.39m
9:49PM0.45m
11:33AM0.45m
10:52PM0.50m
12:13PM0.50m
11:40PM0.55m
12:49PM0.53m
00:21AM0.59m
1:22PM0.56m
00:58AM0.61m
1:53PM0.56m
1:33AM0.61m
Low Tide
3:40AM0.16m
3:52PM0.28m
4:46AM0.10m
4:58PM0.23m
5:33AM0.03m
5:44PM0.20m
6:15AM-0.01m
6:23PM0.17m
6:52AM-0.03m
6:59PM0.15m
7:27AM-0.02m
7:33PM0.14m
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6:46
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Temp °C
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22
24
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Feels °C
24
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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.

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