Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for the next couple of weeks at Saint Leu. This is a classic point break setup, exposed to the South West swells, and it’s got a proper run of energy coming through.

The ocean is about to wake up big time. The water is sitting at a warm 77°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home for sure.

The first few days are building. Tuesday afternoon, the 25th of August isn’t really on the cards – it’s a bit messy with a cross-on wind and a wonky 6ft swell from the SSW. The combined energy is weak (980). We skip that.

Things start to look up on Wednesday afternoon, the 26th. The wind goes glassy, the swell drops to a clean 4ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is moderate (1701). For a point break like Saint Leu, that long period is a dream, it’ll line up beautifully. It’s a standout for the early part of the forecast.

Then the real muscle shows up. Thursday the 27th sees a jump to 10ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and a clean cross-off wind. The energy is strong (5721). This is big, expert-level territory. It’s only going to be for the experienced crew.

The best on offer? You have to look at Friday, the 28th of August. The swell hits 13ft in the morning, topping out at 15ft in the afternoon from the SSW, with a fresh offshore wind from the SE at 18-22 mph. The energy is very strong (9139 to 11141). The wind is screaming offshore, the period is a solid 16 seconds. This is a proper, heavy, powerful point break session. Only for the experts, but it’s the highlight of the run.

Saturday, the 29th holds similar size, 12ft to 13ft, with a moderate offshore wind. Still excellent, but the energy is dropping slightly.

The wave heights drop through the start of the next week. Sunday, the 30th of August offers an 8ft swell from the S with a 14-second period and a light offshore wind, and the afternoon goes glassy. It’s a solid option for the experienced guys.

By Monday, the 31st, the swell is down to 5ft and glassy in the morning (658 energy), but it gets messy in the afternoon. That’s the end of the first block.

Then we hit a gap. The first week of September is tiny. From Tuesday the 1st through to Thursday the 3rd, the swell is a paltry 1ft to 2ft. The energy is barely registering (77 to 258). The wind is light, but there’s no power to push the waves. That’s a solid 3-4 day lull.

We get a pulse again on Friday, the 4th of September. The morning is small, but the afternoon brings a 6ft SSW swell with a 20-second period and a 3 mph offshore wind from the SE. Energy is moderate (2061). That’s a long period treat, and the wind is clean. It’s a promising but less certain call being that far out.

Saturday, the 5th of September stays around the 7ft mark, but the wind is onshore in the morning, so the afternoon is the better bet with a cross-off wind.

The forecast gets a bit wild for the second week. Monday, the 7th of September sees a massive 13ft+ swell from the S with a 17-second period, but the comment says it’s predicted to be too big for the break. The energy is extreme (16848). The wind is fresh offshore, but the size is just too much for the lineup.

Tuesday, the 8th of September is the same story – 16ft in the morning, dropping to 15ft in the afternoon. The afternoon session looks like the pick, with a moderate offshore and a 17-second period, and the comment says it’s exceptional for experts. The energy is still very strong (12171).

The window closes after that, with the swell easing back to 8ft-10ft by Wednesday, the 9th, with a clean offshore wind.

So, to wrap it up: The real standout is Friday, the 28th of August – big, offshore, and powerful. For a slightly cleaner, glassy session on a long period swell, do not miss Wednesday afternoon, the 26th of August. The second week has a pulse, but it’s either too big or too far out to call with total confidence. Keep your eyes on the 8th of September.

Rusty.

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