Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, dusty crew, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the menu over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a ripper run starting up right away, so no waiting around. The star of the show is Saint Leu, a proper advanced point break. The water is sitting at 25°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that little bit of extra tropical warmth.

The big news is Tuesday the 28th of July. We’re looking at a serious groundswell from the SSW, pushing in at 8ft with a very long period of 17 seconds. The energy is pumping hard at 3441 (moderate), and the wind is a glassy SSE breeze at 3 mph. That’s the kind of session that has you shaking your head in disbelief. This is a standout, no doubt about it. The swell direction is dead on the optimum for the break, and with that kind of period, the point will be lined up and offering up long, clean walls. It’s the best on offer, full stop. Just keep in mind that over 8ft is expert territory, and at 8ft with that power, it’s for experienced surfers only.

Wednesday the 29th is still a beauty. The swell drops a touch to 7ft, period still a solid 14 seconds, and the wind is dead calm in the morning (0 mph) and glassy in the afternoon. This is premium, high-quality surf.

Thursday the 30th sees the swell drop to 5ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, with a long period of 16 seconds. The wind is glassy from the WNW. Another great day for the more seasoned crew.

Friday the 31st is still solid at 6ft, with a 15-second period, but the afternoon picks up some rain showers and the wind turns onshore, making it a bit more marginal. The morning is still the pick.

Into the weekend, Saturday the 1st of August starts a bit uncertain with some clouds and showers, but the afternoon cleans up with a cross-offshore breeze from the south. Sunday the 2nd is glassy again in the morning with 5ft of 16-second swell. You can’t complain about that.

Monday the 3rd is still clean but dropping, with 4ft in the morning. By Tuesday the 4th, the swell totally fades to 3ft – that’s a flat spell, and the conditions are poor. Best to leave the board at home.

But don’t worry, it picks up again. Wednesday the 5th of August sees a jump back to 6ft with a 16-second period, though the wind is onshore and cross-shore, so it’s a bit messy. Thursday the 6th is a nice reset – 5ft, glassy, and clean. Friday the 7th is smaller but still clean.

The real second standout looks to be shaping up for Tuesday the 11th of August. We’re seeing a return of proper groundswell: 7ft from the SSW, with a period of 17 seconds and a strong energy reading of 2551. The wind is offshore from the SSE at 6–12 mph. That’s a serious session for the experts, and the long-range forecast is promising. The swell direction is spot on again.

The last few days of the window, Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th, see the size drop off, but the wind stays offshore, keeping it clean for the smaller waves.

Rusty.

Read more