Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Saint Leu. This is a classic point break that's got a solid run of energy coming, but you gotta be on your game.

The pattern for the next 16 days starts a bit slow and then absolutely cranks. We've got a few days of smaller, clean conditions early on, but the real show kicks off around the 20th of July and keeps firing right through the end of the month. The water temp is sitting at 76°F, which is just about normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit won't be needed.

Right now, starting Tuesday the 14th, it's a bit of a write-off. We've got a 5ft SSW swell showing, but it's coming with a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-on breeze, so the energy is there but the quality is pretty average. Not the day to rush out.

Wednesday the 15th is a nice little window. Wednesday morning has glassed-off conditions with a 4ft SSW swell at 12 seconds. The energy is modest, but it'll be clean and fun for a few waves. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy again.

Thursday the 16th is small, with only 2ft on offer. It's glassy in the morning, but the power is just not there. Friday the 17th sees a jump in period to 17 seconds from the S, which is a lovely long groundswell, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, so it's messy. The energy is building though.

Saturday the 18th is worth a paddle. Both morning and afternoon are glassy with a 3ft to 3ft SSW swell. The energy is light, but it's a great little window for a longboard or a fun board. Sunday the 19th is similar, glassy in the morning with a 3ft SW swell at 16 seconds – that's a proper long-period swell that will wrap around the point nicely.

Now, here's where it gets real. Monday the 20th of July is a standout. The morning has a 7ft SW swell with a cross-off breeze, and the afternoon pumps up to a 10ft SSW swell. The wind is clean, the swell is solid. This is for experienced surfers only – 10ft at a point is a serious commitment. The crowd here is "sometimes" so expect a few heads out but nothing like a circus.

Tuesday the 21st keeps the power on with an 8ft SSW swell in the morning and a clean offshore breeze from the SSE. The afternoon is offshore too, with a 7ft SSW swell. This is a solid run.

We get a bit of a breather Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, with 5ft to 4ft swells and clean offshore winds. Still fun, but a step down.

Then, Friday the 24th of July is another absolute standout. The morning is glassy with an 8ft SSW swell at a very long 17 seconds. That's a massive, powerful groundswell. The afternoon is 10ft with a moderate offshore. This is big, clean, and powerful. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are also massive, with 8ft to 10ft SSW swells and offshore winds. The energy is hitting huge numbers – this is serious ocean energy. This entire block from the 24th to the 27th is for experts only.

Monday the 27th is off the charts – we're seeing an 8ft SSW swell at a 19-second period. That's the biggest period of the forecast. For a point break like Saint Leu, this is the dream. The wave will have incredible shape and power.

The last couple of days, the 28th and 29th, start to wind down, with the swell dropping to 6ft to 7ft. The 29th morning is glassy though, so it's a good option for the intermediate crew to get some of that leftover energy.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow build with some small, clean windows. The standout sessions are Monday the 20th and the entire block from Friday the 24th to Monday the 27th. That's where the magic is. Expect big, powerful, clean waves at a world-class point. If you're not an expert, watch from the rocks.

Rusty.

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