Saint Leu surfForecast / Réunion / Reunion

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 +04
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Saint Leu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
26.7° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Leu in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 24th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thu
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.5
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
3
S
16
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2.3
SSW
13
2
S
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.5
S
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.3
S
11
1
SW
14
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
12
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
536
1288
2521
2801
2736
1901
1275
4427
3067
2618
1687
1234
436
661
505
418
395
331
311
558
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
15
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
5
S
5
SSE
5
NNW
5
SSW
5
SSW
0
WNW
5
SSW
5
SW
5
NNE
0
S
5
S
0
NNE
5
WSW
cross
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
5:49PM0.39m
4:12AM0.43m
7:44PM0.40m
5:50AM0.40m
9:05PM0.42m
8:10AM0.39m
9:50PM0.45m
9:38AM0.40m
10:19PM0.47m
10:33AM0.42m
10:43PM0.49m
11:13AM0.44m
11:04PM0.50m
11:46AM0.45m
Low Tide
10:34PM0.32m
11:53AM0.16m
00:39AM0.34m
1:25PM0.19m
2:45AM0.31m
2:42PM0.20m
3:49AM0.27m
3:35PM0.21m
4:27AM0.22m
4:14PM0.21m
4:58AM0.18m
4:47PM0.21m
5:27AM0.14m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
1
1
Temp °C
25
24
24
24
23
23
23
22
24
24
23
24
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
27
25
22
22
22
21
21
21
24
24
24
25
24
25
26
26
27
27
26
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
11
1.1
SW
14
1.5
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
3
S
16
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2.3
SSW
13
2
S
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.5
S
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.3
S
11
1.1
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
12
1.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
191
536
1288
2521
2801
2736
1901
1275
4427
3067
2618
1687
1234
436
661
505
418
275
331
311
558
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SSW
11
1.1
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
E
9
0.1
S
22
1.3
S
16
0.2
SSW
20
1.3
S
16
0.3
SW
18
0.6
S
16
0.8
SSE
16
1.1
SSE
13
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SSE
11
Energy kJ
302
187
444
114
84
56
9
811
38
897
50
188
324
424
185
255
109
395
239
199
183
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.3
SW
7
0.1
S
22
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
1.1
S
12
0.5
SW
15
0.7
SSW
11
0.6
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
14
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
11
Energy kJ
196
350
232
114
7
9
18
59
50
49
93
336
104
103
162
166
116
274
75
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
1.3
S
7
1.2
SSE
7
0.6
E
9
0.7
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
8
0.4
E
8
0.5
E
8
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
1
E
6
Energy kJ
16
153
135
57
35
73
22
33
109
91
76
76
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
16
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
0
0
0
16
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
8
6
8
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
5
5
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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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