
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 9,870 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with SW 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saint Leu in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
The ocean’s been sleeping for a bit, but it’s about to wake up proper. We’ve got a slow start, a big, angry pulse in the middle, and a solid finish to the run. It’s all happening at Saint Leu, so let’s keep it local.
The first few days are a write-off, really. Friday the 4th has a bit of cross-shore chop and not enough power. It’s a skunk. Saturday the 5th cleans up nicely though. Glassy, light winds, and a solid 6ft of SW swell rolling through. It’s a good, clean session for anyone who’s keen, but there’s better stuff coming.
Sunday the 6th is similar – cross-on in the morning but glassing off in the arvo for a clean 4ft.
Now, Monday the 7th is where the ocean starts to flex. We see 7ft jumping to 8ft of SSW swell. The wind swings offshore from the SSE, and it’s clean. The energy reading is strong at 2791. This is the kind of day you’d book a holiday for.
Tuesday the 8th takes it up another notch. This is the sneaky big one. We’re looking at 10ft in the morning, bumping to 11ft in the afternoon. The swell is pumping with an energy of 7600. It’s a serious, expert-only day, but the offshore SE wind is holding it together like glass. The power is something else.
But the real standout is Wednesday the 9th. That’s the one. We get a 13ft SSW groundswell with a long 18-second period. Combined with a clean, gentle offshore wind, this is as good as it gets. The energy reading is 9133 - that’s just raw, open-ocean power hitting the reef. This is a day for the memories, but it’s big, powerful, and only for the most experienced chargers. This is the one you’d move your schedule around for.
Thursday the 10th, the swell eases back to a very manageable 6ft with that same clean offshore flow. Still a great day, just less intensity.
The weekend of the 12th and 13th sees the swell drop right out. Small, inconsistent, not worth paddling out for. A couple of glassy 3ft days are all we get, and they’re marginal on the tide.
Monday the 14th is flat and choppy. Don’t bother.
Then we get the second pulse. Tuesday the 15th kicks up the SSW swell again to 7ft with a moderate offshore breeze. Not as clean as the first pulse, but solid.
Wednesday the 16th looks like a gem. It goes glassy with a 6ft SSW swell at 18 seconds. Another clean, long-period swell with no wind. Super fun.
And the run ends with a bang. Thursday the 17th is another big one – 11ft of SSW swell, glassy conditions, and a 14-second period. The energy is over 5000, so it’s got some punch. Another day for experts only, but if you’re in the water, you won’t forget it.
Friday the 18th stays solid at 8ft and the arvo glass-off makes it a fitting end to the run. A classic, if a bit smaller. That Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 17th are the two standouts. Mark them on your calendar.
Water temp is 76° and a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so not a concern.
That’s the picture from Saint Leu. Get on it when the ocean allows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
146 | 446 | 1417 | 1415 | 1187 | 885 | 711 | 618 | 609 | 1567 | 1966 | 2277 | 2321 | 4139 | 5029 | 4791 | 9213 | 7045 | 4161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-on | on | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:20AM0.34m | 4:56PM0.41m | 10:41AM0.36m | 8:20PM0.39m | 11:04AM0.42m | 10:03PM0.44m | 11:33AM0.48m | 10:54PM0.51m | 12:01PM0.52m | 11:34PM0.56m | 12:28PM0.56m | 00:09AM0.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:01PM0.20m | 10:00AM0.29m | 1:54AM0.21m | 2:45PM0.33m | 3:53AM0.15m | 4:22PM0.28m | 4:45AM0.09m | 5:04PM0.23m | 5:24AM0.04m | 5:38PM0.18m | 5:58AM0.01m | 6:09PM0.15m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
146 | 175 | 1417 | 1415 | 1187 | 885 | 711 | 618 | 609 | 1567 | 1966 | 2277 | 2321 | 4139 | 5029 | 4493 | 9213 | 7045 | 4161 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSW 19 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | S 18 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | — | — | — |
29 | 446 | 78 | 84 | 54 | 38 | 37 | 258 | 480 | 39 | 45 | 504 | 237 | 920 | 2847 | 4791 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
55 | 33 | — | — | — | — | 61 | 33 | 32 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
605 | 660 | 679 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 225 | 109 | 146 | 300 | 400 | 482 | 503 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
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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.
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