Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 11,620 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for Saint Leu. This is a bloody solid run of waves for the advanced crew. The point is going to be absolutely pumping for a good stretch. Water temp is sitting at a touch warmer than usual for the time of year, around 77°, so it’s a bit of a treat.
The whole window kicks off proper this Saturday afternoon the 22nd. We've got a clean 6 feet SW swell, 13-second period, with a light cross-off breeze. Energy is moderate (1345). It's good, but Sunday and Monday are where you want to be in the water. Sunday morning the 23rd, the wind goes glassy, and that SW swell jumps to 8 feet with a 14-second period. The energy is strong (2590). This is top-tier point surf. Monday the 24th is the standout, with two sessions of pure glass – zero wind – and 8 feet of SSW swell going 15 seconds. The energy is cranking (2810). It doesn't get much better than a glassy point with a solid groundswell.
Tuesday the 25th drops a notch to 6 feet, but it’s still glassy and clean, perfect for a slightly smaller board. Wednesday the 26th has a wild anomaly in the afternoon with that 4 feet swell having an 18-second period (energy 1521). That’s super long period, so the point is going to handle that gracefully, with long, lully sets and plenty of time to paddle out. Still glassy.
Now, hold onto your board. Thursday the 27th morning sends a 10 feet SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. The energy jumps to very strong (5044). This is expert territory, and with a light cross-off, the point will have some big, clean lines for those who can handle it. The afternoon gets a bit windier, still clean but with more breeze.
Then we hit the big event. Friday the 28th is going to be massive. 15 feet of SW swell, 16-second period. This is a beast. The combined swell energy (10008 to 11450) is very strong. The wind is fresh offshore from the SSE/SE. This is as good as it gets for the extreme charger. Saturday the 29th stays in the 12 to 13 feet range with solid offshore winds. These two days are strictly for experts.
After that, the swell slowly eases. Sunday the 30th is still good at 8 feet from the S with offshore winds. It calms down into the first days of September. We get a lull after the 31st, with a few days of very small, weak energy before a pulse on the 3rd of September (4 feet, 13-second, clean offshore) and another solid one on the 4th (5 feet, 14-second). The very end of the run on the 6th of September has some tiny glassy waves to finish off.
So, for the standout: Monday the 24th of August. That morning glass, 8 feet of SSW groundswell at a strong 15-second period, with zero wind, is the cleanest, most perfect point surf you’ll get. Absolute magic.
For the bold out there, Friday the 28th of August is the heavy-hitter. Big, offshore, and terrifyingly fun if you’ve got the skills.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1099 | 1650 | 2590 | 2290 | 1722 | 2598 | 2227 | 1449 | 983 | 885 | 846 | 726 | 835 | 2535 | 4987 | 5406 | 9300 | 10008 | 11450 | 9567 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:24PM0.37m | 12:07PM0.39m | 10:54PM0.42m | 12:11PM0.43m | 11:20PM0.47m | 12:21PM0.46m | 11:44PM0.52m | 12:36PM0.50m | 00:09AM0.56m | 12:54PM0.53m | 00:36AM0.58m | 1:14PM0.56m | 1:03AM0.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:53PM0.31m | 5:06AM0.16m | 5:08PM0.27m | 5:28AM0.12m | 5:28PM0.23m | 5:51AM0.08m | 5:51PM0.20m | 6:14AM0.05m | 6:15PM0.17m | 6:37AM0.04m | 6:40PM0.15m | 7:01AM0.03m | 7:06PM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
1099 | 1650 | 2590 | 2290 | 1722 | 2598 | 2227 | 1449 | 983 | 885 | 846 | 726 | 534 | 2535 | 4987 | 5406 | 9300 | 10008 | 11450 | 9567 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | ENE 8 | S 17 | S 16 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — |
246 | 803 | 31 | 30 | 632 | 212 | 19 | 138 | 121 | 19 | 221 | 163 | 835 | 561 | 57 | 37 | 20 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | SW 22 | SSW 19 | S 11 | S 11 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | — |
48 | 45 | — | — | 20 | — | — | 18 | 21 | — | 18 | 251 | 152 | 114 | 33 | 37 | 20 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | ENE 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 109 | 25 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
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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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