
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 17,203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s 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 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. 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 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's have a proper look at what's coming our way for Saint Leu.
This is a cracking run of surf on the cards, no doubt about it. We've got a solid stretch of consistent, quality groundswell lining up, and for the most part, the wind gods are playing ball. It’s a point break setup, so when that swell hits the reef just right, you’re in for a treat. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no worries there.
Kicking things off this Sunday morning, the 6th of September, it's not huge, with swell around 4ft from the SW, but the key here is that it's glassy. Absolutely dead calm. The energy is there, sitting at a moderate 876, and with a 13-second period, it's got some push. It'll be a fun, user-friendly size to get the week started. That afternoon the wind switches to a light cross-shore, so still very surfable.
Monday the 7th is when it starts to get real. The swell bumps up to 8ft by the morning, swinging around to a cleaner SSW direction with a 15-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping the face tidy. You're looking at a powerful 2257 (moderate to strong) wave energy. By Monday afternoon, it's pushing 8ft. This is getting into advanced territory.
Now, the standout, no question, is Wednesday the 9th of September. This is the one you want to be calling in sick for. We’ve got a solid 13ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. The energy reading is a massive 10365 (strong to very strong). The wind is a clean, moderate offshore from the SE. This is exceptional, powerful surf for experts only. The long period will make the sets clean and walled up on this point break. If you’re not an expert, stay on the beach and watch. The morning window is your best bet for the most manageable size.
Tuesday the 8th is also a big day, hitting 13ft on the afternoon with a similar energy reading (11471), but the wind is a stronger offshore. It’ll be clean, but very heavy.
The rest of that first week stays good. Thursday the 10th drops back to a more manageable 8ft in the morning, still with clean offshore winds, perfect for experienced surfers. The energy is still a solid 2960. Friday and Saturday ease off into the 5ft range, with some glassy periods, making for a nice end to the week.
Into the second week, from the 13th onwards, the consistency holds. We’re looking at solid SSW swell in the 6ft to 7ft range, with clean offshore winds and that excellent long-period energy. Monday the 14th has a 7ft afternoon swell with an 18-second period and 3253 energy – another great day for the experienced crew. The 15th and 16th keep the quality up, with strong offshores and glassy mornings.
There's a bit of a lull around the 17th and 18th, with the swell dropping under 3ft, but it picks right back up. The 19th of September (Saturday) has a nice glassy morning with a glassy morning, SW swell at 7ft and a 16-second period, and the energy is 2173. And the run continues right through to the 21st, with a glassy Monday morning, 5ft SW swell.
All in all, an outstanding two-week outlook for Saint Leu. The biggest, heaviest days are for experts only, but there’s plenty of clean, quality surf in between for the experienced surfer. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue night, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
711 | 618 | 552 | 1527 | 2212 | 2452 | 2383 | 3093 | 6499 | 17203 | 10365 | 7807 | 4741 | 2688 | 1274 | 636 | 446 | 279 | 575 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | on |
High Tide | 11:04AM0.42m | 10:03PM0.44m | 11:33AM0.48m | 10:54PM0.51m | 12:01PM0.52m | 11:34PM0.56m | 12:28PM0.56m | 00:09AM0.59m | 12:53PM0.58m | 00:42AM0.61m | 1:16PM0.59m | 1:12AM0.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:53AM0.15m | 4:22PM0.28m | 4:45AM0.09m | 5:04PM0.23m | 5:24AM0.04m | 5:38PM0.18m | 5:58AM0.01m | 6:09PM0.15m | 6:29AM0.01m | 6:40PM0.12m | 6:58AM0.02m | 7:09PM0.10m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 |
711 | 618 | 552 | 1527 | 2212 | 2452 | 2383 | 3093 | 6499 | 17203 | 10365 | 7807 | 4741 | 2688 | 1274 | 636 | 446 | 279 | 343 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | S 18 | SW 26 | SW 23 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 |
347 | 258 | 480 | 20 | 45 | 889 | 329 | 1716 | 3781 | — | — | — | — | 272 | 1094 | 507 | 286 | 76 | 575 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 16 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 13 | ESE 8 |
61 | 38 | 33 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 88 | 42 | 168 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | S 7 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
54 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 290 | 1191 | 865 | 688 | 919 | 909 | 975 | 999 | 741 | 603 | 647 | 463 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
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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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