Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the Saint-Leu stretch for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a run that starts a bit slow, but don't write it off, because it builds into something special.

The window opens on Sunday morning, 2 August. It’s a bit of a slow start, with the Saint-Leu point delivering a solid 6ft of SSW groundswell at a long 15 seconds. The energy’s hefty, clocking in at (1326), and that tiny 3 mph cross-off breeze from the SSW is making for some nice, clean lines. This is classic, powerful point surf with that long period pushing through, offering up some proper walls. It’s a bit of a handful for sure, better left for the advanced crew.

After that, the surf backs right off for a long stretch. Tuesday through Thursday we’re looking at a real lull, with just weak, short-period slop around 2ft to 3ft. The wind goes messy, turning cross-on or onshore, and the energy drops into the 200s. This is a time to maybe wax the longboard or just enjoy the clear skies from the sand. It ain't worth paddling out for.

The real turning point comes on Friday morning, 7 August. The wind finally swings offshore from the ESE, and while the swell is still small at 3ft, the energy is building back up and it’s clean. It’s a glimmer of hope before things get a whole lot better.

Then, Saturday the 8th. This is where the standout window begins. That morning, Saint-Leu is glassy with a 4ft, 18-second SW groundswell and a combined energy of (823). It’s pure, clean, and glassy – the definition of a perfect point break session. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so just a spring suit will be fine.

This good run locks in right through to Monday, with clean, offshore winds from the SE keeping the 4ft to 4ft SW swell in stunning shape. The energy stays in that sweet spot (700-900), and with the swell coming from the optimum direction, the point will be reeling. It’s consistent, but note, it does get "sometimes" crowded here, as the locals know what’s up.

The action heats up further on Tuesday, 11 August. The morning starts with a glassy 4ft, but get this – the period jumps to a very long 19 seconds, and the energy surges to (1788). This is powerful, clean, and perfect for the point. It’s beginning to get into the "experts only" territory in the afternoon, however, as the swell pushes up to 7ft as the wind swings back onshore.

Wednesday the 12th is another true standout. We’re looking at a 7ft SW groundswell, moderate offshore energy from the SE, and a combined energy of (2161). This is big, clean, and powerful. This is the kind of day where the point really smokes, but with 7ft on the face, it’s only for the experienced chargers.

As we head into the second week, the run continues. The swell stays in the 5ft to 8ft range with clean offshore breezes almost every day. The energy remains strong, often in the 1000s and through to (2400) on Saturday the 15th. By Sunday, 16 August, the SST has shifted, with the swell hitting 8ft from the SSW, the period still a strong 16 seconds, and the energy hitting a huge (3639). This is the peak of the run - massive, powerful, and raw. It's a serious charge, best left to the big-wave crew on the point.

So bottom line: the first few days are a write-off, but from the 8th of August onwards, Saint-Leu is on fire. The 8th itself is the best call for a clean, glassy session on manageable swell, while the 12th and 16th are the ones for the heavy hitters. Keep an eye on that long-range promise, it looks to hold true.

– Rusty

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