Saint Leu Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° S 55.29° E

Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
24.7° C
1.8° 

Saint Leu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Saint Leu surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,341 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 (Aug 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 15th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 15th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming our way for Saint Leu.

We kick off right away on Thursday, August 13th, with a glassy, clean start. A solid 4ft southwest swell running at 12 seconds is giving us some proper shape, and with the wind dropping to glass in the afternoon, you’re looking at some of the silkiest conditions you’ll find. The water’s sitting at 77°°, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s comfortable out there. The combined energy is moderate (691), but don’t let that fool you – it’s gonna be clean as a whistle.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th see the swell picking up, but the winds get messy and the tide might throw a spanner in the works. All that energy (over 2,000 and up to nearly 7,000 on Saturday) is impressive, but the wind is on it, so the quality drops. If you’re an experienced surfer and you’re willing to deal with some bump, Saturday afternoon (15th) is the standout here: a 10ft SSW groundswell with a long 18-second period, and clean cross-off wind. That is exceptional surf for skilled folks, but at 10ft, it's strictly for the experts.

Sunday the 16th through to Tuesday the 18th the swell backs off a bit, and while we get some cleaner windows on Sunday morning and again on Tuesday morning with light winds, the energy is only moderate, and the waves will be a bit more average. You can still get a few, but it’s not the pick.

The real gem, the one you should circle on your calendar, is Saturday the 22nd of August. Sunday morning the 23rd is also right up there. On Saturday the 22nd, the afternoon goes dead glassy with a clean 5ft southwest swell from a 15-second period. The energy is solid (1,311), and you’ll have the point running smooth as butter. Sunday the 23rd sees a touch bigger 7ft on the same long period, again glassy in the morning. This is your best window – consistent, clean, and that point will be reeling. But remember, at 7ft and above with such long period, it could get a bit straight at the beach, but for Saint Leu’s point, it’s perfect.

The final week, from the 24th to the 28th, keeps serving up decent swell. Monday the 24th afternoon has a glassy 7ft SSW groundswell (16 seconds), another expert’s delight, and the 28th Friday looks mint again with a 7ft, 18-second groundswell and glassy conditions. That’s a long-range promise, so keep an eye on it, but it looks tasty.

Crowds at Saint Leu can turn up, so especially on those standout days, be prepared to share the peak.

Overall, there’s plenty to surf here, but if you want the absolute best, lock in Saturday the 22nd afternoon and Sunday the 23rd morning. That’s clean, consistent, and properly fun.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
21
1.2
SW
20
1.8
S
20
3
SSW
18
2.5
S
17
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
11
1
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
411
520
485
1060
1045
1081
2573
5470
4273
4203
3499
1420
952
864
496
555
501
356
377
358
227
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
0
S
0
SE
5
WNW
5
NW
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
SSW
5
SW
5
W
10
SW
0
ENE
10
WNW
10
SSW
5
SE
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
NNE
5
SW
10
WNW
5
SSE
Wind State
off
glassy
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
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glassy
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
glassy
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cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:53PM0.56m
1:33AM0.61m
2:20PM0.56m
2:05AM0.58m
2:44PM0.54m
2:34AM0.54m
3:03PM0.52m
2:59AM0.49m
3:19PM0.49m
3:22AM0.43m
3:31PM0.46m
3:42AM0.37m
3:43PM0.43m
4:00AM0.31m
Low Tide
7:33PM0.14m
7:58AM0.01m
8:05PM0.14m
8:27AM0.05m
8:37PM0.15m
8:52AM0.11m
9:07PM0.17m
9:11AM0.16m
9:36PM0.20m
9:22AM0.21m
10:07PM0.22m
9:15AM0.25m
10:50PM0.25m
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6:04
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Temp °C
23
23
22
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Feels °C
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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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