Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking on the West Coast for the next couple of weeks. This run is all about Saint-Leu, a classic point break that's going to see a proper pulse of energy. Water temps are sitting at 25°, which feels a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nice.

We kick off the action on Tuesday afternoon, 18 August, with a solid start. A 3ft south swell, 12-second period, and light cross-offshore wind from the SW make for clean, fun lines. The combined energy is pumping at (470), a good sign that there's some push in the water.

Wednesday, 19 August, we get a morning session with a clean 3ft S swell and a light onshore wind. Then the afternoon glass off is a beauty – 3ft S swell, glassy conditions, and a light breeze from SSW. That's the kind of clean you wait for.

Thursday, 20 August, is another gem. Morning glass with zero wind and a 2ft SW groundswell, 16-second period. That's long-period energy that will wrap perfectly around the point. The combined energy is strong at (443). The afternoon holds similar, clean and glassy.

Friday, 21 August, the swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW. The morning is a bit on the cross shore, but the afternoon cleans right up with cross-offshore wind and a combined energy of (691). That's a good afternoon session.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Saturday, 22 August, is a standout. The morning brings 6ft SW swell with glassy conditions and a combined energy of (1188). The afternoon is even better: 6ft SW swell, zero wind, glassy as a lake, and energy at (1467). This is excellent for experienced surfers – the point will be working with clean, powerful lines.

Sunday, 23 August, the swell hits 8ft in the morning, which is getting into the big stuff. The wind is a bit on it though. The afternoon is the real gem: 8ft SW swell with absolutely glassy conditions. That's a proper session for the crew who know what they're doing.

Monday, 24 August, keeps the run going with a 7ft SSW groundswell, glassy morning, and combined energy of (2302). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns onshore, so get it early.

The next few days ease off a bit, with smaller, messy conditions through Tuesday and Wednesday of that week.

Then we get a massive, promising long-range signal. Around Wednesday, 26 August, the swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period. The wind goes offshore from the SE at 12 mph. The combined energy explodes to (4321). Thursday, 27 August, is another monster, with 10ft SSW swell, same long period, and offshore wind. Energy is (4612). This is expert territory.

But the absolute standout of the entire 16-day window is Friday, 28 August. This is the one. We’re looking at a massive 15ft SSW groundswell, 15-second period, with light cross-offshore wind in the morning and glassy conditions in the afternoon. The combined energy is insane: (10134) for the morning session. This is exceptional, heavy-duty point surf for expert surfers only. It will be a proper, world-class day at Saint-Leu, but you need to know what you’re doing.

From the 29th onward, it stays chunky but slowly dropping, with smaller, cleaner waves tailing off into the start of September. There's plenty of action through the whole run, just pick your days. Expect crowds at Saint-Leu, especially on the standouts – it's a famous wave.

Rusty.

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