Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 4,334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with S 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. We’ve got a slow start here on the west side, but once the swell fills in, this stretch is going to fire like a freight train. Saint Leu’s got a classic point setup that loves a solid south-west groundswell, and the waiting will be worth it.
The first few days are only offering small, marginal waves. Wednesday the 19th sees a 3 ft south swell at 11 seconds, combined energy of 305, but the morning’s cross-onshore makes it messy. The afternoon goes glassy with 314 energy – still small, but clean enough for a longboard if you’re desperate. Thursday the 20th is even smaller at 2 ft, but that’s a 16-second south-west groundswell and glassy conditions in the morning with 437 energy, turning offshore in the arvo with 590 energy. Water temp is 77°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Friday the 21st bumps up to 4 ft, 14-second south-west swell, but the morning has cross-shore wind ripples (804 energy). The afternoon cleans up with cross-offshore winds and 716 energy – getting there. Saturday the 22nd is where it starts to get serious: 6 ft, 14-second south-west swell, glassy all day, energy climbing from 1188 to 1513. That’s proper point surf for experienced crew. Sunday the 23rd hits 8 ft, 14-second south-west swell, glassy, energy at 2590. This is excellent, but it’s pushing big – only for the solid surfers now. Monday the 24th holds 8 ft south-west swell, glassy morning (2441 energy), clean afternoon, still for the experienced only.
The standout window is from the middle of the second week. Wednesday the 26th pumps 10 ft south-west groundswell at 15 seconds, cross-offshore winds, and energy roaring at 4334. That’s powerful, clean, and lined up. Thursday the 27th gets wild – 10 ft in the morning, then 15 ft by afternoon with a 19-second period and offshore winds from the SE. Energy hits 14010 – that’s extreme. This is only for absolute experts, and the offshore wind will make it clean but heavy as hell. Friday the 28th is the true standout: 16 ft, 17-second south-west swell, gentle offshore, energy at 13541. Exceptional conditions for experts. The afternoon drops to 15 ft with 9742 energy, still clean and perfect.
By Saturday the 29th it’s easing back to 10 ft (3465 energy) with clean morning surf and glassy arvo. Sunday the 30th drops to 6 ft, with cross-onshore winds and only 1139 energy – not great. Monday the 31st has a 2 ft south swell at 17 seconds (505 energy) but glassy, and then an afternoon jump to 5 ft, 15-second south-west swell with offshore winds (1160 energy) – that’s a nice return. Tuesday the 1st of September holds 7 ft, 16-second south-west swell, clean cross-offshore in the morning (2300 energy) and glassy in the arvo. Wednesday the 2nd gets a bit messy with cross-shore winds, but the swell is 6 ft. Thursday the 3rd of September is the last real standout: 10 ft, 18-second south-west swell, glassy morning, energy at 5854 – exceptional for experts again.
Crowds are sometimes a thing at Saint Leu, so with this quality, expect company on the peak. This is a long-range call for the 26th through 28th and again the 3rd of September – promising but less certain that far out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 191 | 195 | 146 | 248 | 212 | 313 | 746 | 659 | 911 | 1150 | 1099 | 1289 | 2590 | 2156 | 1367 | 2441 | 2244 | 1427 | 1066 | 771 | 2194 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy | off | on | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:43PM0.43m | 4:00AM0.31m | 3:53PM0.39m | 2:25PM0.36m | 12:18PM0.37m | 10:24PM0.37m | 12:07PM0.39m | 10:54PM0.42m | 12:11PM0.43m | 11:20PM0.47m | 12:21PM0.46m | 11:44PM0.52m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50PM0.25m | 8:18AM0.27m | 5:38AM0.26m | 4:46AM0.21m | 4:53PM0.31m | 5:06AM0.16m | 5:08PM0.27m | 5:28AM0.12m | 5:28PM0.23m | 5:51AM0.08m | 5:51PM0.20m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 191 | 195 | 146 | 248 | 212 | 313 | 746 | 659 | 911 | 1150 | 1099 | 1289 | 2590 | 2156 | 1367 | 2441 | 2244 | 1427 | 1066 | 771 | 2194 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 53 | 119 | 144 | 94 | 96 | 310 | 28 | 25 | 11 | 21 | 207 | 791 | 31 | 31 | 1123 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 149 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SE 8 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 20 | SSE 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 18 | E 8 | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — |
| kJ | 114 | 29 | 45 | 95 | 150 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 5 | 17 | 207 | 46 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 19 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 132 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
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