Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period with SSW 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 (Aug 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saint Leu in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid window of surf ahead, but it’s not all going to be perfect. There’s a bit of a slow start, then some proper groundswell to get excited about, especially for those of you who know how to handle a serious wave.
Right out of the gate on Sunday the 16th, we’re looking at a solid 8ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period. The energy reading is strong at 3934. Morning is a bit onshore, so it’ll be lumpy, but the afternoon cleans up with a cross-off breeze, and the conditions turn excellent. This is for Saint Leu, the point break. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 77°F.
The start of the week, Monday the 17th, the swell drops back to 5ft and it’s still a touch onshore in the morning. Not great. The afternoon brings a cleaner 4ft SW swell with a good 16-second period, and the light cross-off wind sets it up nice. It’s a bit smaller, but it’ll be a fun session for those in the know.
Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are smaller again, with waves around 4ft and 3ft. There’s still some clean windows, especially Tuesday morning with the cross-off breeze, and Wednesday morning looks glassy with a 3ft S swell. But the energy is dropping off, so you’ll be scratching for waves. The swell really bottoms out Thursday the 20th, with tiny 2ft waves and very weak energy readings in the 300-400 range. Not worth the paddle unless you’ve got nothing else to do.
The swell starts to build back up on Friday the 21st. The morning is a bit iffy, with a 4ft SW swell and onshore wind, but the afternoon glass off with a 5ft SW, 14-second swell and it starts to look much better. Saturday the 22nd is where it starts getting interesting. The swell is up to 6ft, then 6ft in the afternoon, with a light SE offshore wind. The surf is clean and the energy is building. This is a good one.
Then we get to the main event. Sunday the 23rd is the real standout for the near to mid-term. We’ve got a solid 8ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the south. The energy is pumping at 2767. This is the biggest and cleanest surf we’ve seen so far, and Saint Leu will be handling it beautifully. This is a proper day for experienced surfers.
The swell eases a bit into Monday the 24th, with 6ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, still with clean cross-off winds. It remains excellent. Tuesday the 25th drops to 4ft to 5ft, with onshore winds, so the quality fades.
Now, looking ahead a bit further. The forecast for the last week of August is where things get serious for the experts. We’re looking at a big jump in size. Wednesday the 26th sees the swell jump to a solid 10ft with a 15-second period and light offshore winds. The energy readings are very strong, around 4000. This is big, powerful surf. Then Friday the 28th is the one to circle on your calendar. The data is showing an exceptional 15ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period. The energy reading is massive at 13336. The wind is forecast to be calm and glassy in the morning. This is as good as it gets for the expert crew, but the size means it’s strictly for the experienced. The long period and size will make it challenging, but for those who are ready, it will be a session to remember. It’s a week away, so the call could change, but as it stands, it’s a monster.
After that, the swell backs down, but through Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th, there’s still 7ft to 8ft of SSW swell to play with. It drops off into the start of September, with Monday the 31st showing a smaller, clean 4ft SW swell in the morning with offshore winds.
So, overall, the pick of the bunch is Sunday the 23rd for a big, clean, powerful swell. And for the experts waiting for something special, Friday the 28th is lined up to be a true standout.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3934 | 3393 | 1194 | 901 | 701 | 594 | 411 | 390 | 291 | 235 | 191 | 184 | 245 | 212 | 310 | 746 | 833 | 898 | 1083 | 1116 | 1292 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | on | glassy | off | off | glassy | on |
High Tide | 3:03PM0.52m | 2:59AM0.49m | 3:19PM0.49m | 3:22AM0.43m | 3:31PM0.46m | 3:42AM0.37m | 3:43PM0.43m | 4:00AM0.31m | 3:53PM0.39m | 2:25PM0.36m | 12:18PM0.37m | 10:24PM0.37m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:07PM0.17m | 9:11AM0.16m | 9:36PM0.20m | 9:22AM0.21m | 10:07PM0.22m | 9:15AM0.25m | 10:50PM0.25m | 8:18AM0.27m | 5:38AM0.26m | 4:46AM0.21m | 4:53PM0.31m | ||||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
3934 | 3393 | 988 | 901 | 653 | 594 | 411 | 390 | 291 | 235 | 191 | 184 | 245 | 105 | 308 | 746 | 833 | 898 | 1083 | 1116 | 919 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 20 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 |
7 | 7 | 1194 | 875 | 701 | 301 | 301 | 206 | 162 | 147 | 153 | 144 | 100 | 212 | 310 | 41 | 37 | 30 | 25 | 146 | 1292 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | E 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | S 21 | SSE 20 | SSE 18 | SE 10 | SSE 15 | E 4 |
15 | 22 | 7 | 173 | 43 | 2 | 301 | 206 | 11 | 28 | 32 | 13 | 95 | 95 | 21 | 36 | 37 | 30 | 4 | 21 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | — | — | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | E 8 |
17 | — | — | — | 255 | 175 | 192 | 221 | 245 | — | — | — | — | 177 | 136 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 80 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 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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