Saint Leu surfForecast / Réunion / Reunion

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Saint Leu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
26.8° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Leu in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) 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 1.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 23rd May)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 24th May)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 24th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
3
3
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
3
S
16
3
SSW
15
2.5
S
14
2.4
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.2
S
11
1
SW
14
1.2
SSE
11
0.7
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2736
1901
1275
4132
3427
2898
1992
1486
668
650
486
358
395
346
258
669
989
992
792
609
480
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
5
ESE
5
SSE
5
N
5
WSW
5
SW
5
WSW
5
W
5
SW
0
NW
5
SSW
5
SW
0
NW
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
NNW
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
W
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
High Tide
9:05PM0.42m
8:10AM0.39m
9:50PM0.45m
9:38AM0.40m
10:19PM0.47m
10:33AM0.42m
10:43PM0.49m
11:13AM0.44m
11:04PM0.50m
11:46AM0.45m
11:25PM0.51m
12:16PM0.45m
11:47PM0.52m
Low Tide
1:25PM0.19m
2:45AM0.31m
2:42PM0.20m
3:49AM0.27m
3:35PM0.21m
4:27AM0.22m
4:14PM0.21m
4:58AM0.18m
4:47PM0.21m
5:27AM0.14m
5:18PM0.20m
5:55AM0.10m
5:48PM0.20m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:46
6:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:44
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
24
23
22
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
25
24
25
24
24
25
24
24
22
21
20
25
24
24
25
25
26
25
25
27
27
27
27
28
26
26
26
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
3
S
16
3
SSW
15
2.5
S
14
2.4
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1
SSE
11
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
Energy kJ
2736
1901
1275
4132
3427
2898
1992
1486
668
650
486
358
270
346
230
669
989
992
792
609
480
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.1
S
22
1.3
S
15
0.2
SSW
20
1.1
S
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SSE
16
1.3
SSW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SSE
11
0.9
SE
12
0.7
SE
11
0.7
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
Energy kJ
56
9
791
38
749
50
49
87
443
185
301
140
395
276
199
146
199
117
94
90
52
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
22
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
11
0.4
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
14
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.4
SW
8
0.1
SW
24
0.4
S
16
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
9
18
38
59
50
49
93
76
134
79
82
134
147
258
96
96
18
23
79
163
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
E
6
0.9
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.3
E
8
Energy kJ
73
34
22
138
101
72
131
217
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
16
0
14
16
0
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
8
5
6
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Réunion Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Saint Leu, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Réunion Island, consider staying in Saint-Leu which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Réunion Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Saint-Paul which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Saint-Louis, Le Tampon and Saint-Pierre.

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