
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, dusty crew, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the menu over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a ripper run starting up right away, so no waiting around. The star of the show is Saint Leu, a proper advanced point break. The water is sitting at 25°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that little bit of extra tropical warmth.
The big news is Tuesday the 28th of July. We’re looking at a serious groundswell from the SSW, pushing in at 8ft with a very long period of 17 seconds. The energy is pumping hard at 3441 (moderate), and the wind is a glassy SSE breeze at 3 mph. That’s the kind of session that has you shaking your head in disbelief. This is a standout, no doubt about it. The swell direction is dead on the optimum for the break, and with that kind of period, the point will be lined up and offering up long, clean walls. It’s the best on offer, full stop. Just keep in mind that over 8ft is expert territory, and at 8ft with that power, it’s for experienced surfers only.
Wednesday the 29th is still a beauty. The swell drops a touch to 7ft, period still a solid 14 seconds, and the wind is dead calm in the morning (0 mph) and glassy in the afternoon. This is premium, high-quality surf.
Thursday the 30th sees the swell drop to 5ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, with a long period of 16 seconds. The wind is glassy from the WNW. Another great day for the more seasoned crew.
Friday the 31st is still solid at 6ft, with a 15-second period, but the afternoon picks up some rain showers and the wind turns onshore, making it a bit more marginal. The morning is still the pick.
Into the weekend, Saturday the 1st of August starts a bit uncertain with some clouds and showers, but the afternoon cleans up with a cross-offshore breeze from the south. Sunday the 2nd is glassy again in the morning with 5ft of 16-second swell. You can’t complain about that.
Monday the 3rd is still clean but dropping, with 4ft in the morning. By Tuesday the 4th, the swell totally fades to 3ft – that’s a flat spell, and the conditions are poor. Best to leave the board at home.
But don’t worry, it picks up again. Wednesday the 5th of August sees a jump back to 6ft with a 16-second period, though the wind is onshore and cross-shore, so it’s a bit messy. Thursday the 6th is a nice reset – 5ft, glassy, and clean. Friday the 7th is smaller but still clean.
The real second standout looks to be shaping up for Tuesday the 11th of August. We’re seeing a return of proper groundswell: 7ft from the SSW, with a period of 17 seconds and a strong energy reading of 2551. The wind is offshore from the SSE at 6–12 mph. That’s a serious session for the experts, and the long-range forecast is promising. The swell direction is spot on again.
The last few days of the window, Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th, see the size drop off, but the wind stays offshore, keeping it clean for the smaller waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3185 | 2546 | 1906 | 1411 | 1151 | 722 | 1765 | 1799 | 1677 | 1592 | 1648 | 1739 | 1525 | 1014 | 1040 | 1460 | 846 | 672 | 548 | 336 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 00:28AM0.53m | 1:25PM0.48m | 00:55AM0.56m | 1:47PM0.50m | 1:22AM0.57m | 2:10PM0.52m | 1:50AM0.57m | 2:34PM0.53m | 2:19AM0.56m | 3:01PM0.53m | 2:51AM0.53m | 3:30PM0.52m | 3:28AM0.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:33PM0.19m | 7:05AM0.04m | 7:00PM0.18m | 7:30AM0.04m | 7:26PM0.17m | 7:55AM0.04m | 7:53PM0.17m | 8:19AM0.06m | 8:22PM0.17m | 8:44AM0.08m | 8:54PM0.18m | 9:11AM0.11m | 9:32PM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
3185 | 2546 | 1906 | 1411 | 1151 | 722 | 1765 | 1799 | 1677 | 1592 | 1648 | 1739 | 1525 | 1014 | 1040 | 1460 | 846 | 672 | 548 | 336 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SW 17 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 |
256 | 96 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 679 | 47 | 43 | 25 | 35 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 603 | 451 | 28 | 441 | 386 | 326 | 187 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 20 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 |
196 | 41 | 96 | 90 | 62 | 54 | 96 | 90 | 2 | 94 | 32 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 121 | 33 | 55 | 81 | 62 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 235 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










