Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, it's Rusty. Let's talk about the next couple of weeks, purely for our little corner of the world.

The ocean’s got a bit of everything coming our way. After a shaky start with a few small, junky days, a solid window of clean swell opens up from the 8th. But if you’re looking for the real headline, it’s that run around the 14th and 17th – that’s when the ocean really switches on. Just remember, the long-range stuff is promising, but we’ll have to see how it all lines up.

We kick things off on Sunday the 2nd. There’s some swell, around 5ft, but the wind is on it and conditions are a bit messy. The water is a touch warmer than average at 77°F, which is a nice little bonus, but the surf itself is a pass for me.

Monday the 3rd is a much better story. The swell drops slightly to 4ft, but it's glassy in the morning with light SW wind. The energy is still moderate at 1188, but the clean conditions make it a proper session for the experienced crew. That's the best of the early week.

The next few days, from Tuesday the 4th through Thursday the 6th, are a bit of a lull. Waves are small, under 3ft, and there’s not much push. It’s mostly a time for the longboard or fixing dings.

Friday the 7th gets interesting again. The morning is glassy with a small 3ft swell. But the afternoon is the standout from this part of the week. The swell size drops to 2ft, but the period jumps way up to 22 seconds and the energy is moderate at 533. It’s a long-period SSW groundswell with clean conditions. This is one for the points and reefs, as that long period can make beach breaks a bit too straight.

Saturday the 8th is where the forecast starts to get exciting. A new SW swell fills in at 4ft with a 18-second period, and we get offshore SE winds. The energy is strong at 1017, and conditions are clean. This is excellent surf for those who know what they're doing. The afternoon holds with a slightly bigger 5ft swell and moderate offshore winds.

Sunday the 9th is another good one. The swell is still solid at 4ft with a 15-second period, and we have offshore winds again, with moderate energy at 1008. It stays clean all day.

Monday the 10th is a bit of a write-off as the wind swings onshore, making a mess of the 5ft swell. I’d give it a miss.

Tuesday the 11th the wind goes light and glassy again in the morning. The 5ft SW swell is still there, and it looks fun. The afternoon has some rain showers and cross-shore wind, so the morning is the call.

Now, for the main event. Wednesday the 12th sees the swell jump to 6ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The energy is strong at 1589, and with light offshore cross-off winds, it's going to be firing. This is a serious day for experienced surfers.

After a slightly smaller Thursday the 13th, the ocean goes off. Friday the 14th is for experts only. The swell is a solid 10ft from the SW with an 17-second period. The wave energy is very strong at 5131. With offshore winds, this will be big, powerful, and heavy. Not one for the faint of heart. The same can be said for Saturday the 15th, with an 8ft swell. The morning looks clean, but the afternoon wind turns onshore.

Sunday the 16th sees the swell drop slightly to 7ft in the morning. The afternoon is glassy though, with the swell dropping to 5ft but with a long 14-second period. This could be a classic.

And then, Monday the 17th. The forecast is for a big SSW groundswell, 6ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, with long periods of 21 and 18 seconds. The energy readings are huge – 4189 and 5691. With offshore winds, this is the standout of the entire run. It’s a big, powerful, clean swell with a long period. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but as with anything over a week out, treat it as a very promising possibility rather than a guarantee. This will be for experts only, and the point should be running perfectly.

All in all, a quality couple of weeks on the horizon. Keep your wetsuit ready.

Rusty.

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