Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Saint-Leu. This is a proper point break that’s exposed and knows how to handle a good swell.

Right from the start, we’ve got some serious energy in the water. The combined swell energy is pumping at 2181 (strong to very strong), and that’s the theme for the first few days. A solid SSW groundswell of 8 ft with a long 14-second period is rolling in. Water temp is 76°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday morning (July 13) is a beauty. You’ve got 8 ft of SSW swell, period hanging around 14 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the ENE at only 3 mph. That’s clean. The surf is excellent but this is advanced territory – 8 ft is pushing into expert-only water for most, especially with that much energy. Monday afternoon holds the same size with a clean offshore wind from the SE at 6 mph. This is a standout session. The swell direction (SSW) is a perfect match for the optimum WSW direction, so the point will be reeling.

Tuesday morning (July 14) is glassy. Absolutely glassy. Wind is nothing from the NW at 3 mph, and the swell has dropped a touch to 6 ft, still from the SSW with a 14-second period. Energy is 1272. The waves will be clean and lined up, but at 6 ft it’s still a serious wave for the experienced surfer.

The standout period? No doubt about it – Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th mornings are the cream of the crop. Clean, powerful, long-period groundswell, and perfect wind. After that, Wednesday (July 15) morning stays glassy with 4 ft, and the energy drops to 617, but it’s still a fun, clean wave.

Thursday (July 16) is a drop-off. Swell down to 3 ft, energy under 250, and the wind is a bit messy. Not worth your time.

Friday (July 17) morning is a surprise – glassy, calm wind, but the swell is only 2 ft with a very long 17-second period. Energy is low at 334. That super long period can make the wave a bit too straight for a beach break, but at a point like Saint-Leu, it might still offer a few clean ones. By Friday afternoon, the wind goes cross-off from the S at 6 mph, and the swell picks up to 4 ft with a 16-second period. Energy climbs to 841. That’s a good session.

Saturday (July 18) and Sunday (July 19) are mixed. Saturday morning is glassy with 4 ft, but energy is low. Sunday afternoon is the real winner here: 3 ft of SSW swell, but the period is 18 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1214. Wind is cross-off from the S at 6 mph. Clean, long lines.

Now, the second week starts to fire up again. Monday the 20th: morning has 8 ft of SSW swell, 14-second period, and a solid offshore wind from the SE at 12 mph. Energy is 2799. This is a heavy, powerful day – experts only. Monday afternoon gets even bigger at 10 ft, but the wind is a fresh 16 mph offshore. That’s a lot of power.

Tuesday the 21st through Thursday the 23rd stays in the offshore wind pattern, with swell ranging from 8 ft down to 2 ft. The 23rd Thursday afternoon is worth a mention: 2 ft but with a 19-second period and a gentle offshore wind. Energy is 546 – low, but those long lines will be perfect for a mellow session.

The final weekend, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, sees a return of strong swell. Saturday afternoon has 7 ft from the SW, 16-second period, offshore wind at 12 mph, and energy of 2346. Sunday holds 8 ft from the SW, 14-second period, and light offshore wind. That’s a solid finish to the period.

The best of the best? Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th mornings. Perfect conditions, powerful groundswell, and the wind is either cross-off or glassy. Crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so expect a few locals out, but it’s worth it.

Rusty.

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