
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 4,819 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with SSE 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at the run ahead at Saint Leu. A solid, drawn-out swell window is setting up for us, with the best of it stacked in two main pulses. The water is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – so the wettie choice is a bit easier on the skin.
The first stand-out is hands-down Sunday the 13th through Tuesday afternoon the 15th. We get a beautiful SSW groundswell building in. Sunday morning sees 6ft at 17 seconds (very long period), with glassy conditions and clear skies. The combined energy is pumping hard at (2136). That’s proper groundswell, so the point here should be running clean, lined-up and powerful – a real treat for experienced surfers. The afternoon bumps to 7ft at 16 seconds (2191) with light SE glass, staying immaculate. Monday the 14th holds solid at 6ft with a clean offshore breeze, though morning is best before the wind picks up a touch in the afternoon. Tuesday the 15th is the real cherry on top: 6ft at 18 seconds in the morning with a fresh SE offshore, but the afternoon is where it’s at – 6ft, 17 seconds, gentle offshore breeze and a combined energy of (3973). That is some serious push on a point break. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so for that Tuesday arvo session, expect a few locals out, but the quality will be worth sharing the peak.
The second standout window falls on Tuesday the 22nd. The morning is dead calm and glassy with 6ft at 18 seconds from the SSW (3345). The afternoon is just as good – 7ft, 17 seconds, glassy and clean. This is expert-level territory with the size and juice, but if you can handle it, it’s world-class. The south swell direction is right off the optimum for this point, so expect it to wrap in nicely.
After that, Saturday the 26th brings another late pulse: 8ft at 16 seconds with a solid SE offshore wind. The energy is (3652). That’s big, powerful, and for experts only – but for the crew that charge, it’s a serious session on offer.
There is a bit of a lull from the 18th to the 21st with smaller, weaker swell and onshore or crosswind conditions. Still some rideable waves in the 3ft to 4ft range, but nothing to get excited about. The end of the window, around the 25th, goes quiet and lumpy, so don’t bother with that.
If you’re a kiter, the days with strong SE trades and solid swell – like Tuesday the 15th afternoon or Saturday the 26th – look way more interesting for you than paddle surfing, given the size and wind.
Bottom line: clear your calendar for Sunday the 13th through Tuesday the 15th, and again for Tuesday the 22nd. Those are the sessions to plan for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
546 | 438 | 768 | 1092 | 815 | 913 | 1750 | 2384 | 1525 | 1093 | 854 | 657 | 1952 | 1653 | 4582 | 4135 | 3042 | 1849 | 1178 | 736 | 394 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:16PM0.59m | 1:12AM0.60m | 1:36PM0.58m | 1:40AM0.57m | 1:54PM0.57m | 2:05AM0.53m | 2:09PM0.54m | 2:28AM0.48m | 2:23PM0.51m | 2:48AM0.42m | 2:35PM0.48m | 3:07AM0.37m | 2:46PM0.44m | 3:22AM0.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:09PM0.10m | 7:24AM0.05m | 7:38PM0.10m | 7:48AM0.09m | 8:05PM0.10m | 8:08AM0.13m | 8:30PM0.12m | 8:23AM0.18m | 8:55PM0.14m | 8:29AM0.21m | 9:17PM0.17m | 8:20AM0.24m | 9:40PM0.21m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 |
546 | 438 | 768 | 1092 | 815 | 613 | 1750 | 2384 | 1525 | 1093 | 854 | 442 | 1952 | 575 | 4582 | 4135 | 3042 | 1849 | 1178 | 736 | 394 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | E 8 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | — | — | S 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SW 11 | SSW 17 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
290 | 408 | 103 | 12 | 117 | 913 | 386 | — | — | 11 | 45 | 657 | 182 | 1653 | 104 | — | — | — | — | 178 | 190 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SW 13 | E 8 | SW 23 | SSE 12 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | S 23 | SSW 21 | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 19 |
165 | 202 | 12 | 21 | 26 | 177 | 112 | — | — | 11 | 45 | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 178 | 89 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | E 9 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
612 | 540 | 439 | 306 | — | — | — | 115 | 94 | 5 | 15 | 255 | 498 | 999 | 394 | 512 | 629 | 533 | 619 | 511 | 393 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 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.
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