Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Saint Leu. This is a classic point break that knows how to handle a good swell, and we’ve got a solid run of surf ahead. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real action kicks off on Friday morning, the 24th of July. It’s a bit of a so-so start with chest-high, 6ft southerly swell, but the wind is blowing onshore from the NNW, so it’s messy. You’d be better off waiting for the afternoon. That’s where it gets interesting – the wind goes glassy, swinging to the WSW, and the swell drops to a clean 4ft from the SW. That’s a long-period groundswell at 14 seconds, and it’s going to peel nicely down the point. The combined energy is strong at 1219, so there’s plenty of push. For experienced surfers, this is a dream.

Saturday morning, the 25th, is all about the glass. Zero wind, a clean 4ft SW swell, and a 13-second period. It’s going to be a beautiful, clean morning with a combined energy of 731. This is a standout. The afternoon gets a bit sketchy with a cross-onshore breeze so you’ll want to be out early.

Sunday, the 26th, is a bit of a write-off. The swell is there, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore all day, so it’s not going to be clean. Best to sit this one out.

Now, hold onto your boards – Monday the 27th of July is the big one. Morning sees a solid 10ft SW groundswell, with a 16-second period, and the wind is glassy from the SSE. The combined energy is pumping at 3792. This is heavy, expert-only territory. The afternoon is a touch smaller at 8ft, but the wind is offshore from the SE, making it clean and powerful. This is another standout session for the crew who can handle it.

Tuesday the 28th keeps the quality high. Morning is a clean 5ft SSW swell, glassy wind, and a long 18-second period. The energy is still strong at 3096. Expect excellent, lined-up waves. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore and bumpy, so morning is the call.

Wednesday the 29th delivers again. The morning is glassy with a 7ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is a solid 1700, and it’s going to be a great session. The afternoon is glassy too, even with a few rain showers, but the swell drops to 6ft. Still excellent.

Thursday the 30th is another morning call. Glassy wind, 5ft SW swell, and a 13-second period. It’s a touch smaller, but the energy is still there at 1128. The afternoon picks up to 6ft at 16 seconds with glassy conditions – that’s a beauty.

We’ve got a bit of a swell hangover from Friday the 31st of July through to Saturday the 1st of August. The size is still there, but the wind is all over the place – cross-onshore, onshore, and cross-shore. It’s going to be messy and not worth paddling out for.

Sunday the 2nd of August sees a clean-up. The wind goes offshore from the SE, and we’ve got a consistent 4ft SW swell. The combined energy is moderate at 561, but it’s clean. Monday the 3rd of August brings a proper return to form. A 5ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period, offshore wind, and a combined energy of 2076. This is excellent and will have the point running smooth.

Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th of August keep the good times rolling with glassy to offshore winds and solid waist-to-chest-high swell. The energy drops off a bit, but it’s still fun.

Thursday the 6th of August is the smallest day, with a 3ft swell and a fresh offshore breeze from the SE. It’s clean, but tiny. Not a go-out day.

Friday the 7th of August is a sneaky gem. The morning is small, but the afternoon comes alive with a 4ft SSW swell and a 20-second period. The wind is offshore, and the energy jumps to 1317. This is a long-period groundswell that will be absolute perfection at this point break.

Finally, Saturday the 8th of August brings a solid 7ft SSW swell with offshore winds. The energy is strong at 2645. This is a morning session for the experts.

The best of the lot: Saturday morning the 25th of July for the glassy, clean, and fun waves, and Monday the 27th of July for the big, powerful, and clean groundswell. If you’re picking one, Monday morning is the real standout.

Rusty.

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