Saint Leu Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° S 55.29° E

Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
25.0°C
2.1° 

Saint Leu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Saint Leu surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,309 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saint Leu in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 27th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 28th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for the next couple of weeks at Saint Leu. This is a classic point break setup, exposed to the South West swells, and it’s got a proper run of energy coming through.

The ocean is about to wake up big time. The water is sitting at a warm 77°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home for sure.

The first few days are building. Tuesday afternoon, the 25th of August isn’t really on the cards – it’s a bit messy with a cross-on wind and a wonky 6ft swell from the SSW. The combined energy is weak (980). We skip that.

Things start to look up on Wednesday afternoon, the 26th. The wind goes glassy, the swell drops to a clean 4ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is moderate (1701). For a point break like Saint Leu, that long period is a dream, it’ll line up beautifully. It’s a standout for the early part of the forecast.

Then the real muscle shows up. Thursday the 27th sees a jump to 10ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and a clean cross-off wind. The energy is strong (5721). This is big, expert-level territory. It’s only going to be for the experienced crew.

The best on offer? You have to look at Friday, the 28th of August. The swell hits 13ft in the morning, topping out at 15ft in the afternoon from the SSW, with a fresh offshore wind from the SE at 18-22 mph. The energy is very strong (9139 to 11141). The wind is screaming offshore, the period is a solid 16 seconds. This is a proper, heavy, powerful point break session. Only for the experts, but it’s the highlight of the run.

Saturday, the 29th holds similar size, 12ft to 13ft, with a moderate offshore wind. Still excellent, but the energy is dropping slightly.

The wave heights drop through the start of the next week. Sunday, the 30th of August offers an 8ft swell from the S with a 14-second period and a light offshore wind, and the afternoon goes glassy. It’s a solid option for the experienced guys.

By Monday, the 31st, the swell is down to 5ft and glassy in the morning (658 energy), but it gets messy in the afternoon. That’s the end of the first block.

Then we hit a gap. The first week of September is tiny. From Tuesday the 1st through to Thursday the 3rd, the swell is a paltry 1ft to 2ft. The energy is barely registering (77 to 258). The wind is light, but there’s no power to push the waves. That’s a solid 3-4 day lull.

We get a pulse again on Friday, the 4th of September. The morning is small, but the afternoon brings a 6ft SSW swell with a 20-second period and a 3 mph offshore wind from the SE. Energy is moderate (2061). That’s a long period treat, and the wind is clean. It’s a promising but less certain call being that far out.

Saturday, the 5th of September stays around the 7ft mark, but the wind is onshore in the morning, so the afternoon is the better bet with a cross-off wind.

The forecast gets a bit wild for the second week. Monday, the 7th of September sees a massive 13ft+ swell from the S with a 17-second period, but the comment says it’s predicted to be too big for the break. The energy is extreme (16848). The wind is fresh offshore, but the size is just too much for the lineup.

Tuesday, the 8th of September is the same story – 16ft in the morning, dropping to 15ft in the afternoon. The afternoon session looks like the pick, with a moderate offshore and a 17-second period, and the comment says it’s exceptional for experts. The energy is still very strong (12171).

The window closes after that, with the swell easing back to 8ft-10ft by Wednesday, the 9th, with a clean offshore wind.

So, to wrap it up: The real standout is Friday, the 28th of August – big, offshore, and powerful. For a slightly cleaner, glassy session on a long period swell, do not miss Wednesday afternoon, the 26th of August. The second week has a pulse, but it’s either too big or too far out to call with total confidence. Keep your eyes on the 8th of September.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tue
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.3
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
17
4
SSW
17
4
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2
SSW
13
2
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.2
S
12
1
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
980
785
685
975
3139
5663
6290
9301
8527
11141
9188
6335
5241
3619
2733
1422
1349
647
411
242
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
S
10
NW
5
NW
10
S
10
S
15
S
20
SSE
30
SE
35
SE
35
SE
20
SE
20
SE
10
E
10
SE
5
SSE
5
NW
5
SW
10
W
5
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
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glassy
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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glassy
High Tide
11:44PM0.52m
12:36PM0.50m
00:09AM0.56m
12:54PM0.53m
00:36AM0.58m
1:14PM0.56m
1:03AM0.60m
1:36PM0.58m
1:32AM0.59m
2:00PM0.58m
2:02AM0.57m
2:25PM0.57m
2:35AM0.53m
Low Tide
5:51PM0.20m
6:14AM0.05m
6:15PM0.17m
6:37AM0.04m
6:40PM0.15m
7:01AM0.03m
7:06PM0.13m
7:24AM0.03m
7:33PM0.11m
7:49AM0.05m
8:02PM0.11m
8:14AM0.08m
8:34PM0.11m
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6:33
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6:31
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6:30
6:28
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6:07
6:07
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6:07
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6:08
 mm
2
Temp °C
23
22
23
23
22
23
23
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21
21
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Feels °C
23
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22
16
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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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