
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,096 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 15 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1225 | 810 | 696 | 444 | 246 | 171 | 166 | 144 | 287 | 382 | 342 | 261 | 299 | 290 | 175 | 314 | 790 | 905 | 940 | 763 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:51AM0.53m | 3:30PM0.52m | 3:28AM0.49m | 4:05PM0.50m | 4:13AM0.43m | 4:49PM0.47m | 5:26AM0.37m | 5:58PM0.44m | 8:24AM0.34m | 8:01PM0.42m | 10:41AM0.39m | 9:49PM0.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:54PM0.18m | 9:11AM0.11m | 9:32PM0.19m | 9:40AM0.15m | 10:18PM0.20m | 10:16AM0.20m | 11:29PM0.22m | 11:10AM0.25m | 1:39AM0.22m | 1:34PM0.29m | 3:40AM0.16m | 3:52PM0.28m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
1225 | 810 | 696 | 444 | 246 | 161 | 166 | 144 | 287 | 382 | 342 | 261 | 299 | 290 | 115 | 149 | 790 | 905 | 940 | 763 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 12 | SSW 22 | SW 12 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
54 | 141 | 145 | 132 | 86 | 77 | 93 | 47 | 61 | 106 | 120 | 78 | 61 | 59 | 175 | 314 | 118 | 93 | 85 | 58 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 20 |
85 | 587 | 492 | 257 | 209 | 171 | 17 | 52 | 69 | 43 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 72 | 70 | 31 | 112 | 42 | 186 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | — | — | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | SE 9 | E 10 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
281 | — | — | 757 | 588 | — | 88 | 724 | — | 698 | 773 | 619 | 476 | 495 | 675 | 91 | 80 | 675 | 744 | 455 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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