Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, it’s Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run ahead at Saint Leu, a classic point that lights up on the right swell. The water’s about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is your spot for the next two weeks if you’re an experienced surfer, and there is one absolutely mental day that stands out from the pack.

The action starts Friday the 11th with clean, glassy 5ft to 4ft swell from the south, with a moderate combined energy of around 1000. The wind is near nothing and glassy, making for some really fun, clean waves. Saturday the 12th has a bigger 6ft S swell, but the morning wind is cross-on and messy, so the quality drops. The afternoon cleans right up to glassy 5ft SSW swell, much better.

Sunday the 13th is where it gets serious. A 6ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period powers in, and the afternoon sees offshore winds. The energy reading jumps to 2384, which is strong. This is high-quality, powerful surf for the experienced crew. Monday the 14th stays clean with offshore winds and a 5ft to 6ft SSW swell, still packing moderate-to-strong energy.

Tuesday the 15th sees a building 6ft SW swell with offshore winds and a long 16-18 second period. The energy is strong, running up to 2615 in the morning. The standout day is Wednesday the 16th of September. A solid 7ft to 8ft SSW swell, with a very long period of 15 seconds, slams in. The combined energy peaks at 3610. The wind is offshore and clean all day. This is the pick of the forecast for experienced surfers.

Thursday the 17th backs off a touch with a 5ft to 6ft S swell, but the wind turns onshore in the morning, making it marginal. The afternoon cleans up with cross-off breezes.

After that, the swell drops but the quality stays high. From Friday the 18th through Sunday the 20th, expect clean, glassy conditions with waist-to-chest high SW swell ranging from 2ft to 5ft. The energy is lower, around 650 to 1000, but the glassy conditions make for fun, user-friendly waves.

Monday the 21st offers a nice 6ft SSW swell, but the real standout in this quieter period is the afternoon session, with a 4ft SSW swell and a massive 23-second period. That's an incredibly long groundswell with energy at 2961. That will be lined up and powerful, perfect for the point.

Now, mark your calendar for Monday the 22nd of September. This is the big one. An 12ft SSW swell with an 18-second period hits, and the combined energy is a massive 7476. The wind is glassy in the morning and light offshore in the afternoon. This is exceptional, world-class surf for expert surfers only. The size means it’s not for the faint-hearted.

The swell eases through the rest of the week but stays solid. Tuesday the 23rd to Thursday the 25th holds 7ft to 8ft SSW swell, with clean winds and glassy conditions on offer. Crowds are sometimes an issue at Saint Leu, but with the quality on offer, it’s no surprise.

Friday the 26th sees the swell back to 7ft from the S, but the period drops to a very short 7 seconds. The wind stays offshore and clean, so it will be rideable, but the lack of period means it won’t have the punch of the earlier days. The same goes for Saturday the 27th.

Overall, the two true standouts are Wednesday the 16th for that cleaner, high-end groundswell, and Monday the 22nd for the absolute monster swell. Get on it if you've got the skill.

- Rusty

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