Saint Leu Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.16° S 55.29° E

Saint Leu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Saint Leu sea temperature is
25.1°C
2.2° 

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 27 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, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,309 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be 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 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 27th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 27th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The first thing to say is that this is a run of serious, heavy swell for Saint Leu, and it’s going to be a proper test for anyone who’s not an expert. The water is sitting at 77°, which is a solid 4° warmer than average for this time of year – that’s a real treat, feels like a tropical bath out there.

The action kicks off right now, Thursday morning, with a solid 10ft SSW groundswell, a long 17-second period, and a light offshore SSE breeze. The combined energy is massive – 5721 – and the conditions are described as exceptional for experts. This is the real deal: a classic point break setup, consistent, and with that long period, the waves will be powerful and well-shaped. The afternoon holds a bigger 12ft SSW swell, but the wind switches to a cross-off, so expect a little more texture on the face.

Friday is where things get serious. We’ve got a 13ft SSW swell on the morning, with a 22 mph offshore wind from the SSE. That’s a fresh, clean offshore breeze, and the energy jumps to 9452. By the afternoon, it’s 15ft SSW, with energy hitting 11309. This is big, powerful, and for expert surfers only. The point will hold it, but you need to know what you’re doing.

Saturday keeps the party going with a 13ft SSW swell in the morning, a moderate offshore wind, and energy at 6661. The afternoon drops to 12ft with a fresh offshore, still very clean. The swell period is 15 seconds, which is still long-period groundswell, so expect those long, clean lines.

Sunday sees a drop to 8ft S swell, with a 14-second period. The mornings are glassy with a light offshore – 3 mph – and the energy is still a strong 2898. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but the size is easing. The afternoon is similar, with a cross-off breeze.

Monday is the last of the good stuff. A 5ft SSW swell in the morning, clean cross-off winds, and energy at 600. It’s still clean, but it’s fading.

From Monday afternoon through to the end of the first week, it’s a real lull. Swell drops to under 3ft, periods go short, and the wind turns messy. There’s a 5-day gap of poor surf until the 5th of September. On Saturday the 5th, a 4ft SW swell with a 15-second period shows up, with light cross-off winds and clean conditions. The energy is 807, which is moderate. It’s a small window of fun, but the wind is better in the morning.

The 6th of September is a similar story – 4ft SW, 15 seconds, clean in the morning. Then by the 7th, the wind goes cross-on, and the quality drops.

The standout by far is the period from Thursday the 27th of August through Sunday the 30th. That’s the sweet spot. The biggest, cleanest, most powerful swell with perfect offshore winds. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or a distant second.

If you’ve got the skills, get on it for the first few days. After that, it’s a waiting game.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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6
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4
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4
2
1
2
1
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
2.5
S
13
2.1
S
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
S
12
1
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5663
6290
10050
9013
11309
9304
6438
5762
3919
2898
2199
1487
589
488
257
149
112
51
85
102
96
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
5
SSW
5
S
0
ESE
5
SW
10
W
5
WSW
5
W
10
SW
0
WSW
5
WSW
5
NW
0
ESE
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
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
2:52PM0.55m
3:11AM0.47m
3:22PM0.51m
3:56AM0.41m
Low Tide
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
8:39AM0.12m
9:09PM0.13m
9:06AM0.17m
9:53PM0.16m
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6:33
6:31
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6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
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6:07
6:07
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6:08
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6:08
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
23
23
22
21
21
20
21
21
21
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22
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23
23
Feels °C
23
23
22
16
16
15
17
16
20
22
23
23
23
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23
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23
23
25
24
25
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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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