
Surf Forecasts:
Saint Leu surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,228 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saint Leu over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s talk about Saint-Leu. This is a proper point break that’s exposed and knows how to handle a good swell.
Right from the start, we’ve got some serious energy in the water. The combined swell energy is pumping at 2181 (strong to very strong), and that’s the theme for the first few days. A solid SSW groundswell of 8 ft with a long 14-second period is rolling in. Water temp is 76°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Monday morning (July 13) is a beauty. You’ve got 8 ft of SSW swell, period hanging around 14 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the ENE at only 3 mph. That’s clean. The surf is excellent but this is advanced territory – 8 ft is pushing into expert-only water for most, especially with that much energy. Monday afternoon holds the same size with a clean offshore wind from the SE at 6 mph. This is a standout session. The swell direction (SSW) is a perfect match for the optimum WSW direction, so the point will be reeling.
Tuesday morning (July 14) is glassy. Absolutely glassy. Wind is nothing from the NW at 3 mph, and the swell has dropped a touch to 6 ft, still from the SSW with a 14-second period. Energy is 1272. The waves will be clean and lined up, but at 6 ft it’s still a serious wave for the experienced surfer.
The standout period? No doubt about it – Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th mornings are the cream of the crop. Clean, powerful, long-period groundswell, and perfect wind. After that, Wednesday (July 15) morning stays glassy with 4 ft, and the energy drops to 617, but it’s still a fun, clean wave.
Thursday (July 16) is a drop-off. Swell down to 3 ft, energy under 250, and the wind is a bit messy. Not worth your time.
Friday (July 17) morning is a surprise – glassy, calm wind, but the swell is only 2 ft with a very long 17-second period. Energy is low at 334. That super long period can make the wave a bit too straight for a beach break, but at a point like Saint-Leu, it might still offer a few clean ones. By Friday afternoon, the wind goes cross-off from the S at 6 mph, and the swell picks up to 4 ft with a 16-second period. Energy climbs to 841. That’s a good session.
Saturday (July 18) and Sunday (July 19) are mixed. Saturday morning is glassy with 4 ft, but energy is low. Sunday afternoon is the real winner here: 3 ft of SSW swell, but the period is 18 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1214. Wind is cross-off from the S at 6 mph. Clean, long lines.
Now, the second week starts to fire up again. Monday the 20th: morning has 8 ft of SSW swell, 14-second period, and a solid offshore wind from the SE at 12 mph. Energy is 2799. This is a heavy, powerful day – experts only. Monday afternoon gets even bigger at 10 ft, but the wind is a fresh 16 mph offshore. That’s a lot of power.
Tuesday the 21st through Thursday the 23rd stays in the offshore wind pattern, with swell ranging from 8 ft down to 2 ft. The 23rd Thursday afternoon is worth a mention: 2 ft but with a 19-second period and a gentle offshore wind. Energy is 546 – low, but those long lines will be perfect for a mellow session.
The final weekend, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, sees a return of strong swell. Saturday afternoon has 7 ft from the SW, 16-second period, offshore wind at 12 mph, and energy of 2346. Sunday holds 8 ft from the SW, 14-second period, and light offshore wind. That’s a solid finish to the period.
The best of the best? Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th mornings. Perfect conditions, powerful groundswell, and the wind is either cross-off or glassy. Crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so expect a few locals out, but it’s worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2181 | 2091 | 1444 | 1272 | 888 | 980 | 390 | 286 | 187 | 121 | 125 | 49 | 280 | 836 | 703 | 408 | 205 | 371 | 519 | 603 | 2919 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:56PM0.51m | 00:26AM0.58m | 1:39PM0.53m | 1:08AM0.60m | 2:19PM0.53m | 1:48AM0.59m | 2:57PM0.52m | 2:26AM0.57m | 3:32PM0.50m | 3:01AM0.54m | 4:04PM0.48m | 3:35AM0.49m | 4:32PM0.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM0.18m | 7:05AM-0.03m | 7:10PM0.17m | 7:46AM-0.03m | 7:51PM0.17m | 8:26AM-0.01m | 8:29PM0.19m | 9:03AM0.04m | 9:07PM0.21m | 9:37AM0.09m | 9:46PM0.23m | 10:08AM0.16m | 10:29PM0.25m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 |
2181 | 2091 | 1444 | 1272 | 888 | 980 | 227 | 286 | 120 | 121 | 81 | 112 | 80 | 836 | 703 | 408 | 205 | 371 | 519 | 535 | 2919 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 17 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SE 11 |
43 | 31 | 49 | 14 | 23 | 17 | 390 | 255 | 187 | 83 | 125 | 49 | 280 | 66 | 55 | 27 | 197 | 106 | 50 | 603 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 5 | ENE 10 | E 10 | — | ESE 10 | SSW 12 | ESE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 10 | S 11 |
— | — | 9 | 31 | 16 | — | 19 | 255 | 68 | 93 | 85 | 48 | 54 | 5 | 16 | 58 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 3 |
— | 367 | 495 | 77 | 117 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
Are you planning a holiday in Réunion Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Saint Leu, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Réunion Island, consider staying in Saint-Leu which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Réunion Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Saint-Paul which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Saint-Louis, Le Tampon and Saint-Pierre.










