Surf spots in Saint-Leu
6 spots within 8 km of Saint-Leu: 5 reef breaks, 1 point break. 2 suit beginners.
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Best spots today in Saint-Leu
- Intermediate: Saint-Leu (Fair, 1.0 m, cross-shore around 17:00)
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 06:50 UTC.
The spots
- Saint-Leu · point break, advanced, best on WSW/SW swell with SE wind, all tides. Réunion's world-class left, a long hollow point over reef in front of the town, hosting international contests. Because of shark incidents, surfing is regulated; check…
- La Cafrine · reef break, beginner, best on SW/S swell with E/NE wind, all tides. Gentle, short reef waves tucked inside the Saint-Leu reef near the famous left, used as a learning spot. Surf only when Saint-Leu's supervised zone is open (BSAN…
- Le Cimetière · reef break, advanced, best on SW/S swell with E/SE wind, all tides. Short, intense right on the reef off the cemetery at the southern end of Saint-Leu, an alternative when the main left is crowded. Once part of Saint-Leu's supervised…
- La Tortue (Kélonia) · reef break, advanced, best on S/SW swell with E/SE/NE wind, all tides. Powerful, tubing left on the coral reef in front of the Kélonia turtle centre, just north of the main Saint-Leu left; it picks up small south swells. Surf only when…
- Pointe au Sel · reef break, advanced, best on S/SW swell with S/SE/E wind, mid to high tide. Fast, hollow left over very shallow live reef below the Pointe au Sel cliffs south of Saint-Leu, for experts only and best on south swells. Surfing is banned here by…
- Pointe des Trois-Bassins · reef break, beginner, best on SW/S/W swell with E/NE wind, all tides. Friendly A-frame peak on a reef pass at the Pointe des Trois-Bassins, with the faster, shallower right of La Barrière further out and a softer left to the south. Its…
When to surf in Saint-Leu
Good days per month for intermediate surfers; tap a month for where else to surf then.
Best months for intermediate surfers: April to July, September to October. The water goes from about 24 °C in September (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 29 °C in March (Boardshorts / rash vest). 2 of the 6 spots suit beginners, such as La Cafrine, Pointe des Trois-Bassins.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | 0 | 0 | 28 °C |
| Feb | 10 | 0 | 0 | 29 °C |
| Mar | 6 | 0 | 0 | 29 °C |
| Apr | 17 | 0 | 0 | 28 °C |
| May | 20 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
| Jun | 20 | 0 | 0 | 26 °C |
| Jul | 18 | 0 | 0 | 25 °C |
| Aug | 14 | 0 | 0 | 25 °C |
| Sep | 20 | 0 | 0 | 24 °C |
| Oct | 17 | 0 | 0 | 25 °C |
| Nov | 15 | 0 | 0 | 26 °C |
| Dec | 14 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the 6 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Saint-Leu?
The best-known are Saint-Leu, La Cafrine, Le Cimetière, La Tortue (Kélonia). In all, 6 spots lie within 8 km: 5 reef breaks, 1 point break.
Where can beginners surf in Saint-Leu?
La Cafrine, Pointe des Trois-Bassins: sandy, more forgiving spots. Surf them on small days, ideally with a lesson or near the lifeguards.
When is the best time to surf in Saint-Leu?
For intermediate surfers April to July, September to October.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Saint-Leu?
The sea goes from about 24 °C in September (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 29 °C in March (Boardshorts / rash vest).