St Leu
St Leu is one of the world's best left-hand barrels—a fast, hollow reef break on Réunion Island that produces some of the most intense tubes in the Indian Ocean. The wave is world-class, but the risk is extreme: Réunion has the highest shark attack rate on Earth, and surfing has been heavily restricted. When conditions align, St Leu delivers jaw-dropping perfection, but the shadow of danger looms over every session. Surfing's ultimate risk-reward equation.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (220°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 240°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 4m
- Ideal size
- 3.3m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 18s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 180°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
- Danger below
- 0.3m
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
7/10
👥 Summer Holidays (Jul 4 – Sep 1) — expect extra crowds
Access: Walk out from the town of St Leu.
Best Season
Peak: May-Sep
Secondary: Apr, Oct
Winter SW swells are the most reliable.