Saint-Leu (La Gauche)
Reunion · Réunion
Left-hander over the reefgood for advanced surfers
The famous left, a former world-tour stop; surfing restricted due to sharks. Best wind — E (offshore).
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Left-hander over the reef |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | -21.17, 55.286 |
FAQ
Is Saint-Leu (La Gauche) good for beginners?
Saint-Leu (La Gauche) is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Saint-Leu (La Gauche) today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#reunion/saint-leu. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Reunion
- Boucan Canot — Beach break, intermediates
- Roches Noires — Beach break by the harbour, beginners and intermediates
- Trois-Bassins — Reef peaks, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Étang-Salé — Beach break with black sand, intermediates
- Saint-Pierre — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers