Saint-Leu Surf Spot Guide — La Réunion, France

Saint-Leu is renowned for its long, fast, and hollow left-hand waves breaking over sharp coral reef. This iconic spot hosts high-performance surfing and has featured on the WSL tour. Swells from the south to southwest deliver powerful, consistent surf, especially during the Southern Hemisphere winter. The lineup can be crowded, with skilled locals dominating the peak. Hazards include strong currents, shallow reef, and the presence of sharks. Only experienced surfers should attempt Saint-Leu due to its challenging conditions.

Long hollow lefts over Saint-Leu's razor reef, locals only in winter swell.

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