La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
25.1°C
2.2° 

La Caffrine surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Caffrine surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,044 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Caffrine this week:

The surf forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Caffrine in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at La Caffrine, but it’s definitely one for the experienced crew. The water’s sitting at 77°, which is over two degrees warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat for a late August paddle.

Friday the 28th kicks off with a thumping SSW groundswell, 13ft and 15ft through the day, with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is massive – 9514 and 11044 (strong to very strong) – and the cross-off wind is keeping things clean. But honestly, these waves are too big for even the seasoned surfers at this exposed break. It’s more of a spectacle than a paddle.

Saturday the 29th stays similar: 13ft to 12ft of SSW swell, periods of 15 seconds, and clean cross-off winds. Energy is still huge at 7143 to 5856. Again, too big for this spot – you’d need a tow-in or a death wish.

Sunday the 30th is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to 8ft from the south, with a 14-second period. Morning is clean with a light cross-off, and by afternoon the wind goes glassy, a light WSW of 5 km/h. The energy is still strong at 3746 and 3134, but now it’s in the zone for experienced surfers. The glassy afternoon session is the standout of the first week – clean, lined-up, and all yours.

Monday the 31st sees the swell ease to 5ft from the south, period 12 seconds, and glassy calm in the morning (803 energy – moderate). That’s very good surf for the confident surfer. The afternoon gets tricky with an onshore, though.

Tuesday the 1st of September drops to 3ft, glassy morning, but small. Wednesday the 2nd is tiny – 2ft to 2ft, glassy but ordinary. Thursday the 3rd is similar, 2ft, clean. There’s a gap of small, ordinary surf from Tuesday through to Friday.

Then, Friday the 4th of September afternoon brings a surprise: 3ft from the southwest, but with a 20-second period (very long) and energy spiking to 806. That’s clean cross-off, and for a point or reef, those long-period lines would be a dream. At a beach break, they might straighten out, but it’s worth checking.

Saturday the 5th sees a jump back up to 7ft to 7ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, with clean cross-off winds. Energy is strong at 2109 to 2290. This is solid, but the swell direction is straight on – might be a bit close-out for some.

Now, the true standout: Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September. Sunday morning has 7ft from the SW, 15 seconds, glassy – energy 2123. Sunday afternoon 8ft from the SSW, 16 seconds, glassy calm – energy 2596. Monday morning 8ft from the SSW, 14 seconds, glassy – energy 2379. Monday afternoon 7ft, also glassy. These are four straight sessions of excellent surf for experienced surfers, with clean, glassy conditions. The swell is over 8ft at its peak, so it’s experts only, but the quality is undeniable. This is the best on offer.

Tuesday the 8th of September jumps back to 12ft from the SSW, 18-second period, energy 8152 – too big again. Wednesday the 9th is 10ft, still too big. The energy drops through the rest of the week, but the wind gets messy. Thursday the 10th is 6ft with cross-on wind, and Friday the 11th is 6ft to 5ft with moderate cross-chop – not great.

Saturday the 12th of September has a 8ft east-southeast windswell with a short 8-second period and cross-shore wind – poor surf. The afternoon drops to 3ft and is even worse.

So, the absolute best is Sunday the 6th through Monday the 7th of September – glassy, solid, long-period SSW groundswell at La Caffrine. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Expect crowds possible, especially on the weekend, but with that quality, it’s worth sharing the peak.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
13
2.1
S
13
1.5
S
12
2.2
ESE
9
1.1
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11
0.9
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11
0.8
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11
0.6
S
10
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9013
11044
9448
6661
5387
3859
2898
2199
1487
672
758
311
189
146
72
70
102
121
138
136
126
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
5
WSW
5
NNW
0
SE
10
W
5
NW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
SSE
5
WSW
5
NW
5
SSW
5
S
10
SE
0
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Wind State
cross
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High Tide
1:14PM0.56m
1:03AM0.60m
1:36PM0.58m
1:32AM0.59m
2:00PM0.58m
2:02AM0.57m
2:25PM0.57m
2:35AM0.53m
2:52PM0.55m
3:11AM0.47m
3:22PM0.51m
3:56AM0.41m
3:57PM0.46m
Low Tide
7:06PM0.13m
7:24AM0.03m
7:33PM0.11m
7:49AM0.05m
8:02PM0.11m
8:14AM0.08m
8:34PM0.11m
8:39AM0.12m
9:09PM0.13m
9:06AM0.17m
9:53PM0.16m
9:34AM0.23m
11:01PM0.20m
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6:31
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6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
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6:07
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Temp °C
21
21
20
21
21
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22
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Feels °C
17
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17
21
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24
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Information about the La Caffrine Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Caffrine provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Caffrine can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Caffrine 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 (La Caffrine) 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 La Caffrine 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.

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