La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We've got a couple of weeks of surf on the table, and it's a proper mixed bag that'll keep you on your toes.

Starting off on Tuesday, August 11th. The morning is looking like a proper little gem. Clean 4.3ft of SW groundswell, rolling in with a solid 14-second period, and the ocean's as flat as a tack. Water temp is 76.6°, which is a touch warmer than normal. It's not a giant, but it's clean and perfect for getting the beginners out. The swell energy is moderate at 914. The afternoon builds to a messy 7.2ft with a shorter period, so make the most of the morning glass.

Wednesday the 12th, the morning is a bit of a washout with onshore winds, but the arvo cleans up. The wind turns cross-offshore, and we get a clean 4.3ft from the SW with a long 14-second period. Worth a paddle if you can.

Thursday the 13th is a smaller, less exciting day. Swell drops, winds are funky, and it’s just average. You'll get some, but nothing to write home about. Energy is moderate at 553.

Now, Friday the 14th is where it starts to get real. The morning has some size at 5.9ft of SW, but the onshore wind is gonna mess it up. Be patient and wait for the afternoon. The wind swings glassy, and a long-period SW groundswell (21 seconds!) fills in at 3.6ft. The energy jumps to 1919, and it's set to be an absolutely beautiful, clean session for those who know what they're doing. This is a standout. That long period means it might be a little straight at the beach, but it's a beautiful afternoon.

Saturday the 15th is a big and powerful day. The swell builds to a solid 7.5ft from the S with an 18-second period, and the energy kicks up to a strong 5624. That's a lot of water moving. The winds are cross-shore, so it's gonna be bumpy and challenging. This is expert territory only. If there's any doubt, stay on the sand. Honestly, with that much swell and cross-shore wind, the kiters might be having more fun than us.

Sunday the 16th remains big and powerful. We're looking at 8.2ft of SSW swell in the morning, but it's cross-onshore and lumpy. Big, but not clean. The arvo eases slightly to 7.5ft with SSE winds, but it's still cross-shore. Another one for the experts, and even then, it'll be a battle. Energy stays strong in the 3000s.

Monday the 17th, the swell backs down to a much more manageable 3.9ft, but the winds are cross-shore and the period is still long. It'll be average, but there will be waves to ride. Energy is moderate around 1500.

Tuesday the 18th is a bit of a dud. The morning is tiny and onshore, and the arvo brings in a confused 5.6ft ESE windswell with a short 7-second period. That's not going to be nice. Again, might be a kiter's day.

We hit a flat spell from Wednesday the 19th through Thursday the 20th. The swell just drops off the table, with tiny waves and minimal energy. The ocean's taking a breather.

But then, Friday the 21st is another standout. The morning looks magic. A clean 5.6ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period, glassy conditions, and the energy building to 2042. This is a fantastic session for experienced surfers, and it's not too big. This could be the pick of the lot. The arvo sees it bump up to 7.2ft, but the cross-onshore wind will rough it up, so get on it early.

Saturday the 22nd still has some decent size around 5.9ft from the SSW, but the wind is more of a factor. It'll be messier, but there are still waves to be had. Moderate energy.

From Sunday the 23rd to Tuesday the 25th, we see a downswing. The swell drops off, and we have a run of small, average days. The 25th brings in fresh SE winds that will blow out what little swell there is. Time to fix the dings.

Wednesday the 26th, the last day we're looking at, has a promising look. A new SSW groundswell is forecast to fill in at 4.3-4.9ft with a long period around 19 seconds. The wind is offshore and clean, and the energy is right back up to a strong 2170. It's a solid finish to the window, but being that far out, don't bet the house on it just yet. It's promising, but we'll have to wait and see.

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