
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,321 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Caffrine in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Looks like La Caffrine is the only show in town for the next couple weeks, and it’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag. The water’s sitting at a touch warmer than normal, about 77°, with that positive anomaly of 3°, so it’s nicely above average for this time of year.
The weekend kicks off soft. Sunday morning we’ve got a small 3ft SW swell but the wind is a cross-on mess at 9 mph, and the combined energy is weak at 967. Not worth paddling out. By Sunday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSW, and the wind goes light onshore at 6 mph, but the energy picks up to 1568. Still windswept, but improving.
Monday morning (July 27) is where things start to get interesting. We’ve got a solid 7ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period. The wind is light cross, and the energy is pumping at 4489. It’s a little lumpy, but the juice is there. Monday afternoon is the real standout. The swell pushes to 10ft from the SW, glassy wind, and the energy cranks up to 4461. The swell is big – definitely one for experienced surfers only. That said, with that long period, the break might wall up. Expect clean, powerful sets.
Tuesday (July 28) keeps the dream alive. Glassy mornings and afternoons, with swells around 5ft up to 8ft from the SSW, and energy still very strong in the 3300 to 3400 range. That’s excellent, clean surf for those who can handle it.
Wednesday (July 29) holds steady with 7ft to 7ft SSW groundswell, glassy wind, and solid energy (2020 to 1455). Still excellent conditions.
Thursday (July 30) morning drops a bit to 5ft with a light cross-on wind, but the afternoon brings glassy conditions again with a clean 6ft SSW swell and energy at 1834.
Friday (July 31) through Saturday (August 1) remain good, with clean glassy windows and swells between 6ft and 6ft, period around 14-16 seconds, and energy in the 1200-1600 range. Light winds keep it tidy.
Sunday (August 2) morning is glassy again with 6ft SSW swell, but the afternoon gets a light cross breeze. Still decent.
Monday (August 3) morning looks clean with a 5ft SW swell but energy drops to 897. It’s good, but not as punchy.
The standout for the whole run is Monday afternoon (July 27) – that 10ft SW groundswell with glassy conditions at La Caffrine. It’s big, it’s clean, and it’s got the power. Just bring your biggest board and your best timing.
The early part of the second week, around August 5, sees onshore winds and messy conditions, so skip those sessions. Then Friday August 7 afternoon brings a clean 8ft ESE swell with cross-offshore winds, uncrowded potential, and good energy (1477), though the period is short at 9 seconds, so expect weaker, more roly-poly waves.
The final real highlight is Saturday August 8 afternoon – glassy, 8ft ESE swell, solid energy at 1715, and a clean lineup. That’s a classic La Caffrine window for experienced surfers.
After that, from August 9 onward, the swell fades. We’re down to 3ft to 3ft, energy drops below 600, and the wind gets messy again. The last couple of days (August 10) are small and clean but not worth the paddle.
So, in short: the best sessions are Monday afternoon July 27, and Saturday afternoon August 8. Mark those on the calendar. The rest is mostly good-to-excellent but not world-beating.
Stay sharp, and don’t be late.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
575 | 1216 | 4200 | 2328 | 4433 | 1311 | 1714 | 3185 | 2546 | 1823 | 1411 | 1151 | 711 | 1787 | 1776 | 1551 | 1492 | 1142 | 1111 | 732 | 1370 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:27PM0.41m | 11:31PM0.47m | 12:44PM0.43m | 00:00AM0.50m | 1:04PM0.46m | 00:28AM0.53m | 1:25PM0.48m | 00:55AM0.56m | 1:47PM0.50m | 1:22AM0.57m | 2:10PM0.52m | 1:50AM0.57m | 2:34PM0.53m | 2:19AM0.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:37PM0.24m | 6:11AM0.08m | 6:06PM0.21m | 6:38AM0.05m | 6:33PM0.19m | 7:05AM0.04m | 7:00PM0.18m | 7:30AM0.04m | 7:26PM0.17m | 7:55AM0.04m | 7:53PM0.17m | 8:19AM0.06m | 8:22PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 |
321 | 1216 | 4200 | 2126 | 4433 | 1311 | 1602 | 3185 | 2546 | 1823 | 1411 | 1151 | 711 | 1787 | 1776 | 1551 | 1492 | 1142 | 1111 | 732 | 1370 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 12 | SE 9 | SW 16 | ESE 8 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SW 17 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 |
575 | 292 | 47 | 2328 | 28 | 966 | 1714 | 256 | 99 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 679 | 47 | 57 | 64 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 627 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 4 | E 9 | ESE 12 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | ESE 9 | — |
66 | 45 | — | 35 | — | 19 | 18 | 196 | 54 | 151 | 9 | 62 | 54 | 48 | 130 | 65 | 37 | 33 | 127 | 50 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 127 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
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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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