Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,341 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Looking at the 16-day window for La Caffrine, there’s some solid surf on offer starting Wednesday August 12th, and it keeps rolling. The opening days are the cleanest, and later on there’s some real power for the crew who know what they’re doing.
Wednesday the 12th morning, La Caffrine is serving up clean 5ft SW groundswell, period a solid 14 seconds. Water’s a touch warmer than normal at 77°. Combined swell energy is moderate at 908. It’s glassy with a light SSE breeze—smooth, easy, a proper session for everyone.
Wednesday afternoon drops a little to 4ft SW, but energy jumps to 1299 (moderate-strong) with a light SE cross-off breeze keeping it clean. Excellent for experienced surfers but still welcoming.
Thursday the 13th morning is glassy again with 4ft SW groundswell (13 sec). Energy at 547 (moderate). Calm and clean.
Friday the 14th morning brings 6ft SSW swell, 13 sec period, with a light cross-on breeze. Energy jumps to 1549 (strong). Not perfect wind, but there’s push. Afternoon sees 4ft SW swell with a very long 21-second period and 2013 energy (strong). That long period could make it wall up, but La Caffrine is exposed. Cross-shore breeze, small ripples.
Saturday the 15th morning: 6ft S swell, 20-second period, energy 5181 (very strong). Light cross-on breeze. Afternoon is too big—10ft SSW swell with 6837 energy and strong onshore wind. Only for experts.
Sunday the 16th morning clears up glassy with 8ft SSW groundswell (16 sec), energy 4009 (very strong). Excellent for experienced surfers. Afternoon stays glassy with the same swell, energy at 3521 (strong). A powerful, clean day.
Monday the 17th morning has 4ft SW swell (16 sec), 1906 energy, clean with a SE cross-off breeze. Nice. Afternoon gets 5ft S swell, 13 sec, 2264 energy with a moderate breeze bumping it up.
Tuesday the 18th: clean cross-off winds, 4ft SSE swell (12 sec), energy 1002 (moderate). Morning of the 19th is glassy with 4ft S groundswell (16 sec), 854 energy.
From the 20th to the 21st, surf drops to 3ft to 3ft with some cross and side chop. Not worth the drive. Friday afternoon the 21st is poor.
Saturday the 22nd: 8ft SSW swell morning, 10ft afternoon, both clean and strong (3688 and 4874 energy). Afternoon is too big. Sunday the 23rd: glassy, 8ft dropping to 6ft SSW to SW, strong energy, excellent for experienced surfers.
Monday the 24th through Wednesday the 26th: consistent 4ft to 8ft SSW to SW groundswells, periods 14–16 sec, glassy or clean. Energy from 1473 to 2778. The standout in the second week is Tuesday the 25th morning—8ft SSW, 16 seconds, glassy, 2778 energy.
Thursday the 27th closes with clean 6ft SSW swell, 14 sec, glassy or clean all day. Energy moderate-strong.
Best of the window: Wednesday the 12th morning for that glassy, clean 5ft SW, and Tuesday the 25th morning for powerful 8ft SSW in perfect calm. Sunday the 16th is another cracker if you’ve got the skills. Crowds at La Caffrine are only sometimes an issue, so you’ll likely be alright.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | S 20 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 802 | 588 | 431 | 405 | 520 | 485 | 1162 | 1015 | 1081 | 2573 | 5470 | 3926 | 3934 | 3298 | 1194 | 886 | 862 | 556 | 478 | 430 | 297 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 1:22PM0.56m | 00:58AM0.61m | 1:53PM0.56m | 1:33AM0.61m | 2:20PM0.56m | 2:05AM0.58m | 2:44PM0.54m | 2:34AM0.54m | 3:03PM0.52m | 2:59AM0.49m | 3:19PM0.49m | 3:22AM0.43m | 3:31PM0.46m | 3:42AM0.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:59PM0.15m | 7:27AM-0.02m | 7:33PM0.14m | 7:58AM0.01m | 8:05PM0.14m | 8:27AM0.05m | 8:37PM0.15m | 8:52AM0.11m | 9:07PM0.17m | 9:11AM0.16m | 9:36PM0.20m | 9:22AM0.21m | 10:07PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 20 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 802 | 588 | 431 | 405 | 520 | 485 | 1162 | 965 | 812 | 2573 | 5470 | 3926 | 3934 | 3298 | 1115 | 772 | 701 | 556 | 478 | 430 | 297 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 14 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | E 9 | ESE 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 106 | 579 | 89 | 72 | 171 | 453 | 347 | 1015 | 1081 | 2068 | 1006 | 2136 | 136 | 223 | 1194 | 886 | 701 | 355 | 301 | 169 | 162 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 18 | SW 17 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 23 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | S 18 | SSE 17 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 70 | 64 | 59 | 40 | 33 | 380 | 540 | 361 | 110 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 7 | 101 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 7 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | S 13 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | 132 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 363 | 39 | 33 | 75 | — | 151 | 248 | 862 | 98 | 223 | 200 | 143 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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