La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on the coming swell window at La Caffrine.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of surf lining up. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 25°, so you’re in for a pleasant session.

Starting this Saturday, the 8th of August, we’re looking at a clean 4ft SSW groundswell with a long 18-second period. The wind is a light cross-off in the morning, turning glassy by the afternoon. This is a proper setup – the swell direction is right on the money for the break, and the combined energy is strong at 1792. It’s a bit of a step up in power, so it’s excellent for experienced surfers but might be a bit much for beginners.

That quality carries right into Sunday the 9th. Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon is the standout. We’ve got glassy conditions both mornings and afternoons, with a consistent 4ft to 5ft SW swell. The period is still long, dropping from 15 to 14 seconds, but the energy stays high (1354-1377). This is the sweet spot – clean, punchy, and the break is fairly consistent. Keep in mind, it’s an exposed spot, and crowds are sometimes a factor, but for this quality, it’s worth it.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th get a bit messy with cross-onshore winds, but Tuesday afternoon cleans up nicely with glassy conditions and a 4ft SW swell. The energy drops a bit (879), but it’s still very good. Wednesday the 12th is a similar story – a glassy afternoon with a 5ft SW swell.

The big boys show up on Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. We’re looking at a 10ft S swell on Friday morning with a very strong energy reading of 4130, and then Saturday morning hits with a 10ft S swell and a massive 19-second period, energy at 7864. This is expert territory. The swell is too big for this break for most, and the wind is cross-off, so it’s not giving you that perfect shape. Saturday afternoon goes even bigger – 13ft SSW with energy over 10000 – but the cross-shore chop will make it a messy beast.

The true standout is Sunday the 16th. Morning brings a glassy 8ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period. The energy is a massive 5084, but the wind is dead calm. This is exceptional for expert surfers. The wave is big and powerful, but with zero wind, the face will be smooth. This is the one to circle on the calendar. That afternoon turns onshore, so it’s a morning mission only.

After that, Monday the 17th returns to a clean 4ft SW swell with glassy conditions, and the energy is back to a solid 1699. Excellent for experienced surfers again. The rest of the week into the 22nd and 23rd offers a mix of glassy mornings and some cross-off winds, with swells ranging from 4ft to 7ft.

Overall, the best on offer is the glassy Sunday morning (16th) for the experts, and the Saturday afternoon through Sunday (8th-9th) stretch for the experienced crew. The gap around the 20th sees a big drop in energy and poor conditions, leaving a bit of a lull, but it picks right back up for the weekend after.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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