La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.0°C
0.9° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with 4,929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 13th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for the next couple of weeks at La Caffrine. The water's sitting at a warm 75°, which is just a touch above the norm for this time of year – feels nice.

We've got a bit of a slow start but some real promise later on. The first solid action worth paddling out for kicks off on Monday the 14th. The early morning session is the pick, with clean conditions and a nice 6ft SSW swell rolling in. The wind's light and cross-offshore, so expect some clean, workable faces. The combined energy is sitting at 1115 (moderate), and it's a solid groundswell with a 14-second period, giving the waves a bit of push. This is the standout window for the early part of the forecast, but keep in mind this break can get a few folks out there, so expect company.

Things get a bit tricky as the week goes on. Tuesday the 15th still has some size – 5ft to 6ft – and clean conditions with those offshore winds again, but the overall quality is a bit marginal, and the energy jumps up into the thousands. That's fine, but the consistency might be a little off.

Now, Wednesday the 16th is a big one, but it's not for everyone. We're looking at a solid 10ft S swell. That's a lot of water, and the combined energy is massive (4460). The winds are light and favorable, but this is big wave territory. Unless you're an experienced charger, give this one a miss – it's too big for beginners and only for the experts. The period is around 15 seconds, a proper groundswell, but at a beach break, that long period can make it close out and race through.

After that, the swell drops right off. From Friday the 18th onwards, we're into a real lull. The waves shrink to around 3ft or less, and most days are just marginal with light onshore or cross-shore winds. There's a glimmer on Monday the 21st afternoon and Tuesday the 22nd, where it goes glassy with a 3ft SW swell. The energy is low (around 700), but if you're desperate for a glide on a longboard, those late afternoons could be your quiet window.

Looking further ahead, there's a slight pulse on Friday the 25th of September, with a 7ft SSW groundswell (17-second period, energy 2568). The winds are onshore, so the shape could be a bit lumpy, but it's something to keep an eye on. And then we round out the month on Monday the 28th with a glassy afternoon, 4ft SSW swell and a very long 18-second period – excellent for experienced surfers, with calm winds and clean conditions. Energy sits at 1294 (moderate), so it won't be weak.

All in all, the best bet for the average surfer is Monday morning, the 14th. For the big dog chargers, Wednesday the 16th is the one, but it's expert-only. After that, it's mostly small and inconsistent until the end of the month.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
16
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SW
13
2.5
SSE
8
1.5
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
16
3
S
15
3
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14
2.4
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14
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13
1.6
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
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11
1.1
SSE
11
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1750
2479
1604
1093
841
759
1399
1821
2583
4075
3224
2166
1308
768
394
350
297
427
380
410
393
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
WNW
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
S
5
N
5
SW
10
NW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
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cross-off
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
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on
cross-on
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on
cross
cross
High Tide
1:54PM0.57m
2:05AM0.53m
2:09PM0.54m
2:28AM0.48m
2:23PM0.51m
2:48AM0.42m
2:35PM0.48m
3:07AM0.37m
2:46PM0.44m
3:22AM0.31m
2:49PM0.40m
2:57AM0.27m
1:46PM0.37m
Low Tide
8:05PM0.10m
8:08AM0.13m
8:30PM0.12m
8:23AM0.18m
8:55PM0.14m
8:29AM0.21m
9:17PM0.17m
8:20AM0.24m
9:40PM0.21m
7:43AM0.26m
10:22PM0.26m
6:11AM0.26m
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6:13
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6:11
6:11
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6:12
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Temp °C
22
22
22
22
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21
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Feels °C
21
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18
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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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