
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,597 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period with ESE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at La Caffrine over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, starting this Friday morning. The water is sitting at a warm 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.
First up, Friday morning (7th August) sees a clean 3ft SW groundswell with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind is glassy out of the east at 3 mph. It’s not the biggest, but the conditions are super clean and the combined swell energy is moderate (473). It’s a nice, gentle introduction. The afternoon drops off to a smaller 2ft but the period jumps to a very long 22 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy, but it’s a bit small to really get excited about.
Saturday morning (8th August) is where it starts to pick up. We’re looking at 4ft of SSW swell at 18 seconds, with a cross-offshore wind from the SE at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong (1745) and the conditions are clean. This is a good one for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds similar size at 5ft with a 16-second period. The swell direction is a touch more SW, which is a good sign for this spot.
Sunday (9th August) stays fun. Glassy conditions with a 4ft SW swell all day, period around 14-15 seconds. The energy is moderate to strong (907). It’s clean, consistent, and the light wind means the surface will be smooth. A very solid weekend.
Monday morning (10th August) is a standout. We’ve got 4ft of SW swell, 14-second period, and the wind is glassy from the WNW at 3 mph – that’s light offshore for this break. The combined energy jumps to 1497 (strong). The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, and for good reason. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross-onshore wind, so get out early.
Tuesday (11th August) morning is another glassy one with 4ft SW swell, good energy. The wind is light offshore again. It’s a repeat of the good stuff. The afternoon becomes a bit tricky with a cross-shore wind, but the morning is the session.
From Wednesday (12th) through to Friday (14th) morning, the size bumps up to 5ft-6ft, but the wind turns more cross-onshore or onshore, making it a bit choppy. The Friday afternoon (14th August) is a real gem – 6ft of SSW swell, 11-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the NE. That’s a clean, strong wave (combined energy 1859) for the experienced crew.
Now, here’s the big one. Saturday, 15th August, is the best on offer. The morning kicks off with 5ft of S swell at a very long 19 seconds, combined energy of 3126 (strong to very strong). The wind is clean cross-offshore from the SE at 6 mph. The afternoon gets even better: 7ft of S swell, 18-second period, and a combined energy of 4941. That’s a serious amount of power. Same clean cross-offshore wind. This is an expert-level day, no question. The swell direction is solidly from the south, which is a great match for the break.
Sunday morning (16th August) pushes 10ft of SSW swell at 17 seconds, but the file says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. The afternoon drops to 8ft with a 16-second period, and the wind is clean cross-offshore. That’s still big, powerful stuff (combined energy 3319) and only for the experts.
The following week (17th August onwards) sees the swell ease back. Monday (17th) is still 7ft but with a cross-shore wind, making it less appealing. Tuesday (18th) morning offers a nice drop back to 4ft of SW swell with a 16-second period, clean cross-offshore wind – a good recovery session. The rest of the week into the 22nd sees waves between 3ft and 5ft. The wind is mostly clean or glassy, but there are a few afternoons with a cross-onshore breeze. The morning sessions will be the pick, with the 21st August Friday morning looking good: 5ft SW swell, glassy conditions.
Summary: The standout is Saturday, 15th August. Get on it early, as the afternoon is packing serious power. The morning of Monday, 10th August, is also a top-tier session with clean, glassy conditions and a solid groundswell. For the rest, focus on the morning windows, especially the first weekend.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ESE 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
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216 | 265 | 790 | 954 | 940 | 724 | 757 | 736 | 647 | 736 | 1096 | 962 | 746 | 757 | 767 | 802 | 725 | 553 | 851 | 1042 | 1457 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:01PM0.42m | 10:41AM0.39m | 9:49PM0.45m | 11:33AM0.45m | 10:52PM0.50m | 12:13PM0.50m | 11:40PM0.55m | 12:49PM0.53m | 00:21AM0.59m | 1:22PM0.56m | 00:58AM0.61m | 1:53PM0.56m | 1:33AM0.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:34PM0.29m | 3:40AM0.16m | 3:52PM0.28m | 4:46AM0.10m | 4:58PM0.23m | 5:33AM0.03m | 5:44PM0.20m | 6:15AM-0.01m | 6:23PM0.17m | 6:52AM-0.03m | 6:59PM0.15m | 7:27AM-0.02m | 7:33PM0.14m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
216 | 216 | 790 | 954 | 940 | 724 | 757 | 736 | 647 | 736 | 1096 | 962 | 746 | 757 | 767 | 802 | 725 | 553 | 851 | 1042 | 1457 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 22 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 |
110 | 265 | 51 | 79 | 30 | 18 | 131 | 19 | 56 | 69 | 112 | 118 | 160 | 125 | 81 | 69 | 71 | 92 | 75 | 37 | 87 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SW 26 | SW 26 |
56 | 41 | 181 | 112 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 103 | 27 | 104 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | SE 5 | — |
91 | 91 | 540 | 600 | 100 | 176 | 594 | 131 | 448 | 675 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 24 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 1 |
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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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