La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, checkin’ in from the coast, and we’ve got a solid few weeks of surf energy lined up.

Overall, the pattern shows a solid run of swell, but not all of it will be clean and surfable. The first few days are a mixed bag, but there’s some real quality on offer if you pick your moments, especially for experienced surfers. The wave energy gets strong (1293) to very strong (6761) across the period, so there’s plenty of grunt in the water.

La Caffrine – That’s our only spot on the menu, and it’s an exposed break. It’s a fairly consistent beginner-friendly spot, but with the size of swell coming through, it’s going to be more for the skilled crowd.

We kick off on Tuesday, July 21st with clean, glassy conditions and a 7ft SSW swell at 12 seconds. It's an excellent wave for experienced surfers, with no wind and a combined energy of 1293. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Wednesday, July 22nd sees the swell dip slightly to 6ft S at 13 seconds, but the wind turns cross-shore, and by the afternoon, a moderate breeze creates a cross-chop. It’s a bit messy, so the quality drops off.

Thursday, July 23rd is a step up in quality. The morning has a clean 5ft S swell at 12 seconds with a light cross-offshore breeze. The swell energy is moderate (986), and it’s clean – a very good session.

Friday, July 24th is a standout. The morning is glassy with a 4ft SW swell at a very long 15 seconds. That’s groundswell, and for a point or reef it would be magic, but at this exposed beach, the long period might make it break a bit straight. Still, the conditions are pristine with slight air. The wave energy is moderate (929).

Tuesday, July 28th is another window. The morning is glassy again, with a 7ft SW swell at 15 seconds and very strong energy (2705). The offshore wind is light and variable. This is excellent for experienced surfers.

If you can wait, the best on offer is Friday, July 31st. The whole day is clean, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The morning serves up a 5ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period (energy 2593). The afternoon bumps up to 8ft SSW at 18 seconds, with strong combined energy (3792). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – top-quality.

There’s a big swell event on Monday, July 27th with 12ft SSW at 16 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore. The energy is massive (6761), but the size makes it only for experts, and the conditions aren't perfect.

After that, Monday, August 4th and Tuesday, August 5th see another pulse of 10ft ESE swell, but it’s forecast to be too big for this break – another one for the experts only if they’re keen.

For the second week, the pattern holds with moderate to strong swell, but wind conditions are more variable. The 31st of July is the clear winner, so mark that one if you can.

Stay safe, and don’t be a hero in the big stuff if you’re not ready.

Rusty.

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