
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,868 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period with S 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 (Jul 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Caffrine in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board and a coffee, let's talk about what's coming up at La Caffrine.
First up, the water temp here is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there. The week starts off a bit average, but the second half of the window is where the magic's at.
The early part of the period, Wednesday and Thursday, is a bit of a write-off. We've got a solid 6 ft south swell, but that S-SE wind is cross and cross-on, making for a choppy, bumpy mess. The energy is moderate (around 1200), but the quality just isn't there. It's a struggle.
Friday morning, the 24th, things start to turn. The swell drops to 4 ft from the SSW, but the wind goes light offshore from the SE. That's a clean start. The energy is still moderate (1061), and with a 15-second period, you've got some proper groundswell rolling in. The afternoon looks even better with zero wind, completely glassy. It's a small window, but it's clean.
The weekend, the 25th and 26th, is a mixed bag. Saturday is your best bet with glassy conditions and a 4-5 ft SW swell. It's not huge, but the wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions," and for a point break, that long period will wrap in nicely. The energy drops a bit (947-888), but it's clean. Sunday is a washout with a messy onshore wind and a very long, 21-second period swell that will just close out the beach break.
Now, hold on to your hats. Monday the 27th is a standout. The morning sees a 10 ft SW swell with glassy conditions. The file says it might be too big for this break, and frankly, at over 8 ft, that's expert territory. The energy is through the roof (4883). The afternoon is a bit more manageable at 8 ft, but a 16-second period with a clean cross-off wind is still a powerful, world-class wave. This is the one to circle if you've got the skills.
The next week is full of promise. Wednesday the 29th, Thursday the 30th, and Friday the 31st all have clean, glassy mornings with solid SSW swell. The 31st is a real highlight with a 7 ft SW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is very strong (3166). The first weekend of August, the 1st and 2nd, keeps the theme going with clean conditions and a solid 8 ft and 5 ft swell. The 1st is another standout, with glassy conditions all day and a 8 ft SSW swell. Expect it to be a bit crowded on those days, as it's a consistent spot.
The final run on Monday the 3rd is a cherry on top. A 7 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and the energy is extremely strong (3401). After that, the wind picks up from the 4th, and the swell goes a bit weird, so it's time to hang it up.
Overall, you've got a gap of poor surf at the start, then a solid run of quality from the 24th through to the 3rd of August. The absolute best days look to be Monday the 27th of July and Monday the 3rd of August for the big, clean groundswell, but every day from the 31st to the 3rd is firing for experienced surfers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1152 | 961 | 943 | 996 | 816 | 702 | 911 | 576 | 614 | 681 | 560 | 754 | 581 | 741 | 1439 | 2406 | 2658 | 2653 | 1214 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 6:03AM0.32m | 6:28PM0.39m | 11:41AM0.34m | 8:59PM0.38m | 11:55AM0.36m | 10:16PM0.40m | 12:10PM0.39m | 10:58PM0.43m | 12:27PM0.41m | 11:31PM0.47m | 12:44PM0.43m | 00:00AM0.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:04AM0.28m | 11:13AM0.30m | 3:27AM0.25m | 2:37PM0.32m | 4:35AM0.20m | 4:18PM0.30m | 5:12AM0.16m | 5:04PM0.27m | 5:42AM0.12m | 5:37PM0.24m | 6:11AM0.08m | 6:06PM0.21m | |||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSE 11 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 |
1152 | 961 | 943 | 996 | 816 | 149 | 911 | 473 | 348 | 681 | 560 | 754 | 581 | 370 | 376 | 1934 | 2658 | 2653 | 1214 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
114 | 188 | 239 | 219 | 190 | 223 | 573 | 576 | 614 | 232 | 131 | 134 | 64 | 741 | 1439 | 2406 | 2201 | 1302 | 1140 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WSW 10 | SSW 12 | WSW 11 | ENE 8 | S 10 | SSW 16 | E 9 | SW 23 | SE 8 | SW 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 20 |
33 | 82 | 35 | 61 | 175 | 9 | 26 | 12 | 22 | 51 | 256 | 39 | 82 | 38 | 244 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 507 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 702 | 686 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 36 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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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