Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,630 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Ahoy there, surfers. Rusty here, looking at the local stretch.
Alright, we’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead of us for La Caffrine, but it’s a real tale of two halves. The first week is absolutely pumping with big, powerful groundswell, but it's going to be too much for most, and the wind is a constant factor. Then we get a big drop-off and a long quiet spell before some cleaner, more manageable waves show up again.
Let’s kick off on Wednesday, August 26th. We’re starting with a bit of a so-so morning. There's a 5ft swell from the SSW, but with a cross-on breeze, it's not looking its best. The combined energy is already strong at 1177. However, the afternoon is where it gets interesting. The wind goes totally glassy, and the swell drops a touch to 4ft but with a much longer period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (1571) and it’ll be clean, but at this size and perfection level, it’s more of a warm-up. The water temp is a balmy 77°, which is over two degrees warmer than usual for this time of year—that’s notable, a real treat.
Now, if you’re an experienced surfer, get ready for Thursday, August 27th. The morning delivers a glassy 10ft wave from the SSW at a 17-second period. The energy numbers are huge (5721). This is serious, powerful stuff. It is too big for beginners and it's only for experts. The same goes for the afternoon, still 10ft, though the wind swings cross-on and makes it a bit lumpy. Friday, August 28th, is even bigger – 13ft in the morning, 15ft in the afternoon, with a good 16-second period. The energy readings are off the charts (9348 and 11105). The wind is cross-off from the SE, keeping the faces clean, but the size is only for the most experienced and daring. This trend continues right through Saturday, August 29th, with similar size and clean conditions, but it’s strictly an expert's ball game.
Sunday, August 30th, things start to settle down. The swell drops to 8ft from the S in the morning with a 14-second period. The combined energy (3729) is still strong, but "excellent surf conditions" are reported. This is still a big wave for the average surfer but a damn sight more doable than the days prior. The afternoon drops further to 7ft.
Then comes Monday, August 31st, and it’s a total curveball. The wind is glassy in the morning, but the swell direction spins around to the ESE with a short 9-second period. At 8ft, the energy is moderate (1548), but that short period will make it a bit walled up and tricky. By the afternoon, it’s back to a smaller, weaker S swell with a cross-on breeze. From Tuesday, September 1st, we hit a dry spell. The waves drop to under 3ft, the energy plummets, and the wind is onshore or glassy with no power. There’s a good 5 or 6-day gap here with only weak, poor-quality surf. It’s going to be flat.
We finally get a glimmer on Friday, September 4th, but the morning is tiny (2ft) and the afternoon brings rain and strong wind. Not worth paddling out for. Saturday, September 5th, sees a return to a 5ft to 6ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is up and conditions are described as marginal.
Now, for the real standout of the second week, and honestly one of the best-looking windows of the whole forecast, is Sunday, September 6th. The morning offers a clean 5ft swell from the SSW with a 17-second period, combined energy of 2435, and light cross-off winds. The conditions are reported as excellent for experienced surfers. This is that sweet spot—enough size and power to be fun, but not the terrifying wall of water from the previous week. The next real gem is Tuesday, September 8th in the afternoon. You’re looking at a 8ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, solid energy (3376), and clean conditions with a gentle cross-off breeze. It’s carrying a high score and looks like the pick of the week for someone with a bit of experience.
Just a heads up, La Caffrine is an exposed beach break, so when these long-period southern hemi groundswells roll in, the sandbars can make them break a bit straight and close out if the banks aren't right. It's a factor to keep in mind. The crowds here are listed as sometimes, so you might have some company on the good days.
The final few days, September 9th and 10th, offer smaller, clean waves in the 5ft to 6ft range with glassy or clean conditions, which is a nice way to wind down the forecast.
Remember, those big days in late August are for the hardcore crew only. The best balance of power and paddle-ability looks like the mornings of September 6th and the afternoon of September 8th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
685 | 845 | 3139 | 5663 | 5963 | 9617 | 8632 | 10866 | 9304 | 6335 | 5241 | 3806 | 2863 | 1422 | 1487 | 819 | 488 | 244 | 151 | 112 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:36PM0.50m | 00:09AM0.56m | 12:54PM0.53m | 00:36AM0.58m | 1:14PM0.56m | 1:03AM0.60m | 1:36PM0.58m | 1:32AM0.59m | 2:00PM0.58m | 2:02AM0.57m | 2:25PM0.57m | 2:35AM0.53m | 2:52PM0.55m | 3:11AM0.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:15PM0.17m | 6:37AM0.04m | 6:40PM0.15m | 7:01AM0.03m | 7:06PM0.13m | 7:24AM0.03m | 7:33PM0.11m | 7:49AM0.05m | 8:02PM0.11m | 8:14AM0.08m | 8:34PM0.11m | 8:39AM0.12m | 9:09PM0.13m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
685 | 534 | 3139 | 5663 | 5963 | 9617 | 8632 | 10866 | 9304 | 6335 | 5241 | 3806 | 2863 | 1422 | 1487 | 589 | 488 | 244 | 95 | 67 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
160 | 845 | 550 | 58 | 37 | 19 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 129 | 115 | 105 | 151 | 112 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | S 11 | S 11 | E 8 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | NNE 6 | ESE 10 | NNE 6 |
332 | 192 | 116 | 31 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 19 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | S 8 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
— | — | 44 | — | — | — | 716 | 239 | 403 | 469 | 890 | 933 | 866 | 253 | 722 | 819 | 860 | 874 | 775 | 724 | 913 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 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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