La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Looks like La Caffrine is the only show in town for the next couple weeks, and it’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag. The water’s sitting at a touch warmer than normal, about 77°, with that positive anomaly of 3°, so it’s nicely above average for this time of year.

The weekend kicks off soft. Sunday morning we’ve got a small 3ft SW swell but the wind is a cross-on mess at 9 mph, and the combined energy is weak at 967. Not worth paddling out. By Sunday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSW, and the wind goes light onshore at 6 mph, but the energy picks up to 1568. Still windswept, but improving.

Monday morning (July 27) is where things start to get interesting. We’ve got a solid 7ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period. The wind is light cross, and the energy is pumping at 4489. It’s a little lumpy, but the juice is there. Monday afternoon is the real standout. The swell pushes to 10ft from the SW, glassy wind, and the energy cranks up to 4461. The swell is big – definitely one for experienced surfers only. That said, with that long period, the break might wall up. Expect clean, powerful sets.

Tuesday (July 28) keeps the dream alive. Glassy mornings and afternoons, with swells around 5ft up to 8ft from the SSW, and energy still very strong in the 3300 to 3400 range. That’s excellent, clean surf for those who can handle it.

Wednesday (July 29) holds steady with 7ft to 7ft SSW groundswell, glassy wind, and solid energy (2020 to 1455). Still excellent conditions.

Thursday (July 30) morning drops a bit to 5ft with a light cross-on wind, but the afternoon brings glassy conditions again with a clean 6ft SSW swell and energy at 1834.

Friday (July 31) through Saturday (August 1) remain good, with clean glassy windows and swells between 6ft and 6ft, period around 14-16 seconds, and energy in the 1200-1600 range. Light winds keep it tidy.

Sunday (August 2) morning is glassy again with 6ft SSW swell, but the afternoon gets a light cross breeze. Still decent.

Monday (August 3) morning looks clean with a 5ft SW swell but energy drops to 897. It’s good, but not as punchy.

The standout for the whole run is Monday afternoon (July 27) – that 10ft SW groundswell with glassy conditions at La Caffrine. It’s big, it’s clean, and it’s got the power. Just bring your biggest board and your best timing.

The early part of the second week, around August 5, sees onshore winds and messy conditions, so skip those sessions. Then Friday August 7 afternoon brings a clean 8ft ESE swell with cross-offshore winds, uncrowded potential, and good energy (1477), though the period is short at 9 seconds, so expect weaker, more roly-poly waves.

The final real highlight is Saturday August 8 afternoon – glassy, 8ft ESE swell, solid energy at 1715, and a clean lineup. That’s a classic La Caffrine window for experienced surfers.

After that, from August 9 onward, the swell fades. We’re down to 3ft to 3ft, energy drops below 600, and the wind gets messy again. The last couple of days (August 10) are small and clean but not worth the paddle.

So, in short: the best sessions are Monday afternoon July 27, and Saturday afternoon August 8. Mark those on the calendar. The rest is mostly good-to-excellent but not world-beating.

Stay sharp, and don’t be late.

Rusty

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