La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.0°C
0.9° 

La Caffrine surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Caffrine surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 4,636 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 13th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright mate, let's break down what's cookin' for La Caffrine. This spot is all about that south-southwest exposure, waiting on a good southern groundswell. Starting from Sunday the 13th, we've got some proper energy in the water, but it's not all clean. We're looking at a solid 6 to 7 foot SSW swell with a 16-17 second period – that's proper groundswell. The combined energy is pumping, hitting between 2136 and 2384, so there's plenty of grunt. But Sunday's a write-off with a light cross-shore breeze. It won't be flat, but it'll be messy. Not worth paddling out for anything special.

The real story starts Monday the 14th morning. The swell drops to a still-chunky 6 feet from the SSW with a 14 second period, and the energy's still decent at 1187. But the wind goes light cross-offshore from the SSE at just 9 mph. This cleans the face right up. This is the standout of the early week. It's not huge, but it'll be lined up and fun for anyone with a bit of experience. Water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year – no wild changes.

Tuesday the 15th morning keeps the same sort of vibe: 5 feet of SSW, a little bigger in the arvo hitting 6 feet, but the wind picks up to 19 mph from the SE in the morning. That's a fresh breeze, and while it's cross-offshore, it's getting a bit strong for perfect conditions. The morning might hold a few, but it'll be choppy.

Now, if you're a charger, you circle Wednesday the 16th. Swell jumps to a solid 10 feet from the south, with a 15-second period. That's big. The combined energy is enormous – 4421 – that's a lot of water moving around. The wind is light cross-shore in the morning, but frankly, this is too much juice for La Caffrine. It's a proper paddle-out for the crew who love the heavy stuff, but a full-on no-go zone for anyone else.

Let's jump to Thursday the 17th morning. This is another proper gem. The swell backs off to a much more user-friendly 7 feet from the south, with a 13-second period, and the wind goes glassy. Dead flat. Light air from the SSE at just 3 mph. That's the kind of morning where the ocean looks like a lake with lines. The combined energy is 2782 – still a lot of push – but with glassy conditions, the take-off will be smooth. This is a top pick for experienced surfers who want power and perfection.

After that, we get a mixed bag. Friday the 18th is small and onshore, Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th are tiny – around 3 feet. Then Monday the 21st morning, the wind goes glassy again with a 3 foot SW swell and a 16-second period. That long period will make it peel nicely, but it's small. Clean though. Tuesday the 22nd morning is glassy with a short-period 7 foot ESE swell – that's a bit of a weird direction for here, and with a period of only 7 seconds, it'll be bumpy and fat. Not your best bet.

We then have a dry spell of smaller, cleaner but average surf until we hit Thursday the 24th afternoon. That's when you get another standout: a glassy 4 foot swell from the SW with a whopping 19-second period. The energy is 1768, which is good for the size. The period is so long it'll feel like a different ocean. Perfect for a reef or point setup, but at La Caffrine, it might wall up a bit straight. Still, glassy and long period is a good combo.

Finally, Friday the 25th morning gets a glassy 6 foot SSW swell – again, 16-second period, excellent conditions, energy at 1569. And then the one to keep your eye on is Monday the 28th morning. That's over a week and a half out, so take it with a grain of salt, but the forecast shows a glassy 8 foot SSW swell with a 14-second period, and combined energy of 3440. That is a big, powerful, clean swell. If it holds, that's a very, very good morning for the strong paddlers.

Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, the standout windows are Monday the 14th morning, Thursday the 17th morning, and then keep a close watch on Monday the 28th morning. Even with the smaller days, there are plenty of glassy windows, which is rare for this spot. It's not a bad run at all.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
19
1.8
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SW
13
2.5
SSE
7
1.5
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
16
3
S
15
3
S
14
2.3
S
14
2
S
13
1.7
SSE
12
1.6
S
12
1.8
ESE
8
1.3
SSE
11
0.8
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
913
1750
2384
1525
1093
841
655
1399
1924
2583
4075
3253
2038
1329
861
736
445
367
361
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
10
SSE
20
SE
10
SE
5
SSE
5
W
5
SSE
5
WSW
10
WNW
0
NW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
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High Tide
1:40AM0.57m
1:54PM0.57m
2:05AM0.53m
2:09PM0.54m
2:28AM0.48m
2:23PM0.51m
2:48AM0.42m
2:35PM0.48m
3:07AM0.37m
2:46PM0.44m
3:22AM0.31m
2:49PM0.40m
2:57AM0.27m
Low Tide
7:48AM0.09m
8:05PM0.10m
8:08AM0.13m
8:30PM0.12m
8:23AM0.18m
8:55PM0.14m
8:29AM0.21m
9:17PM0.17m
8:20AM0.24m
9:40PM0.21m
7:43AM0.26m
10:22PM0.26m
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6:13
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6:12
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Temp °C
22
22
22
21
22
22
21
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20
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Feels °C
24
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24
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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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