La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up for La Caffrine the next couple weeks. This spot is a beginner-friendly break that breaks fairly consistently, exposed to SSW swells – and the swell direction is spot on for what’s forecast.

The action starts Friday afternoon, July 10: clean, glassy with a 3.6ft swell from the southwest, period around 14 seconds. That’s a groundswell with some proper shape and a bit of wait between sets, but paddling out won’t be a hassle. Water temp is 76.3°F, about 1.6°F warmer than average for this time of year – a touch above normal but no big deal. Combined energy is moderate at 772. This is a great start for beginners or anyone wanting a mellow session.

Saturday morning, July 11, the swell builds to 5.9ft from the southwest, period still a juicy 15 seconds, but wind goes cross-onshore from the WNW at 3 mph. Still rideable, not as clean. Energy jumps to 1495. Saturday afternoon sees 6.6ft from the SSW with onshore wind, a bit messy. Sunday morning, July 12, is serious: 9.8ft from the southwest, period 15 seconds, energy at 3592 – that’s strong. Wind is cross-off from the SE at 6 mph, keeps it clean, but this size is for experienced surfers only. Beginners, sit this one out. Sunday afternoon drops to 8.2ft with 12 mph cross-off winds, still big and clean, energy 2957. Monday, July 13, offers 7.5ft in the morning and 7.2ft in the afternoon from the SW and SSW, light cross-off winds, periods 14 seconds. Energy is high (2594 and 2002) and conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout for stronger surfers.

Tuesday, July 14, swell eases to 6.2ft morning and 5.2ft afternoon from the SSW, periods 14 and 13 seconds. Winds stay light cross-off, energy drops to 1842 and 1466. Still solid, clean waves for those who know what they’re doing. Wednesday morning, July 15, is a gem: 4.3ft from the SSW, period 12 seconds, glassy with light rain, energy at 1098. The glassy wind is a major positive – clean surf for everyone. Wednesday afternoon fades to 3.3ft with onshore wind, not as good.

Thursday, July 16, is small: 2.3ft to 3.0ft, periods 12 and 9 seconds, glassy with light rain. Energy is low (270 and 245), so a rest day or a longboard session. Friday, July 17, picks up slightly with 3.0ft from the south, period 16 seconds – very long period groundswell. Morning is glassy, afternoon gets a cross-onshore breeze. Energy is 526 and 635, moderate.

Saturday, July 18, sees 4.6ft from the SSW, period 13 seconds, glassy in the morning – a nice clean option. Energy is 711. Afternoon drops to 2.3ft, still glassy. Sunday, July 19, is another standout: 3.3ft morning from the SW with a 16-second period and calm winds, energy 604. Then Sunday afternoon hits with 4.6ft from the SW, period 15 seconds, glassy and calm – energy jumps to 1005. This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers, and the glassy conditions make it a treat.

Monday, July 20, morning is 4.3ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, glassy with light air, energy 1527. Another excellent session for experienced surfers. The afternoon jumps to 7.5ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, but wind becomes cross-on at 6 mph, so a bit less clean. Energy is 2841. Tuesday, July 21, is still big with 8.2ft from the SSW, periods 14 and 13 seconds, but winds are stronger at 12 mph from the SSE, creating cross-off conditions. Energy is high (2698 and 2149), but the wind is a factor.

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