
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,792 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Caffrine in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming at La Caffrine for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a slow start on Friday the 24th. Morning is messy with a cross-shore breeze on a 6ft S swell – not your best bet. But by the afternoon, the wind goes light offshore and glassy. That 4ft SW groundswell with a long 14-second period will clean right up, and there’s good energy behind it. It’s small, so it’s a sweet window for a session.
Saturday the 25th is even cleaner. Morning glass again, same 4ft SW swell but the period drops a bit to 13 seconds. Still, solid energy and clean conditions. Into the afternoon, we get a 5ft SSW pulse with cross-offshore wind. This is where it starts feeling proper.
Sunday the 26th is mixed. Morning’s a little weak with a 3ft SW swell, though the period is very long at 20 seconds – those sets will be fat and spaced. Afternoon picks up to 4ft with a 19-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore. Not the cleanest.
Now, Monday the 27th. Morning sees a 10ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and glassy conditions – the energy is pumping hard. That’s massive for this spot. Over 8ft? That’s expert territory only. If you’re not solid, sit this one out. The afternoon drops to 8ft with cross-offshore wind – still big, still for experienced surfers.
Tuesday the 28th morning is a gem: 5ft SSW swell, 18-second period, glassy offshore, and energy through the roof. That’s a standout window for a confident surfer. The afternoon gets a bit marginal as the wind swings onshore on a 8ft swell, so morning is the call.
The rest of the week holds solid but manageable surf in the 5ft to 7ft range, often glassy or clean. Wednesday the 29th has a glassy morning on 7ft SSW swell (14 seconds), and the afternoon goes dead calm with rain showers – that 6ft swell will be smooth as silk. Thursday the 30th is glassy all day, 5ft to 6ft – just lovely.
Friday the 31st and Saturday August 1st get a bit onshore and lumpy, with 8ft to 6ft swell and poor wind direction. Not the pick of the fortnight.
Sunday August 2nd is a nice reset: 4ft SW swell with clean cross-offshore wind and moderate energy. Monday August 3rd brings a standout pulse – 5ft SSW in the morning, building to 6ft in the afternoon with an 18-second period, clean cross-off wind, and strong energy. That’s lovely, long-period groundswell.
The rest of the first week of August holds clean, glassy mornings and cross-off afternoons, but the swell slowly drops from 5ft down to 3ft by Thursday afternoon. Friday the 7th picks back up with a long-period 4ft SSW, but winds are a bit stronger and the conditions are marginal.
Saturday August 8th morning, though… we get a solid 7ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period and clean cross-off wind. Energy is high. That’s a cracking way to finish for the experienced crew.
The standout sessions are Monday morning July 27th for the big-wave crew only, and Tuesday morning July 28th for confident surfers. For everyday fun, Saturday the 25th and Sunday August 3rd are hard to beat. Water temp feels about average for the time of year here.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
576 | 632 | 614 | 548 | 525 | 710 | 472 | 575 | 1216 | 2347 | 3792 | 3499 | 2119 | 1714 | 3354 | 2613 | 1700 | 1277 | 946 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 11:55AM0.36m | 10:16PM0.40m | 12:10PM0.39m | 10:58PM0.43m | 12:27PM0.41m | 11:31PM0.47m | 12:44PM0.43m | 00:00AM0.50m | 1:04PM0.46m | 00:28AM0.53m | 1:25PM0.48m | 00:55AM0.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:35AM0.20m | 4:18PM0.30m | 5:12AM0.16m | 5:04PM0.27m | 5:42AM0.12m | 5:37PM0.24m | 6:11AM0.08m | 6:06PM0.21m | 6:38AM0.05m | 6:33PM0.19m | 7:05AM0.04m | 7:00PM0.18m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
576 | 632 | 605 | 228 | 525 | 710 | 472 | 321 | 1216 | 2347 | 3792 | 3499 | 2119 | 1382 | 3354 | 2613 | 1700 | 1277 | 946 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 |
489 | 496 | 614 | 548 | 135 | 115 | 93 | 575 | 220 | 101 | 35 | 35 | 216 | 1714 | 33 | 78 | 65 | 59 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | ENE 8 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SW 22 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 12 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SW 20 |
30 | 29 | 22 | 52 | 206 | 40 | 75 | 51 | 46 | 45 | — | — | 35 | 29 | 14 | 89 | 54 | 33 | 60 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 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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