La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at La Caffrine (Mauritius) over the next couple of weeks.

The first few days are a bit of a wait, with nothing worth chasing until Thursday afternoon, 13 August. The water’s sitting at 77°F – a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Thursday afternoon goes glassy with a 4ft swell from the SW at 12 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 766 – moderate but clean. It’s a beginner spot, so not going to be screaming, but for a gentle session, it’s your window.

Friday, 14 August, the swell picks up to 6–6ft from the SW/SSW with periods around 12–13 seconds. Light cross-on wind, so a little bumpy. Energy climbs to 1447 then 2093 – moderate, but nothing special.

Saturday, 15 August morning: 6ft from the S at a very long 20 seconds – energy jumps to 5359, strong. That period is wild, but for a beach break, long-period groundswell can run straight. The light cross-on wind doesn’t help. Saturday afternoon, the swell hits 10ft from the SSW at 18 seconds – expert territory. Energy is 6970, powerful. Light cross-on wind, but it’s too big for most – more of a kite-surfing show.

Sunday, 16 August, stays heavy – 10ft in the morning, 8ft in the afternoon, both from the SSW at 16 seconds. Morning wind is onshore, messy. Afternoon is cross-on. Energy stays high – 4203 and 3499. Experts only, and the wind isn’t helping.

From Monday, 17 August, through Wednesday, 19 August, the swell drops to 4–5ft with periods of 11–16 seconds. Most sessions are marginal. There’s a glassy window on Tuesday afternoon with 5ft from the S at 11 seconds – energy 913 – clean but small.

Thursday, 20 August, is flat – 3ft from the SW at 15–16 seconds. Energy around 428–541. Skip it.

Friday, 21 August, and Saturday, 22 August, bring some life: 4–5ft from the SW/SSW at 12–14 seconds, with clean cross-off winds on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Energy sits around 568–941. Saturday afternoon is the real gem – 5ft from the SW at 15 seconds with glassy calm. Energy 1311, clean lines – that’s your first standout.

Sunday, 23 August, morning stays glassy with 7ft from the SSW at 13 seconds – energy 1363, solid. The afternoon goes cross-on, so get on it early. Monday, 24 August, builds to 7ft from the SSW at 15–16 seconds – energy 2510. The afternoon goes glassy – excellent for experienced surfers. Tuesday, 25 August, holds 7–6ft from the SSW/SW at 14 seconds, glassy all day. Energy 1509 to 1367. Another top pick.

Wednesday, 26 August, stays 6–6ft from the SSW at 13 seconds with clean cross-off winds – energy 1232 to 1283. Thursday, 27 August, has 6ft from the SSW at 12–13 seconds – the afternoon is glassy (energy 1008). Friday, 28 August, finishes strong: 7ft from the SSW at 18 seconds – long-period groundswell, energy 2983, and glassy. Then 7ft at 16 seconds (energy 2248) in the afternoon, also glassy. A ripper end to the window.

Best of the bunch: Saturday, 22 August afternoon – glassy, 5ft SW at 15 seconds, clean and fun; and Friday, 28 August morning – glassy, 7ft SSW at 18 seconds, proper groundswell for the experienced crew. Crowds? La Caffrine can get busy sometimes, so keep a look out.

Rusty.

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