
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,101 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Caffrine in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gather 'round, crew. Rusty here. We've got a mixed bag of a forecast for La Caffrine, but there's definitely some magic to be found if you're patient. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 77°, which is a nice bonus.
The first few days are a bit of a tease. Wednesday, August 5th, starts with a 3 ft SSW groundswell (427 combined energy), but the wind is on it, so it's messy. The afternoon cleans up to a 3 ft SSW swell (515 combined energy) with a light offshore, but it's still small and marginal. Thursday, August 6th, morning sees a jump in size to 6 ft from the ESE (910 combined energy), but the period is a short 9 seconds, so it'll be a bit crumbly and wind-affected. The real gem on Thursday is the afternoon: glassy conditions with a clean 3 ft SSW groundswell (368 combined energy). It's small, but it'll be absolutely perfect for a longboard or a funboard.
Now, Friday, August 7th, is where it starts to get interesting. The morning delivers a solid 7 ft ESE swell (1076 combined energy) with a clean, cross-off breeze. That's a proper wave for experienced surfers, with plenty of push. The energy is moderate, but it's a good, surfable size. The afternoon is a total contrast: a tiny 2 ft SSW swell, but with a *22-second* period! That's a very long period groundswell. It'll be clean and glassy, but it's likely to be very straight and fat on this beach break. Better for a point or reef, but a fun novelty if you're patient.
The standout window is from Saturday, August 8th, through Sunday, August 9th. Saturday morning we have a 4 ft SSW groundswell (1797 combined energy) with a clean cross-off. The energy is moderate, but the quality is there. Saturday afternoon is even better: a 5 ft SW groundswell (1751 combined energy) with the same clean wind. Then Sunday, August 9th, morning is the real highlight: a glassy 8 ft ESE swell (1656 combined energy). The wind is dead calm, the waves are solid, and it's clean. This is the best on offer for the entire forecast. It's a big wave, so it's for the experienced crew only. The Sunday afternoon gets messy with rain showers and onshore wind, so get your session in early.
The middle of the week from Monday, August 10th, to Thursday, August 13th, is a bit of a lull. Moderate swells, but the wind is cross-onshore or tricky, making things choppy and less appealing. The energy is moderate, but the quality is just not there.
Then we get a second pulse. Friday, August 14th, morning sees a 7 ft ESE swell (2906 combined energy) with a clean cross-off. The afternoon, however, is a monster: a 10 ft SE swell (4351 combined energy). That's a huge amount of energy, and it's explicitly noted as being too big for this break. This is expert-only, and even then, it's going to be a washing machine. Only the most experienced chargers should even look at it.
The real second standout is Saturday, August 15th. The morning offers a 6 ft SW groundswell (3405 combined energy) with clean cross-off wind. The afternoon is even better: a 7 ft SSW groundswell (4458 combined energy) with the same clean conditions. The energy is very strong, and the quality is excellent. This is a proper session for experienced surfers, and it's the best of the second week. Sunday, August 16th, morning is also a cracker: a glassy 6 ft SSW groundswell (2696 combined energy). Dead calm. Just amazing.
After that, things taper off. Monday, August 17th, and Tuesday, August 18th, are smaller and more marginal, with a mix of clean and cross-onshore winds. The final days, Wednesday, August 19th, and Thursday, August 20th, are small, clean, and glassy but with very little energy. A 2 ft SW swell (155 combined energy) on Thursday, August 20th, is surfable but very ordinary. It's a good time to just go for a paddle.
So, the top picks: Sunday, August 9th, morning for the glassy, clean, 8 ft ESE swell is the absolute best of the first week. For the second week, Saturday, August 15th (both morning and afternoon) provides a powerful, clean, long-period groundswell that will be a treat for those who can handle it. This break is fairly consistent, so even if the middle of the week is a bit flat, it tends not to stay poor for long.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
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287 | 382 | 384 | 506 | 299 | 617 | 677 | 265 | 790 | 954 | 940 | 733 | 809 | 932 | 588 | 746 | 1027 | 1033 | 844 | 667 | 875 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:49PM0.47m | 5:26AM0.37m | 5:58PM0.44m | 8:24AM0.34m | 8:01PM0.42m | 10:41AM0.39m | 9:49PM0.45m | 11:33AM0.45m | 10:52PM0.50m | 12:13PM0.50m | 11:40PM0.55m | 12:49PM0.53m | 00:21AM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16AM0.20m | 11:29PM0.22m | 11:10AM0.25m | 1:39AM0.22m | 1:34PM0.29m | 3:40AM0.16m | 3:52PM0.28m | 4:46AM0.10m | 4:58PM0.23m | 5:33AM0.03m | 5:44PM0.20m | 6:15AM-0.01m | 6:23PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
287 | 382 | 384 | 313 | 299 | 241 | 111 | 193 | 135 | 954 | 940 | 733 | 685 | 590 | 526 | 746 | 1027 | 1033 | 844 | 667 | 875 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 12 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
40 | 90 | 94 | 71 | 64 | 84 | 178 | 265 | 790 | 79 | 118 | 138 | 145 | 141 | 82 | 115 | 132 | 93 | 139 | 94 | 104 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 16 |
100 | 43 | 37 | 20 | 5 | 48 | 110 | 41 | 152 | 87 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 4 | — | 3 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 5 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 62 | 705 | 506 | 484 | 617 | 677 | 130 | 744 | 677 | 673 | 678 | 809 | 932 | 588 | 885 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 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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