La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.5° 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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,051 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 13th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 13th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 12th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the cards for La Caffrine.

First up, the big story is the swell. We’ve got a serious pulse of energy coming in, with combined swell energy readings well into the thousands (3281), and it’s a solid 10ft from the SW with a 15-second period. That’s a powerful groundswell, but here’s the rub – for a beginner-friendly spot like La Caffrine, that’s way too big. This is expert-only territory all Sunday morning. The wind is a light cross-on from the SW, so it’s not clean, but the real issue is the size. The water temperature is sitting at 76°, which is about average for the time of year.

By Sunday afternoon, the swell drops to 8ft, but it’s still a big, powerful SW swell (2708). The wind stays light cross-on. It’s still a big, challenging day, and the tide could be a factor. Not ideal for the average surfer.

Monday morning, the 13th, still sees a 8ft SW swell (2703), but the wind shifts to a cross-offshore from the SE at 9 mph. That cleans it up nicely, but it’s still a big wave for this spot. Only experienced surfers should be out there.

The standout in the first week is Tuesday morning, the 14th. The swell drops to a more manageable 7ft from the SSW (1921), and the wind goes glassy from the S. That’s perfect conditions. The wave quality will be excellent, but at 7ft, it’s still a big wave for beginners. This is the best session for experienced surfers looking for clean, powerful lines.

After that, the swell drops through the week, with Wednesday morning, the 15th, offering a 5ft S swell (1165) and clean cross-off winds. Good, solid size for a competent surfer, but not a standout.

The following week, from the 20th onwards, we see a massive spike in energy. Monday the 20th has a 8ft SSW swell (3976), but it’s accompanied by 16 mph cross-shore winds, creating a messy, choppy surface. That’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle-surfing one.

The real standout for the second week, and the best on offer overall, is Monday the 27th. The swell is 8ft from the SSW (3468), with a very long 18-second period. That’s a deep, powerful groundswell, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SE at 12 mph. This is a massive, perfectly groomed swell, but it’s strictly for experts. The long period means it will be bowling at a beach break, so it’s a heavy, powerful wave. For the right crew, this is the session of the month.

There are no great options for beginners in this 16-day window. The consistent theme is that the swell is too big for the majority of the period, or the wind is not favorable. The best clean windows are for experienced surfers only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
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SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.6
S
12
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
S
10
0.8
SE
8
0.9
S
16
1.2
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16
1.2
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3281
2708
2265
2125
2037
1567
1426
875
1009
746
304
226
132
127
97
412
692
602
277
155
322
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
SW
5
NW
15
SE
5
NNW
15
SSE
5
S
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
SE
10
NW
5
SSE
5
N
5
ENE
0
SSW
5
WSW
10
S
5
SE
0
SW
10
SSW
5
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Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
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High Tide
12:08PM0.48m
11:39PM0.55m
12:56PM0.51m
00:26AM0.58m
1:39PM0.53m
1:08AM0.60m
2:19PM0.53m
1:48AM0.59m
2:57PM0.52m
2:26AM0.57m
3:32PM0.50m
3:01AM0.54m
4:04PM0.48m
3:35AM0.49m
Low Tide
5:40PM0.19m
6:20AM-0.01m
6:28PM0.18m
7:05AM-0.03m
7:10PM0.17m
7:46AM-0.03m
7:51PM0.17m
8:26AM-0.01m
8:29PM0.19m
9:03AM0.04m
9:07PM0.21m
9:37AM0.09m
9:46PM0.23m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Réunion Island? If you are looking for accommodation near La Caffrine, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Réunion Island, consider staying in Saint-Leu which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Réunion Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Saint-Paul which is 16 km (10 miles) away, Saint-Louis, Le Port and La Possession.

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