
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,531 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with S 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Honestly, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some small swell coming in from the south, but the wind is all over the shop – cross-onshore, light but messy. It’s not going to be pretty. Friday the 17th through Sunday the 19th are offering marginal waves at best, with heights from 3ft to 4ft and periods that are all over the place. The energy is weak to moderate (451 to 602). You’d be paddling for junk.
Then Monday the 20th… that’s where it gets interesting. The wind drops to glassy, dead calm, and we get a solid 7ft to 8ft pulse from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy jumps to 2104 (Monday morning) and 2581 (Monday afternoon). This is a clean, powerful, expert-only wave. La Caffrine is a fairly consistent beginner spot, so this size is going to be pushing it for anyone but experienced surfers. The water is sitting at 76°, which is about 1° warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a touch of warmth.
Tuesday the 21st holds onto that quality. Morning is glassy again with a 6ft SSW swell at 12 seconds, and the energy is still solid at 1045. It’s a better bet for the average surfer than Monday. The afternoon gets a bit of cross-onshore wind, which takes the shine off.
Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are more average. The swell drops to 5ft – 5ft, and the wind is cross or cross-offshore. Thursday morning looks the cleaner of the two, with cross-offshore breezes and a score that suggests it’ll be worth a look if you’re desperate.
Now, the weekend of the 25th and 26th sees a bit of a drop in size, but Sunday the 26th brings a surprise: a 4ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 20 seconds. That’s a deep ocean groundswell, energy reading 1996. It’s small, but those long lines will wrap into the point. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are a no-go – the swell is predicted to be too big for this spot, with heights of 13ft and 10ft respectively. That’s massive, stormy energy (9855, 9217, 3737). Only for the very, very brave, and even then, it’s not recommended.
The last few days of July into August are a fade. The swell drops back down to 5ft – 7ft, but the wind gets strong again, with fresh breezes creating lumpy, choppy conditions. It’s not the time to plan a trip.
The standout here is Monday the 20th. Clean, glassy, 7ft to 8ft SSW groundswell, with heaps of energy. It’s the best on offer by a long shot. Tuesday morning is the second pick – smaller, but still glassy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
443 | 967 | 694 | 402 | 209 | 257 | 462 | 479 | 428 | 2053 | 2531 | 1648 | 1045 | 947 | 791 | 813 | 750 | 657 | 538 | 528 | 393 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:32PM0.50m | 3:01AM0.54m | 4:04PM0.48m | 3:35AM0.49m | 4:32PM0.46m | 4:07AM0.43m | 4:58PM0.43m | 4:44AM0.37m | 5:29PM0.41m | 6:03AM0.32m | 6:28PM0.39m | 11:41AM0.34m | 8:59PM0.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:07PM0.21m | 9:37AM0.09m | 9:46PM0.23m | 10:08AM0.16m | 10:29PM0.25m | 10:35AM0.21m | 11:24PM0.27m | 10:58AM0.26m | 1:04AM0.28m | 11:13AM0.30m | 3:27AM0.25m | 2:37PM0.32m | |||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 |
443 | 967 | 694 | 402 | 209 | 136 | 462 | 479 | 428 | 2053 | 2531 | 1648 | 1045 | 947 | 791 | 813 | 750 | 657 | 538 | 528 | 363 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ESE 8 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 |
108 | 26 | 29 | 21 | 17 | 257 | 74 | 45 | 233 | 29 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 10 | 94 | 186 | 168 | 219 | 216 | 147 | 393 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NW 4 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 18 | ESE 8 | S 12 | SSW 5 | SSW 18 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | SE 12 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 12 |
50 | 5 | 44 | 28 | 154 | 14 | 25 | 8 | 209 | 22 | — | — | — | 6 | 56 | 82 | 60 | 40 | 102 | 126 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 76 | 42 | 28 | 36 | 33 | 48 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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.
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.










