La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.6°C
1.7° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 18,471 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with SE 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 (Sep 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 8th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's talk about La Caffrine.

Honestly, for the first few days, it's going to be a bit of a struggle. We've got a gap here with not much on offer. The surf is small and pretty average, with onshore breezes messing up the shape. We're looking at ankle to waist-high junk through Wednesday afternoon. The energy is weak, just 247, and it's just not worth paddling out for. Thursday isn't much better, with the swell still tiny and bumpy. It's a slow start, and you might be better off tuning up the wetsuit or doing anything else.

The first real window of hope shows up on Friday morning. It's still a bit junky, but there's a pulse of new energy coming in. But the standout day, the one you've been waiting for, is Saturday the 5th. The ocean finally cleans up with some glassy conditions and a solid SW swell. Wave heights are hitting around 5.6ft, with a good 14-second period between sets. The energy is moderating, around 1239, and it's going to be clean and fun for the experienced crew. This is your best bet in this first week. Sunday and Monday morning also look good, with clean conditions and waves in the chest-to-head high range.

But then the ocean properly turns on, and it gets real serious. From Monday afternoon onward, that swell just keeps building and building. It’s going to get too big, well over 8.2ft by Tuesday the 8th, with a very strong energy reading of 7370. This isn't a beginner wave anymore—it's expert-only territory, powerful and heavy. The wind stays clean, but this break is going to be a washing machine for most of us. We're talking a big, powerful SSW groundswell with long periods between sets that will have you drifting way down the beach. It's a spectacular sight, but it's for the big-wave crew only.

This pulse hangs around until the 10th, before easing back into a more manageable, and still excellent, swell. Thursday the 10th has some gorgeous glassy conditions and head-high waves. It's a great time to get back out if you've got the experience. The 11th and 12th keep the good times rolling with fun, clean surf.

Now, looking into the second week, there's still plenty of size, but it gets a bit more unpredictable. The 14th looks too big again, over 9.8ft, but then things settle for a good window on the 15th. That Tuesday morning is another standout for me. It's got 8.2ft of swell, light offshore winds, and a lot of energy—a proper, powerful session for the experts.

Then it just turns on the juice again. The 16th and 17th see another huge pulse of swell, pushing 14.8ft at times, which once again puts the break out of reach for most. It promises to be a wild week for the chargers, but it's a long way out, so we'll see if it holds together.

So, at La Caffrine, you've got two real highlights: Saturday the 5th, and Tuesday the 15th. Both offer big, clean, powerful surf for those with the skills to handle it. The rest of the time, it's either too small, too messy, or way too big.

Keep it salty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SE
10
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
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0.6
SW
12
0.8
SSW
19
1.5
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17
1.8
SW
15
1.7
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14
1.5
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14
1.4
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13
1.3
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13
1.2
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13
1.6
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
3
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15
2.4
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
92
102
119
109
132
120
446
1320
1415
1187
816
711
560
488
1132
1579
3385
2119
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
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10
S
5
SW
5
SE
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
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10
WNW
5
SW
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5
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NW
10
SSE
10
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15
SSE
25
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Wind State
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cross
glassy
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High Tide
3:11AM0.47m
3:22PM0.51m
3:56AM0.41m
3:57PM0.46m
5:20AM0.34m
4:56PM0.41m
10:41AM0.36m
8:20PM0.39m
11:04AM0.42m
10:03PM0.44m
11:33AM0.48m
10:54PM0.51m
Low Tide
9:06AM0.17m
9:53PM0.16m
9:34AM0.23m
11:01PM0.20m
10:00AM0.29m
1:54AM0.21m
2:45PM0.33m
3:53AM0.15m
4:22PM0.28m
4:45AM0.09m
5:04PM0.23m
clear
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rain showers
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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.

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