Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 12,315 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got at La Caffrine. The water temp is a balmy 77°, which is a touch warmer than usual, so a shorty or even a rash vest will do just fine.
We’re starting slow, so don’t rush out. The first real chance comes on Thursday morning, September 3rd, with a clean 3ft swell from the southeast. Light cross-off breeze keeps it tidy for the beginners. The combined swell energy is moderate at 292. That afternoon goes glassy, but the wave is a tiny 2ft – not worth the drive.
Now, Sunday, September 6th is the one. Both morning and afternoon are totally glassy – zero wind – with a solid 4ft swell from the southwest. Energy sits at 908 then climbs to 1026, giving you clean, punchy waves with some flow. If you’ve got one day free, this is it.
Things start to get serious from Monday onward. By Tuesday, September 8th, we’re looking at 12ft swell from the south with energy at 8381. That’s too big for this spot – expert-only, if even. Wednesday stays huge at 13ft and 8893 energy. Stay on the beach or bring the big gun.
The surf backs off by Thursday, September 10th. The morning is glassy with a 6ft southwest swell and 2245 energy – a standout for experienced surfers. Dead calm winds, clean lines, and real power. This is your second best day.
Into the next week, Friday, September 11th serves up glassy 3ft to 4ft waves with a long 16 to 17-second period – real groundswell. Energy is moderate at 861 to 888, but that long period means peaky, fun shapes.
Saturday, September 12th afternoon goes glassy again with a 4ft southwest swell and 618 energy. Clean, but nothing to shout about.
Later, Thursday, September 17th afternoon shapes up for the experienced crew: glassy conditions with an 8ft southwest swell and energy at 3233. That’s a lot of water moving. If you’ve got the experience, that’s your window.
Biggest standouts? Sunday the 6th for clean, fun waves, and Thursday the 10th for more power. The giant stuff mid-week is a hard pass for most. Forecasts can always change, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 113 | 132 | 146 | 446 | 1417 | 1415 | 1187 | 816 | 711 | 618 | 609 | 1412 | 2746 | 2383 | 2675 | 5030 | 5534 | 5384 | 8893 | 6913 | 3965 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:01PM0.52m | 11:34PM0.56m | 12:28PM0.56m | 00:09AM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:01PM0.20m | 10:00AM0.29m | 1:54AM0.21m | 2:45PM0.33m | 3:53AM0.15m | 4:22PM0.28m | 4:45AM0.09m | 5:04PM0.23m | 5:24AM0.04m | 5:38PM0.18m | 5:58AM0.01m | 6:09PM0.15m | |||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 113 | 132 | 146 | 175 | 1417 | 1415 | 1187 | 816 | 711 | 618 | 609 | 1412 | 2746 | 2383 | 2675 | 5030 | 5534 | 5384 | 8893 | 6913 | 3965 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SSW 19 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | E 10 | S 17 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | — | — | S 10 |
| kJ | 109 | 58 | 31 | 446 | 69 | 71 | 54 | 37 | 37 | 252 | 385 | 33 | 18 | 1473 | 171 | 920 | 2847 | 4612 | — | — | 164 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | ESE 10 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | SE 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 70 | 19 | 55 | 24 | — | — | — | — | 61 | 38 | 32 | — | — | 17 | 8 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 711 | 72 | 683 | 602 | 723 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 187 | 113 | 83 | 56 | 193 | 487 | 705 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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).
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