
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, gather round. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
We’re starting off slow, but don’t write this one off. The first couple of days are a bit of a tease – small, clean, but not really worth paddling out for. The real action kicks in on Friday the 7th and it’s a proper run of quality surf that stretches right through the second week. There’s a gap of nothing much before that, but once it starts, it’s on.
The first real standout is La Caffrine on Friday the 7th. The swell is coming from the ESE at around 7ft to 8ft, with a short period of 9 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is massive (1117 to 1321). This is solid, powerful stuff – not for the faint-hearted. The wind is offshore and clean, so the face will be nice and smooth. This is proper experienced surfer territory. Water temp is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit.
Saturday the 8th keeps the quality high. The swell drops back a bit in height but the period gets long. Saturday morning we’ve got a 4ft SSW groundswell with a 18-second period, and the energy is still pumping (1707). The wind is cross-off and clean. This is where the point and reef setups will shine – that long period will wrap in beautifully. The afternoon goes to a 5ft SW swell, 16 seconds, still clean. Just be aware that at this size and period, it’s going to be a bit more powerful than it looks.
Sunday the 9th is the real gem. The morning is glassy, dead calm, with a 4ft SW swell at 15 seconds. That’s the kind of session you dream about. The energy is strong (819), but the conditions are pristine. The afternoon brings a shift – a 7ft ESE swell, short period, and glassy again. That afternoon window is a proper standout for experienced surfers.
We’ve got a bit of a lull in the middle of the week, but the quality returns on Tuesday the 11th. The morning is glassy again, with a 5ft SW swell at 15 seconds and energy at 1014. That’s a solid, clean, powerful option.
The run from Thursday the 13th through to Sunday the 16th is big. We’re talking 8ft to 10ft SW swell, with periods from 12 to 18 seconds. The energy numbers are off the charts (up to 4563). This is huge, powerful surf. The wind is cross-off and clean, but at this size, this is strictly for experts only. The report even flags that the swell is predicted to be too big for the break on Thursday afternoon. Respect that.
The final stretch from the 17th onwards sees the size drop back down. Monday the 17th morning is glassy with a 5ft SW swell at 15 seconds – a very good, clean option. The 18th and 19th see the swell fade, but Wednesday the 19th morning still offers a clean 2ft SW swell in the morning, good for a beginner board.
To sum it up: the best of the best is Sunday the 9th. Glassy, clean, solid groundswell. That’s the session you don’t miss. The Saturday the 8th and Friday the 7th are also top-tier for experienced surfers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
215 | 141 | 287 | 382 | 384 | 313 | 299 | 662 | 724 | 791 | 790 | 826 | 940 | 724 | 685 | 662 | 645 | 726 | 1027 | 1149 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:05PM0.50m | 4:13AM0.43m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:18PM0.20m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
215 | 141 | 287 | 382 | 384 | 313 | 299 | 105 | 105 | 74 | 790 | 826 | 940 | 724 | 685 | 598 | 526 | 726 | 1027 | 1149 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | ESE 9 | S 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SW 11 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
93 | 66 | 100 | 85 | 107 | 22 | 15 | 241 | 178 | 193 | 120 | 86 | 18 | 44 | 115 | 112 | 107 | 93 | 61 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 22 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
25 | 42 | 31 | 41 | 37 | 44 | 5 | 48 | 110 | 263 | 152 | 68 | 20 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 9 | — | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — |
46 | 694 | — | 739 | 848 | 564 | 46 | 662 | 724 | 791 | 744 | 727 | 136 | 510 | 375 | 662 | 645 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 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).
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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