La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's dive into this 16-day stretch we've got lined up. There's plenty of action on the horizon, with the best of it definitely for the more experienced crew. Water temps are sitting at 75.9°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber.

The window kicks off Thursday morning, September 10th, with solid 6.6ft surf from the SSW, carrying a massive 4157 (moderate wave energy) behind it. That's a lot of power. The cross-off wind from the ESE at 3 mph is keeping things clean for the most part, but this is serious stuff. With a period of 14 seconds, this is a proper groundswell, and it's going to be pumping. This is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon holds around 6.2ft from the SSE with a similar vibe.

Friday the 11th is where the magic tries to happen. Morning brings a glassy 6.9ft swell from the ESE. The period drops to 9 seconds, so it's a bit shorter, but with zero wind it will be absolutely pristine. It’s a standout morning if you can get out there. The afternoon stays glassy as the swell drops to 5.2ft from the SSE.

Saturday the 12th keeps the glassy theme alive with clean 5.2ft and 4.9ft waves from the SSW and a period pushing 14 seconds again. These are smooth, clean conditions for a solid surf. The energy is still moderate (1127 in the morning, 958 in the afternoon).

Sunday the 13th is a serious contender for the best day. We’ve got a glassy 5.9ft from the SSW with a very long period of 17 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, and it will be holding a ton of energy (2136). This is where a reef or point break is going to shine. The afternoon keeps the quality with 6.9ft, cleaner cross-off wind, and a 16-second period.

The start of the second week, Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th, gets choppy with increasing cross-shore winds and a drop in quality. Tuesday still has a ton of energy (3273 on the afternoon) with clean cross-off winds, but the swell is a bit disorganised. It’s a watch-and-see situation.

Now, hold on to your board. Wednesday the 16th. The morning swell jumps to a thumping 9.8ft from the SSW with a 15-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is huge (4163). This is heavy, heavy surf. The file says it might be too big for this break, so that is strictly a day for experts only. The afternoon drops to a still-challenging 8.2ft from the S.

After that, there's a lull. The swell drops through the rest of the week, with a small window on Friday the 18th afternoon and Saturday the 19th morning offering glassy 3.9ft waves from the SW. It’s cleaner but smaller.

We then head into a smaller stretch around 20-21 September with waves around 2.3-3.9ft, dropping to a small 2.6ft on the morning of the 20th. The energy is weak (below 748). Not much to write home about.

Then the end of the run looks promising again. The morning of September 22nd kicks off a new pulse with a glassy 6.2ft from the SW and a 17-second period, carrying strong energy (2796). It builds into a solid 8.2ft from the SW on Wednesday the 23rd morning with glassy conditions. That looks like a quality day for the experienced crew, with 3850 (strong wave energy). The afternoon stays clean and strong at 7.5ft.

The last few days (24th and 25th) get messier with cross-shore winds and rain showers, but there’s still plenty of size (up to 7.5ft). It’s a mixed bag to finish.

My pick for the best? It is a close call, but I am leaning towards Sunday the 13th. The morning session is glassy, the swell is 5.9ft with a long period of 17 seconds, and the energy is pumping (2136). That is a recipe for some of the cleanest, best-shaped waves you’ll get all window. If the wind stays light at the point, it’s magic.

Second best? You cannot ignore Wednesday the 16th for the pure power, but only if you have the skill for that size.

Keep an eye on that last week, especially Wednesday the 23rd – it has all the markings of a great session if the winds play along. The long range stuff is always a little less certain, but it has potential.

Ride safe.

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