La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.7° C
1.5° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,460 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 19s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM. 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 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 28th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 28th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 28th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about this one spot we’ve got on the radar, La Caffrine. It’s a beginner-friendly break, exposed to the swell, and it’s looking like we’ve got a solid run of swell energy coming through over the next couple of weeks. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there, just your standard wetsuit or spring suit conditions.

The first real action kicks off on Tuesday the 28th of July. Tuesday morning is looking absolutely prime. We’re seeing a clean 7ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the west at just 3 mph. The combined energy is a strong 3460, which is serious power. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but given the size, it’s going to be a bit much for beginners. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break’s optimum. This is a standout session.

The morning glass holds through the next few days. Wednesday the 29th morning is also glassy, with a 7ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, though the energy drops a bit to 1952. Still solid, still clean. Thursday the 30th morning is glassy again with a 5ft SSW swell, but the afternoon brings a glassy 6ft, 16-second groundswell with 1812 energy – that’s a beautiful, long-period swell that will wrap in nicely here.

Friday the 31st sees a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a light cross-on wind with a 6ft SSW swell, but the afternoon turns glassy again with a 6ft, 15-second swell and 1689 energy, even with some rain showers. That’s still a good session.

Saturday the 1st of August and Sunday the 2nd are a bit more marginal with cross-on and onshore winds, but the swell is still pumping. Monday the 3rd of August morning is a gem – 5ft, 14-second SW swell with glassy conditions and 1054 energy. Clean and workable.

The swell drops off a bit around the 4th and 5th of August, with smaller surf and some cross-on winds, but there’s still the odd glassy moment. The energy dips into the 400-500 range, so it’s weak.

Then we get a big pulse. The 9th of August Sunday morning is glassy with a 4ft, 15-second SW swell and 938 energy, but the afternoon really fires up – 5ft, 15-second SW swell, glassy, with 2172 energy. That’s excellent.

But the real standout of the whole forecast is Monday the 10th of August. Both morning and afternoon are glassy, with a 8ft, 16-second SW swell and massive energy readings of 3382 and 3234. This is long-period groundswell, perfectly aligned, and the conditions are flawless. This is the best on offer – a true surfer’s session.

Now, Tuesday the 11th of August morning is a different story. The swell is predicted to be 10ft from the SSE with a 10-second period, and the energy is 2861. The guidance says it’s too big for this break. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it might be messy. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 8ft, with a cross-off wind, and it’s workable for experienced surfers.

Wednesday the 12th of August morning is also too big at 12ft, with a 10-second period and 3550 energy, but the wind is light. Again, for experts only.

Overall, the best windows are the morning of the 28th of July and the entire day of the 10th of August. The 10th is the standout. Crowds are listed as “sometimes” here, so you might have some company, but it’s not a guaranteed circus.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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3
3
4
4
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
13
2.1
SW
14
2.4
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
16
2
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1226
1728
3185
2546
1906
1411
1151
722
1765
1799
1677
1592
1626
1797
1670
1193
1169
2241
1566
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
W
10
SSE
5
SE
5
WNW
5
WNW
5
WSW
5
S
5
SE
0
SSW
5
NW
5
NNW
5
SE
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
0
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Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
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on
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High Tide
00:00AM0.50m
1:04PM0.46m
00:28AM0.53m
1:25PM0.48m
00:55AM0.56m
1:47PM0.50m
1:22AM0.57m
2:10PM0.52m
1:50AM0.57m
2:34PM0.53m
2:19AM0.56m
3:01PM0.53m
2:51AM0.53m
Low Tide
6:38AM0.05m
6:33PM0.19m
7:05AM0.04m
7:00PM0.18m
7:30AM0.04m
7:26PM0.17m
7:55AM0.04m
7:53PM0.17m
8:19AM0.06m
8:22PM0.17m
8:44AM0.08m
8:54PM0.18m
rain showers
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clear
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clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:52
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5:58
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 mm
2
1
1
Temp °C
22
24
23
23
24
24
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24
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Feels °C
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26
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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.

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