La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.8°C
1.9° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 11,620 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 13s. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for this stretch.

We've got a solid run of groundswell on the way for La Caffrine, but it's not for the faint-hearted. The water is sitting at a balmy 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The first decent action kicks off on Saturday the 22nd. It's a bit of a tester, with 6ft of SW swell, a 13-second period, and light cross-shore wind. The energy's already pumping at 1345 (moderate to strong), but it's described as marginal, so don't expect perfection.

Then Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are where it gets really interesting. We're looking at 8ft of SW swell, swinging to SSW, with a 14 to 15-second period. The wind is glassy – completely off the chart. The energy readings are massive: 2590, 2290, 2810 and 2227 (strong to very strong wave energy). This is groundswell with real grunt, and with that long period, it's going to be powerful and clean. But, and this is a big but, at 8ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The long period also means it might be a bit too straight for some beach breaks, but at an exposed spot like this, the power will be there. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th still hold plenty of clean swell, dropping from 6ft to 4ft, with that glassy wind holding in.

Now, if that 8ft didn't get your attention, take a look at what happens later. Thursday the 27th of August through to Saturday the 29th sees a monster pulse. We're talking 10ft to 15ft of SSW groundswell, with periods of 16 to 18 seconds. The energy readings are off the scale: 5044, 5480, 10117, 11450, 7298, 6423 (very strong). The wind is cross-off and clean for most of it, but the files are clear: this is too big for this break. You'd need to be a madman or a tow-in expert. Kite surfers, this is your window.

After that big blowout, things settle down. Sunday the 30th offers a more manageable 8ft of S swell with clean cross-off winds, which is a great window for the confident surfer. The energy is still solid at 3782. After that, the surf really drops off. From the 31st of August, we're into much smaller, onshore and messy conditions for nearly a week, with tiny 2ft to 5ft swells and poor winds. The energy falls right off to below 1000, and by the 1st and 2nd of September, it's barely a ripple. There is a glimmer of hope on the 3rd of September with a clean 4ft SW swell (energy 556), but it’s not a standout.

So, the standout? It’s got to be the run from Sunday the 23rd through Monday the 24th of August. That’s your best shot: solid 8ft SSW groundswell, glassy conditions, and a strong, reliable energy. It’s a clean, powerful, classic setup for the experienced crew. Keep the big wave board handy for the 27th and 28th if you're a nutter.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Fri morning).

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SSW
16
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.7
SW
11
1.2
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
16
3
SSW
18
3
SSW
17
4
SSW
18
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1099
1650
2590
2290
1722
2598
2227
1449
983
885
846
726
835
2535
4987
5406
9300
10008
11450
9567
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
0
SE
5
WSW
5
W
0
SSE
0
WSW
0
SSE
5
SSE
5
W
5
WNW
5
S
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
SSE
10
SSW
20
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
Wind State
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:24PM0.37m
12:07PM0.39m
10:54PM0.42m
12:11PM0.43m
11:20PM0.47m
12:21PM0.46m
11:44PM0.52m
12:36PM0.50m
00:09AM0.56m
12:54PM0.53m
00:36AM0.58m
1:14PM0.56m
1:03AM0.60m
Low Tide
4:53PM0.31m
5:06AM0.16m
5:08PM0.27m
5:28AM0.12m
5:28PM0.23m
5:51AM0.08m
5:51PM0.20m
6:14AM0.05m
6:15PM0.17m
6:37AM0.04m
6:40PM0.15m
7:01AM0.03m
7:06PM0.13m
clear
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6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:06
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
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Temp °C
23
22
23
22
22
22
22
22
23
22
22
23
23
22
23
23
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21
21
21
Feels °C
25
24
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24
24
24
23
24
23
24
24
25
24
22
22
22
16
17
18
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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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