Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,017 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 3.0m and 9s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up at La Caffrine for the next couple of weeks.
The first big push of swell carries a heap of power, but the wind isn't perfect for every session. The clear winner is the morning of Thursday, September 17th, with a clean 7ft swell from the S, a 13-second period, and dead calm air. It's a glassy, powerful wave with combined energy of 1553 (moderate wave energy). This is a bigger swell, so it's for the experienced surfers, but the conditions will be spotless.
The other standout is the morning of Tuesday, September 22nd. We've got a solid 8ft of SW groundswell with a 17-second period, combined energy of 3408 (strong wave energy), and it's glassy with a slight air. That long-period groundswell will line up nicely, and with the offshore wind, it'll be a ripping session.
Let's run through the rest. Thursday, September 10th, starts clean with a 7ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross-offshore. The combined energy is a massive 4265 (strong to very strong wave energy), but it's a bit hefty for a beginner spot. The afternoon stays clean with 6ft of SSE swell.
Friday, September 11th, is mixed. The morning is crossed-up with a 7ft ESE swell and marginal conditions. The afternoon glassed off, dropping to a clean 4ft SSE swell, which is a nice, manageable size.
Saturday, September 12th, has the morning blown out by onshore wind, but the afternoon turns glassy. The 5ft SSW swell with a 14-second period and combined energy of 958 (weak wave energy) will be a fun, clean wave.
Sunday, September 13th, sees a long-period 17-second SSW swell but with cross-shore wind, making it a bit messy. The combined energy is 2115 (moderate wave energy), so there's plenty of push, but the wind is a letdown.
Monday, September 14th, and Tuesday, September 15th, are a bit of a snooze. The wind is moderate to fresh, and the swell is dropping. Not much to write home about.
Wednesday, September 16th, brings a 10ft SSW swell, but the forecast says it's too big for the break. The combined energy is 4068 (strong to very strong wave energy). You'd need a big-wave board and a lot of bottle. The afternoon is the same story.
Thursday, September 17th – that's our morning standout. The afternoon gets a bit of cross-onshore wind, so it's not as good.
Friday, September 18th, looks clean again. The morning has a glassy 4ft SW swell with a 20-second period – that's a very long-period groundswell. Combined energy is 1967 (moderate). The afternoon is just as clean with 4ft of SW swell.
Saturday, September 19th, and Sunday, September 20th, are both glassy and clean. The swell holds around 5ft to 5ft from the SW. It's a consistent, clean run of fun waves.
Monday, September 21st, is another glassy day with 5ft SSW swell, combined energy of 1073 (moderate wave energy). Nice.
Then Tuesday, September 22nd – our second standout – is glassy again with 8ft SW groundswell. The morning is the pick.
Wednesday, September 23rd, sees the swell jump to 12ft, which is again too big for the break. Combined energy is 4861 (strong to very strong wave energy). It's a giant, but not for the average surfer.
The forecast runs out of steam from Thursday, September 24th, onwards, with cross-shore wind and dropping swell.
So, if you're planning, lock in the morning of Thursday, September 17th, and the morning of Tuesday, September 22nd. Those are the cleanest, most powerful waves on offer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4954 | 1667 | 1255 | 963 | 627 | 438 | 803 | 980 | 815 | 913 | 1729 | 2285 | 1604 | 1093 | 796 | 570 | 1415 | 2204 | 5017 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:09AM0.59m | 12:53PM0.58m | 00:42AM0.61m | 1:16PM0.59m | 1:12AM0.60m | 1:36PM0.58m | 1:40AM0.57m | 1:54PM0.57m | 2:05AM0.53m | 2:09PM0.54m | 2:28AM0.48m | 2:23PM0.51m | 2:48AM0.42m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:29AM0.01m | 6:40PM0.12m | 6:58AM0.02m | 7:09PM0.10m | 7:24AM0.05m | 7:38PM0.10m | 7:48AM0.09m | 8:05PM0.10m | 8:08AM0.13m | 8:30PM0.12m | 8:23AM0.18m | 8:55PM0.14m | |||||||
 |  |  | | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 4954 | 1667 | 1079 | 887 | 560 | 438 | 422 | 980 | 815 | 613 | 1729 | 2285 | 1604 | 1093 | 796 | 442 | 485 | 882 | 5017 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | S 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | — |
| kJ | — | 1393 | 771 | 507 | 290 | 408 | 803 | 12 | 117 | 913 | 386 | 88 | 50 | 11 | 45 | 480 | 1415 | 2204 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 23 | SSE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | S 23 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 165 | 202 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 143 | 113 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 210 | 23 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 1183 | 1205 | 1255 | 963 | 627 | 540 | 484 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 570 | 696 | 829 | 311 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 1 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our La Caffrine surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest