Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,321 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks. We’ve got the one spot to focus on, so let’s get into it.
The action starts Sunday afternoon, July 26th, a bit slow. Waves are a modest 4ft from the SSW, with light, glassy wind. The water is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The energy is solid for the size, but conditions are only so-so. It’s a tease.
The real show is Monday, July 27th. That morning we see a clean 7ft SW swell with a bit of cross-on wind, but the afternoon is the one. The wind goes glassy, and the swell hits a legit 10ft from the SSW. That’s a powerful groundswell with a 16-second period, and the energy is massive. This is big-wave territory for experienced surfers only—anything over 8ft is for the experts. The sets will be long and lined up.
Tuesday, July 28th, keeps the stoke alive. Morning glass, 5ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and plenty of energy. Excellent conditions. The afternoon sees a bit more size at 8ft, still glassy, with a 17-second period. A true standout session.
The glassy conditions hold through the rest of the week and into the weekend, with swell staying in the 5ft to 7ft range from the SSW. It’s a long run of clean, surfable waves. The energy stays solid. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect some company.
We hit a quiet patch around Monday, August 3rd, and Tuesday, August 4th. Swell drops to 4ft and 3ft, winds get messy, and the energy falls off. A couple of quiet days.
Things pick up again on Wednesday, August 5th, with 6ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s only marginal. Rideable, but not prime.
The second week brings a big highlight. Sunday, August 9th, is a cracker. We’ve got a solid 7ft SW swell, with clean cross-offshore winds from the SE. The energy is pumping hard. This is another session for the experienced crew, with big, powerful waves and a 16-second period.
Monday, August 10th, carries that energy with 7ft SW swell, glassy in the morning and clean in the afternoon. A solid end to the run.
Best on offer: The standout is Monday afternoon, July 27th, with 10ft glassy SSW swell. For the second week, keep your eyes on Sunday, August 9th, for clean, powerful 7ft surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1216 | 4414 | 2328 | 4433 | 1311 | 1714 | 3185 | 2546 | 1823 | 1411 | 1151 | 722 | 1787 | 1799 | 1531 | 1511 | 1142 | 1279 | 1743 | 1604 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:31PM0.47m | 12:44PM0.43m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:37PM0.24m | 6:11AM0.08m | 6:06PM0.21m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 1216 | 4414 | 2126 | 4433 | 1311 | 1602 | 3185 | 2546 | 1823 | 1411 | 1151 | 722 | 1787 | 1799 | 1531 | 1511 | 1142 | 1279 | 1743 | 1604 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SE 9 | SW 16 | ESE 8 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SW 17 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 292 | 47 | 2328 | 28 | 966 | 1714 | 256 | 99 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 687 | 47 | 58 | 64 | 44 | 360 | 553 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 12 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 44 | — | 35 | — | 19 | 18 | 196 | 41 | 96 | 96 | 62 | 54 | 68 | 69 | 65 | 36 | 32 | 32 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 |
| kJ | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
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