Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,855 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about La Caffrine in feet and inches.
The water is a touch warmer than normal, around 77°F, so you'll be comfortable in a shorty or springsuit.
The real action starts on Wednesday, 29 July. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-on breeze and 7ft SSW swell, with strong energy. But the true standout is Wednesday afternoon. The wind goes glassy, the swell drops to 7ft, but the energy is still pumping. For a spot that's fairly consistent and exposed, this is the session to aim for. The water will be dead flat clean, perfect for experienced surfers.
Thursday, 30 July, is similar. The morning is a bit bumpy with 5ft, but the afternoon brings glassy conditions again with a 6ft SSW swell and a long 16-second period. That long period means real power and shape, and the offshore wind makes paddling out a breeze.
Friday, 31 July, is another beauty. The morning is glassy with 6ft SSW swell, and the afternoon has zero wind, full glass, and 6ft on a 15-second period. This is the kind of run you dream about.
Saturday, 1 August, keeps it going. Glassy morning with 7ft SSW swell. The afternoon turns a bit cross-shore, but the morning is the pick.
Sunday, 2 August, the quality drops. The morning is cross-on with 5ft, and the afternoon has a cross-shore breeze at 9 mph. Still surfable.
From Monday, 3 August, the swell fades. We're looking at 4ft and smaller, with cross-shore winds and energy dropping off. By Tuesday, 4 August, it's barely 3ft with onshore wind. A real lull.
It stays small and marginal through Wednesday and Thursday, 5-6 August, with 4ft or less. The wind turns cross-offshore on Thursday, so it's clean, but there's not enough wave.
Now, look at Saturday, 8 August. The morning goes glassy with a 3ft SSW swell but a very long 18-second period. That's a groundswell, perfect for a point or reef. The afternoon is clean with 4ft. This is a promising window, but it's over a week away.
Sunday, 9 August, also looks good with glassy morning conditions and 5ft SW swell. Clean, clean, clean.
After that, the wind goes onshore from Monday, 10 August, and the swell is mixed but marginal. The best of the second week is definitely Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August.
For the absolute best: Wednesday afternoon, 29 July, and Friday morning, 31 July. Glassy, solid 7ft SSW swell, strong energy, and a spot that's fairly consistent. That's the one.
Catch you in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1906 | 1411 | 1151 | 722 | 1765 | 1699 | 1531 | 1592 | 1142 | 1739 | 1525 | 1351 | 874 | 1322 | 752 | 589 | 404 | 290 | 196 | 148 | 193 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:30PM0.52m | 3:28AM0.49m | 4:05PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:11AM0.11m | 9:32PM0.19m | 9:40AM0.15m | 10:18PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 1906 | 1411 | 1151 | 722 | 1765 | 1699 | 1531 | 1592 | 1142 | 1739 | 1525 | 1351 | 874 | 1322 | 752 | 589 | 404 | 290 | 196 | 148 | 96 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SW 17 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | S 19 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 46 | 44 | 42 | 679 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 35 | 522 | 20 | 20 | 124 | 451 | 38 | 460 | 137 | 173 | 81 | 88 | 92 | 193 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 12 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 22 | SE 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 96 | 90 | 62 | 54 | 96 | 90 | 85 | 94 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 28 | 82 | 54 | 386 | 257 | 157 | 126 | 119 | 104 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | NNW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 170 | 288 | 289 | — | — | 924 | — | — | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
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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).
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