Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,309 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for La Caffrine.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are looking up. The water is unusually warm right now, sitting at 77°, which is over 4° warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that difference, no doubt.
First up, Wednesday the 26th of August. It’s a bit of a wait, but that afternoon is the place to be. We’re looking at a 4ft SSW swell, but the real magic is the period – a massive 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it will be holding a lot of energy (1701). The wind goes glassy, so it’ll be smooth as silk. This is the standout session for the week. Keep in mind, with a period that long, it might be a bit straight at the beach, but for a spot like this, it’ll be clean.
Thursday the 27th sees a big jump in size. The swell hits 10ft on the morning and 12ft in the afternoon from the SSW (17 seconds). That’s a lot of power (5721 and 6364). The problem is, it’s too big for this break. The wind is cross-on, so it’s not going to be pretty. This is for the experts only, and even then, it’s a messy proposition.
Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are just massive. 13ft to 15ft of SSW swell. The wind is cross-off, which is clean, but the energy readings are through the roof (9139 to 11141). This is too big for La Caffrine. It’s a write-off for paddle surfing. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
We get a bit of a reprieve on Sunday the 30th. The swell drops to 8ft on the morning from the S with a 14-second period (3531). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. Then in the afternoon it gets glassy with a 7ft SSW swell. This is a solid day for the intermediate to experienced crew.
Monday the 31st throws a curveball. The swell shifts to the ESE at 8ft, but the period drops to 9 seconds. That’s short-period wind swell, and the energy is weaker (1569). The morning is glassy, so it’s surfable, but it’s not the same quality as the groundswell we had.
After that, we hit a massive gap. From the 1st of September right through to the 3rd of September, the swell is tiny – under 3ft. The energy is weak (248 down to 156). It’s a flat spell. Nothing to ride.
Then on the 4th of September, things start to wake up again. The Friday afternoon is a standout later in the run. We get a 6ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period (2061) and glassy conditions. That’s a beautiful, clean wave. It’s the best of the second week.
The 5th of September holds up with a 7ft SW swell, but the period drops to 15 seconds. The morning has cross-shore wind, but the afternoon goes clean with a 6ft swell. It’s a good day.
Sunday the 6th of September is a write-off. A 25 mph SSE wind smashes the 8ft swell, making it a total mess. The energy is high (3307) but the wind is a killer.
We get another big pulse on the 7th and 8th of September. The 7th afternoon sees a 13ft S swell with a 17-second period and a massive energy reading of 16848. The 8th of September has a 16ft SSW swell (15908). This is again too big for the break. It’s clean with cross-off wind, but it’s a charge only for the pros.
The 9th of September gives us a final goodbye. A 10ft SSW swell in the morning drops to 8ft in the afternoon. It’s clean, but it’s still a bit big for the average surfer.
The main takeaway? Wednesday the 26th of August afternoon is your best bet for a clean, long-period glassy session. If you’re patient, Friday the 4th of September afternoon is also a cracker. Don’t bother with the huge days at the end of August – it’s too much for this break.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
980 | 785 | 685 | 975 | 3139 | 5663 | 6290 | 9301 | 8527 | 11141 | 9188 | 6335 | 5241 | 3619 | 2733 | 1422 | 1349 | 819 | 951 | 242 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:44PM0.52m | 12:36PM0.50m | 00:09AM0.56m | 12:54PM0.53m | 00:36AM0.58m | 1:14PM0.56m | 1:03AM0.60m | 1:36PM0.58m | 1:32AM0.59m | 2:00PM0.58m | 2:02AM0.57m | 2:25PM0.57m | 2:35AM0.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:51PM0.20m | 6:14AM0.05m | 6:15PM0.17m | 6:37AM0.04m | 6:40PM0.15m | 7:01AM0.03m | 7:06PM0.13m | 7:24AM0.03m | 7:33PM0.11m | 7:49AM0.05m | 8:02PM0.11m | 8:14AM0.08m | 8:34PM0.11m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
980 | 785 | 685 | 534 | 3139 | 5663 | 6290 | 9301 | 8527 | 11141 | 9188 | 6335 | 5241 | 3619 | 2733 | 1422 | 1349 | 647 | 411 | 242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
19 | 221 | 160 | 975 | 550 | 58 | 37 | 19 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 92 | 153 | 93 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 21 | SSW 19 | S 11 | S 11 | E 8 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 |
— | 18 | 332 | 192 | 116 | 33 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — |
— | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 612 | 14 | 413 | 811 | 985 | 956 | 798 | 260 | 758 | 819 | 951 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
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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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