
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,527 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 22s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 2.3m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 22s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Straight up, the only show in town for the next 16 days is La Caffrine. It’s a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, nestled in a south-west facing pocket. The water is sitting at a balmy 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that extra bit of comfort.
We start off on Friday morning, August 7th, with a solid 8ft swell pushing in from the ESE. The period is a short 9 seconds, so it’s a bit of a jumbled, wind-swell feel, but man, the wind is glassy. That’s a huge plus. The combined energy is pumping at 1188 (moderate wave energy), making for some excellent, punchy conditions for experienced surfers.
By Friday afternoon, the swell drops right off to a tiny 2ft, but the energy is still there at 571. The wind switches to a cross-offshore breeze, keeping things tidy. Expect very good, clean conditions on those small waves.
Saturday, August 8th is a ripper. Morning brings a clean 4ft swell from the SSW with a long, juicy 18-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1694 (moderate to strong). Saturday afternoon holds steady at 5ft, still from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds and the same clean cross-off wind. This is where the groundswell magic starts to show – better shaped waves with more energy between sets.
Sunday, August 9th is glassy. Glassy. We’re talking 4ft from the SW, 15-second period, and the wind is dead calm. The conditions are going to be pristine. The energy is at 1244, so there’s plenty of push. This is a proper morning session.
Monday, August 10th starts glassy again with 4ft from the SW. The period drops to 14 seconds, but the energy is still 816. Monday afternoon sees a bump up to 5ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the energy jumps to 1245. This is looking like a solid, clean day.
Tuesday, August 11th kicks off with a flat calm, glassy morning – 4ft, 14-second SW swell. The energy is 903. The afternoon turns a bit messy with a cross-onshore wind, so the morning is the clear winner.
Wednesday, August 12th is a write-off for paddle surfing. The wind is onshore and cross-onshore, making for marginal conditions. The swell is there, but the quality is gone.
Thursday, August 13th is a redemption. Both morning and afternoon are glassy, with 6ft and 7ft from the SW. The period is 13 and 12 seconds, and the energy is 1110 and 1276. This is excellent, clean, and powerful. A standout day.
Friday, August 14th sees the swell go up to 7ft in the morning, but the wind is cross-onshore, creating wind ripples. The energy is massive at 1792, but it’s a bit ugly. This one is for the experts only, and honestly, the wind looks more interesting for a kite session.
Then we hit the real gold. Sunday, August 16th is the highlight of the whole outlook. The morning delivers 8ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and a glorious cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is a whopping 3549 (strong wave energy). The afternoon is even better for the calm: 8ft, 16-second period, and dead flat glass. The energy is 3048. That is a serious, powerful groundswell with perfect conditions. If you can handle the size, this is the one.
After that, the surf settles down. Monday, August 17th to Wednesday, August 19th has some clean moments, but the swell backs off to 4ft to 5ft, and the wind becomes a bit mixed. The energy drops from 1715 to 464. It’s still surfable, but nothing like the peak.
From Thursday, August 20th through to Saturday, August 22nd, the swell direction shifts to the SSE, the period drops to 9-10 seconds, and the wind stays cross-onshore. The energy is weak, between 390 and 655. This is marginal stuff. The final days on Saturday the 22nd tidy up with glassy conditions on 3ft waves, but it’s a far cry from that Sunday peak.
The Standout: Without a doubt, Sunday, August 16th. The combination of an 8ft SSW groundswell (16-second period), glassy to cross-offshore wind, and massive combined energy (3048-3549) makes for a proper, powerful, clean day. It’s for experts only at that size, but it’s the best on offer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ESE 9 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
773 | 265 | 790 | 954 | 940 | 724 | 757 | 736 | 647 | 736 | 1109 | 962 | 746 | 746 | 767 | 802 | 579 | 553 | 1037 | 1150 | 836 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 8:01PM0.42m | 10:41AM0.39m | 9:49PM0.45m | 11:33AM0.45m | 10:52PM0.50m | 12:13PM0.50m | 11:40PM0.55m | 12:49PM0.53m | 00:21AM0.59m | 1:22PM0.56m | 00:58AM0.61m | 1:53PM0.56m | 1:33AM0.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:34PM0.29m | 3:40AM0.16m | 3:52PM0.28m | 4:46AM0.10m | 4:58PM0.23m | 5:33AM0.03m | 5:44PM0.20m | 6:15AM-0.01m | 6:23PM0.17m | 6:52AM-0.03m | 6:59PM0.15m | 7:27AM-0.02m | 7:33PM0.14m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
89 | 90 | 790 | 954 | 940 | 724 | 757 | 736 | 647 | 736 | 1109 | 962 | 746 | 746 | 767 | 802 | 579 | 553 | 1037 | 1150 | 836 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | SW 14 |
216 | 216 | 47 | 86 | 82 | 55 | 60 | 19 | 52 | 64 | 120 | 120 | 157 | 125 | 96 | 69 | 104 | 94 | 73 | 99 | 469 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 22 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | ESE 11 |
110 | 265 | 181 | 112 | 30 | 18 | 19 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 64 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | E 11 | — |
773 | 726 | 540 | 542 | 530 | 413 | 408 | 84 | 448 | 783 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 764 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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.
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.











