Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 26 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 11,372 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s 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 (Aug 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 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 2.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| 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 stuck into the outlook for La Caffrine.
We’re looking at a solid run of south-west swell energy heading our way, but the big story is that for the first few days, the waves are going to be too beefy for most. The water is sitting at 77°F, which is over two degrees warmer than usual for this time of year, so definitely a pleasant surprise if you’re paddling out.
The first real standout kicks off Wednesday afternoon on the 26th of August. The swell is 4 feet from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is moderate (1571). This is classic groundswell – long lines, plenty of energy, but with those long gaps between sets. It’s an excellent window for experienced surfers, especially at a point or reef setup. The swell direction is right on the money for La Caffrine’s optimum.
Thursday morning the 27th sees the swell jump to 10 feet from the SSW (17-second period, combined energy 5721 – strong). That’s expert territory. The wind is light and cross, so it’s clean, but this is too big for the average punter. The same goes for the rest of the week through to Saturday the 29th, with swells holding around 12 to 15 feet and strong energy readings (6954 to 11309). The wind stays cross-off and clean, but these waves are only for the seasoned crew.
We get a bit of a breather on Sunday morning the 30th of August. The swell drops to 8 feet from the south (14-second period, 3780 energy), and it’s glassy. Still a solid wave, but now it’s more accessible for strong intermediates who are comfortable in overhead conditions. The wind stays glassy into the afternoon, so that’s your best bet for a clean, powerful session.
After that, the week of the 31st of August through to the 3rd of September drops right off. Swell sizes fall below 3 feet, energy is weak (under 250), and the conditions are pretty ordinary. There’s a glassy morning on the 1st of September with 3 feet, but it’s not going to get your heart racing. We’re looking at a few days of flatness.
Things start to rebuild from Saturday the 5th of September. The morning sees 6 feet from the SW (14 seconds, 1105 energy) with clean cross-off winds. It’s a marginal call, but the energy is coming back. Sunday the 6th of September is the pick of the second week: 6 to 7 feet from the SSW (14 seconds, 1819 to 2072 energy) with glassy conditions. That’s a beautiful window for a solid session, especially for experienced surfers.
The swell then goes on another rampage from the 8th of September, with waves over 15 feet and extreme energy (16109). That’s huge, and only for the brave. The 10th of September offers a final glassy window with 4 to 5 feet SSW swell (14 seconds, 1229 energy) – a nice clean end to the outlook.
Overall, the best on offer is Wednesday afternoon the 26th of August for that long-period groundswell and glassy conditions, and Sunday the 6th of September for the clean combo of solid size and no wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
975 | 3139 | 5663 | 5963 | 9617 | 9013 | 11309 | 10003 | 6661 | 5534 | 3859 | 2898 | 2182 | 1487 | 589 | 844 | 262 | 189 | 112 | 95 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 2:52PM0.55m | 3:11AM0.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:39AM0.12m | 9:09PM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
534 | 3139 | 5663 | 5963 | 9617 | 9013 | 11309 | 10003 | 6661 | 5534 | 3859 | 2898 | 2182 | 1487 | 589 | 488 | 262 | 189 | 95 | 95 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 11 | S 10 |
975 | 550 | 58 | 37 | 19 | 39 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 931 | 136 | 120 | 135 | 97 | 112 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | E 8 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SW 14 |
192 | 116 | 31 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | S 8 | — | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | E 10 | — |
40 | 44 | — | — | — | 663 | — | 396 | 849 | 970 | 941 | 882 | 913 | 906 | 955 | 844 | — | — | 809 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 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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