Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 24 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, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 10,210 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Caffrine in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ right here. The whole window’s really all about one spot, La Caffrine, and that name is all you need to remember for this stretch. The water’s sittin’ at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a little extra juice in the ocean.
We start off Monday the 24th with some proper grunt. A solid 8 ft swell out of the SSW, and the wind’s dead glass in the morning – just about as clean as it gets. This is an exposed break, so it’s gonna be throwing up some serious lines. The combined energy is strong at 2846, so there’s plenty of push. That’s a big wave for a beginner though, this one’s for the lads who know what they’re doin’. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze, still holding 8 ft. This is the best on offer – a standout session for experienced surfers.
Tuesday the 25th drops a notch. The swell backs off to 6 ft, but the wind swings onshore from the WNW, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. Combined energy is moderate at 1204. Not a write-off, but nothin’ to write home about.
Wednesday the 26th shows a bit of life early. Glassy morning with 6 ft from the SW, energy at 1231. Clean, but the afternoon gets messy with a cross-on breeze and a weird 18-second period – real long lines that might not love the beach setup here.
Thursday the 27th, the swell jumps big. 10 ft SSW, 17-second period, and the combined energy is thumping at 5804. But honestly, that’s too much for this break – it’s gonna be a washing machine. Only for the brave or the stupid. Friday and Saturday stay in that 12 ft to 13 ft range with strong winds, but cross-off winds keep things clean. Still, that’s expert-only territory.
Sunday the 30th is where it starts to settle back into something more manageable. 8 ft from the S, clean cross-off winds, energy at 3457 – still big but getting there. By Monday the 31st, the swell direction swings to the ESE with a short 9-second period, so the shape might be a bit lumpy, but the morning’s glassy.
After that, the window goes quiet. From the 1st of September, the swell drops right off – we’re talkin’ 3 ft, weak energy (343), and barely a ripple most days. There’s a gap of several days with no real action through the first week of September. A few tiny pulses show up around the 5th and 6th – like 4 ft on the 5th with a crazy 20-second period (that’s a very long period groundswell, better on a point or reef but not so hot for a beach break), and then another big 10 ft pulse on the 6th and 7th that’s again too big for comfort.
So to wrap it up: the standout is Monday the 24th of August, morning session at La Caffrine. Glassy, 8 ft SSW, strong energy. Best bet for a clean, powerful surf. The next solid window might be Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st, but it’s not as clean. After that, it’s a long quiet spell. Keep your eyes peeled, but this is your call.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
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2634 | 2311 | 1449 | 1083 | 900 | 785 | 739 | 845 | 3139 | 5663 | 5893 | 8988 | 8986 | 7429 | 9339 | 6653 | 5270 | 3709 | 3004 | 2348 | 1629 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 12:11PM0.43m | 11:20PM0.47m | 12:21PM0.46m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:28PM0.23m | 5:51AM0.08m | 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 | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
2634 | 2311 | 1449 | 1083 | 900 | 785 | 739 | 534 | 3139 | 5663 | 5893 | 8988 | 8986 | 7429 | 9339 | 6653 | 5270 | 3709 | 3004 | 2348 | 1629 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | ENE 8 | S 17 | S 16 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
212 | 19 | 138 | 121 | 19 | 221 | 160 | 845 | 437 | 58 | 37 | 19 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | SW 21 | SSW 19 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 18 | 21 | — | 18 | 332 | 192 | 116 | 83 | 57 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | 55 | 42 | 44 | — | — | — | 200 | 345 | 1256 | 1332 | 1132 | 979 | 1109 | 935 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 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.
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