
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,088 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 2.2m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for us.
The water’s sitting at 77°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.
Monday morning, August 3rd, is the go. We’ve got a clean 4ft SW swell, and the wind is glassy. That’s a beautiful start to the week. The wave energy is pumping with a reading of 1333, and the 14-second period means those waves have some real grunt. It’s a bit too much for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s excellent. The wind stays light out of the W at 3 mph, keeping things clean.
The afternoon of the 3rd will see the swell drop a touch to 4ft, and the wind swings to a light cross-on. It’s still surfable, but not as good as the morning.
The next few days are on the smaller side. Tuesday, August 4th, is a knee-high affair, though Tuesday afternoon cleans up with glassy conditions on a 2ft S swell. Wednesday is similar, with a longer-period 3ft SSW swell, but light cross-on winds keep it from being a standout.
Now, hold on to your board. Friday, August 7th, is a real curveball. The morning brings a solid 7ft swell from the ESE, with a short 9-second period and clean cross-off winds. The energy is massive at 1124 – that’s serious power. But that short period means it’s going to be a bit dumpy and walled up, so this is one for the experts only. The afternoon switches to a glassy 2ft SSW swell, but that’s a completely different vibe.
The weekend of August 8th and 9th is a mixed bag. Saturday morning has a good 4ft SSW swell with a long 18-second period and clean cross-off winds. That’s a proper groundswell and the energy is a strong 1218. That 18-second period will make for some beautiful, long lines, but it’ll be hard to paddle out at the beach breaks. Saturday afternoon holds up with a 5ft SW swell, but the wind picks up a bit. Sunday is a little smaller and more wind-affected.
The middle of the week sees a steady pulse of 5ft to 5ft SW swell. Wednesday morning, August 12th, is the pick of this bunch: a clean 5ft SW swell with cross-off winds and energy of 1063. It’s a solid, everyday fun wave.
Then we get to the big stuff. The following Friday, August 14th, we’ve got a 7ft SE swell with a 11-second period and an energy reading of 2569. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but 7ft is pushing into expert territory, especially with that much energy.
The real standout, and I mean the one to circle on your calendar, is Sunday, August 16th and Monday, August 17th. Sunday morning the 16th brings a 7ft SW swell with an 18-second period and an energy reading of 3093. The wind is a gentle cross-off. That’s a massive, long-period groundswell. For the point and reef breaks, this is going to be epic. The waves will have unreal shape and power.
But the absolute best of the best is Monday morning, August 17th. We’re looking at a 8ft SW swell, 16-second period, and an energy reading of 2931. And the wind? Dead flat. Glassy. Zero. That’s a rare combination. It’s going to be a dream session for the experts, but it’s a no-go zone for beginners. Tuesday morning, August 18th, is also looking incredible with a 8ft SW swell, 15-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is a staggering 3445. That’s big, powerful, and clean.
Overall, there’s a lot of waiting in the early part of the week, but the payoff from the second weekend onward is huge. The 18th of August is the best on offer – a true standout for the experts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 15 | SW 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ESE 9 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 9 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
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696 | 444 | 246 | 171 | 166 | 171 | 287 | 382 | 845 | 261 | 299 | 241 | 724 | 419 | 942 | 1033 | 1057 | 733 | 844 | 598 | 813 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:30PM0.52m | 3:28AM0.49m | 4:05PM0.50m | 4:13AM0.43m | 4:49PM0.47m | 5:26AM0.37m | 5:58PM0.44m | 8:24AM0.34m | 8:01PM0.42m | 10:41AM0.39m | 9:49PM0.45m | 11:33AM0.45m | 10:52PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM0.19m | 9:40AM0.15m | 10:18PM0.20m | 10:16AM0.20m | 11:29PM0.22m | 11:10AM0.25m | 1:39AM0.22m | 1:34PM0.29m | 3:40AM0.16m | 3:52PM0.28m | 4:46AM0.10m | 4:58PM0.23m | |||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
696 | 444 | 246 | 161 | 95 | 110 | 287 | 382 | 384 | 261 | 299 | 84 | 112 | 216 | 942 | 1033 | 1057 | 733 | 844 | 598 | 813 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 22 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SW 18 | SW 13 |
145 | 118 | 74 | 81 | 166 | 144 | 97 | 101 | 138 | 64 | 74 | 241 | 216 | 419 | 129 | 73 | 63 | 59 | 58 | 255 | 242 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 6 |
492 | 257 | 209 | 171 | 93 | 171 | 69 | 60 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 89 | 72 | 41 | 190 | 112 | 21 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 9 | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | SE 7 | — |
— | — | 540 | — | 690 | 796 | 683 | 655 | 845 | — | 484 | 632 | 724 | 85 | 742 | 601 | 542 | — | 371 | 64 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
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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).
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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