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, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m going to be straight with you – this is a weird one. The swell is a big fella for a lot of this run, but for a beginner-friendly spot like La Caffrine, it’s gonna be a case of picking your moments. The water is sitting at 77° right now, which is a solid 4° warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be feeling like you’re surfing in a bath.
The first worthwhile surf shows up on the morning of Tuesday the 25th. Swell is 6ft from the SSW, period at 13 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 1204. It’s a bit of a so-so start – the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not totally clean. The afternoon stays similar, but the energy drops a bit to 980.
Wednesday the 26th morning is still cross-onshore with 5ft SSW swell, but then Wednesday afternoon is where it gets interesting. The wind goes glassy, and the swell drops to 4ft but from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy jumps to 1701. For a beginner spot, this is your best window – clean, glassy, and good shape. Just be aware that a period that long can make the waves a bit walled-up at a beach break, but for La Caffrine it’s worth a look.
Then things get rowdy. Thursday the 27th sees the swell pumping up to 10ft in the morning, 12ft in the afternoon, both from the SSW with 17-second periods. The energy is strong (5721 and 6364), but this is too big for the break. It’s only for experts. The wind is cross-shore or light cross-onshore, so not the cleanest either.
Friday the 28th is even bigger – 13ft to 16ft, energy up to 9232 and 11751. The wind is a fresh cross-offshore, which is clean, but again, this is massive. Saturday the 29th is still 12ft to 13ft, clean cross-off, but still too big.
Sunday the 30th morning is the first real drop – 8ft from the S, 14-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and moderate energy at 3550. This is getting into the range for experienced surfers, but La Caffrine is a beginner spot, so it’s still a bit much. The afternoon drops to 7ft but the wind turns cross-onshore, so it’s messy.
Monday the 31st morning has a glassy 5ft SW swell, but the energy is weak at 640. It’s a promising little window if you’re keen, but it’s not going to be pumping.
After that, from Tuesday the 1st of September onward, the swell fades out hard. The 1st has 3ft, then 2ft in the afternoon. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are tiny – 2ft to 2ft, with poor conditions. This is a real dead period. Friday the 4th afternoon has a weird spike – 3ft but from the SW with a 21-second period, energy at 892, glassy conditions. That’s a very long period, so it’s a novelty, but the size is tiny.
Saturday the 5th morning sees a bump back up to 7ft from the SSW, but it’s cross-onshore and messy. Saturday afternoon drops to 6ft with glassy conditions – that’s a decent pick for experienced surfers. Sunday the 6th morning is 5ft and glassy, but the energy is only 934.
Then we get into another big pulse from Monday the 7th onward. Monday afternoon has 8ft, 18-second period, and energy at 3996 – clean cross-offshore. That’s a good one for strong surfers. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are again huge – 10ft to 18ft, with energy up to 19624. That’s all too big for La Caffrine, even with clean cross-off wind.
So, the standout? Hands down, Wednesday the 26th afternoon. That glassy, 4ft, 18-second SSW groundswell at La Caffrine is the cleanest, most user-friendly wave in the whole run. The water is warm, the wind is zero, and the period is giving you proper energy. Get on it.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | 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 | S 12 | ESE 9 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1083 | 980 | 785 | 685 | 975 | 3139 | 5663 | 6290 | 9507 | 8527 | 11751 | 9188 | 6251 | 5099 | 3619 | 2733 | 1512 | 1329 | 565 | 724 | 195 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | 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 |
1083 | 980 | 785 | 685 | 534 | 3139 | 5663 | 6290 | 9507 | 8527 | 11751 | 9188 | 6251 | 5099 | 3619 | 2733 | 1512 | 1329 | 565 | 480 | 195 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 |
121 | 19 | 221 | 160 | 975 | 550 | 58 | 37 | 19 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 64 | 96 | 107 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | — | SW 21 | SSW 19 | S 11 | S 11 | E 8 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 |
21 | — | 18 | 332 | 192 | 116 | 33 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | ENE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 9 | — |
— | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 705 | 25 | 515 | 740 | 1070 | 919 | 817 | 214 | 678 | — | 724 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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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