La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.9° C
1.9° 

La Caffrine surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Caffrine surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,087 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 7AM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 16th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 16th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down. This is Rusty, looking at the stretch ahead for La Caffrine.

We’ve got some solid surf coming through, and a couple of days you’ll want to mark on the calendar. The water’s feeling a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting about 77°, so you won’t need a thick suit.

The action gets going on the morning of Sunday, August 9th. A clean 4ft swell out of the southwest, with a 15-second period, giving it some proper legs. The combined swell energy is reading 1339 (moderate), and the conditions are glassy. The wind is a light offshore from the WSW. This is excellent for experienced surfers.

Sunday afternoon holds the same clean quality, so that’s a solid double-session day.

Monday and Tuesday are a step down. Monday morning gets a cross-on wind, energy drops to 878, making it more of a pick-and-choose session. Tuesday morning glass off again, but the energy is low at 883. Fun, but nothing special.

Now, Friday morning, August 14th, is a standout. The swell bumps to 6ft from the southwest, 13-second period, and the energy jumps to 1618. The wind is glassy out of the WSW. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays solid but gets a little cross-on.

Saturday the 15th keeps the energy high. Morning shows 5ft from the SSW, and the afternoon hits 6ft. The combined energy in the afternoon is 4364, strong, but the wind is cross-on. It’s still worth a paddle.

Sunday the 16th brings the biggest swell of the reliable period. Morning sees 10ft and afternoon 8ft, both from the SSW with a 16-second period. The morning is too big for this break, but that afternoon with clean, cross-off wind from the ESE? That’s excellent for experienced surfers. Not for the faint of heart.

After that, it settles. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th offer clean, glassy waves around 4ft. The 19th drops to 3ft and glassy, a nice quiet session for the longboard or learner.

The final week fades. By the 20th and 21st we’re looking at small, weak swell. The 22nd has a glassy morning at 2ft, but the Saturday afternoon sees a long-period 2ft SSW swell with 18-second intervals and an energy of 509. That one will have some hidden power.

Then Sunday the 23rd forecasts a massive 16ft SSW swell with energy of 12237, but it’s too big for La Caffrine. Just a spectacle.

For my money, as Rusty, lock in Sunday morning the 9th and Friday morning the 14th for clean, solid surf. And if you’re experienced, don’t miss that Sunday afternoon on the 16th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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2
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2
3
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4
3
4
3
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7
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
21
1.2
SW
20
1.6
SSW
19
1.9
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
757
736
647
746
1096
962
746
685
777
802
588
545
451
423
403
1230
1116
1081
1919
2476
3987
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
SW
0
SSW
5
SSW
10
WNW
5
E
5
WSW
10
NW
0
NW
5
NW
5
S
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
5
WNW
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
ESE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
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
2:20PM0.56m
2:05AM0.58m
2:44PM0.54m
2:34AM0.54m
Low Tide
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
7:58AM0.01m
8:05PM0.14m
8:27AM0.05m
8:37PM0.15m
clear
rain showers
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rain showers
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6:46
6:45
6:45
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:41
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6:01
6:02
6:02
6:02
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6:04
6:04
 mm
2
1
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Temp °C
23
23
23
23
24
23
24
23
23
23
23
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24
24
23
Feels °C
24
25
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26
24
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26
22
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24
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24
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25
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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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