La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.3°C
1.1° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,239 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with SSE 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) 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 1.9m 9s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 11th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for La Caffrine over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the horizon, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag to start. The water is sitting at a warm 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that difference.

The first standout comes on Thursday afternoon, the 10th of September. We’re looking at a clean 7ft swell from the SSE, with a cross-offshore breeze from the SE at 9 mph. The wave energy is strong at 3303, and that swell is a long-period groundswell, so expect some proper shape. It’s a bit sizeable for beginners though, over 5ft.

Friday the 11th serves up a real treat in the afternoon. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the east at 3 mph, and we’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the ESE. This is the kind of glassy surface that makes you want to drop everything. The energy is solid at 1748, but the period is a shorter 9 seconds, so the waves will be a bit more frequent and less powerful than the day before.

The weekend sees a shift. Saturday the 12th is nothing special, with a smaller 5-5ft SSW swell and light cross-onshore winds making for a messy look. Sunday the 13th picks up again in the afternoon with a clean 7ft SSW swell and a cross-offshore breeze from the SE. That swell has a very long period of 16 seconds, with strong energy at 2478 – that’s a proper groundswell that will wrap in nicely.

Mid-week, Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are a bit of a write-off with increasing winds and lumpy conditions. The swell drops, the wind picks up, and the quality fades.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 16th of September is a monster. We’ve got a 10ft swell from the SSW and then swinging to the S, with a very long period of 15 seconds and massive energy readings of 4120 and 5997. The wind is favourable, but the forecast is clear: this is too big for La Caffrine. This is strictly for experts only, and even then, it might be a washing machine. Kite surfers might be the only ones having fun here.

After that, the swell settles down. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th of September see a drop in size, but Friday afternoon is a beauty. Glassy conditions, dead calm, with a 4ft swell from the SW at a very long 18 seconds. The energy is still decent at 1409, and the quality is going to be excellent for those who know the break.

The following weekend (Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th of September) keeps the good vibes going. Clean, offshore winds, and a consistent 5-5ft SSW to SW swell with a long period. The energy stays in the moderate-to-strong range (1252-1402). This is your window for a proper session without the crowd if you get out early.

The final week (from the 21st of September) starts to fade. Size becomes inconsistent, and the winds become more cross-shore or cross-onshore, with the swell dropping to 3-4ft by the 25th. The energy drops off to weak levels (438-837). The consistency is only “fairly consistent” here, so don’t expect a classic.

The best on offer? Without a doubt, the glassy Friday afternoon of the 11th of September for clean, fun waves, and the long-period groundswell on Sunday the 13th of September. The big swell on the 16th is a spectacle, but it’s not for paddling.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
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4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSE
12
1.4
S
12
0.8
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.7
S
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
19
1.8
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SW
13
0.8
SSW
19
1.8
SW
18
1.8
SW
16
2.3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
2.5
S
14
2.3
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
939
546
438
803
1208
815
913
1750
2384
1525
1093
854
480
1952
1735
2648
2034
2850
2009
Wind (km/h)
5
E
5
SSE
5
ENE
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
NNE
5
S
15
SSE
5
SE
15
SE
20
SE
25
SE
30
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
15
SSE
5
SSE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
00:42AM0.61m
1:16PM0.59m
1:12AM0.60m
1:36PM0.58m
1:40AM0.57m
1:54PM0.57m
2:05AM0.53m
2:09PM0.54m
2:28AM0.48m
2:23PM0.51m
2:48AM0.42m
2:35PM0.48m
3:07AM0.37m
Low Tide
6:58AM0.02m
7:09PM0.10m
7:24AM0.05m
7:38PM0.10m
7:48AM0.09m
8:05PM0.10m
8:08AM0.13m
8:30PM0.12m
8:23AM0.18m
8:55PM0.14m
8:29AM0.21m
9:17PM0.17m
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6:12
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Temp °C
22
22
22
21
23
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Feels °C
22
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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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