
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,589 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store for the next couple of weeks.
Right from the start, we’ve got a solid run of groundswell heading in. The first few days are looking good, with clean morning conditions and plenty of power. The swell direction is exactly what La Caffrine wants.
Saturday the 1st kicks off with a clean 6.2ft SSW groundswell, glassy conditions, and the water temp is about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is strong (1627), so there’s plenty of push. This is a proper setup for experienced surfers—the swell is over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners. The long period (15 seconds) means the waves will have shape and power, but the sets will be more spaced out, making it easier to get out the back. Crowds are possible here.
Sunday the 2nd continues the trend with a 5.6ft SSW swell, still glassy in the morning. Another call for experienced surfers. The afternoon sees the wind shift, turning a bit cross-onshore, so the morning sessions are the ones to target.
Monday the 3rd morning is the standout early in the run. A 4.3ft SW groundswell with glassy, clean conditions. The swell is smaller, so it’s more accessible for a wider range of surfers, but the period (14 seconds) keeps it quality. The combined energy is still strong (1329). This is the best of the first few days.
After that, the surf dips badly on Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th, with small, weak 2.3ft to 2.6ft swell and poor conditions. There’s a gap of a couple of days where it’s not really worth paddling out.
Things start to pick up again on Thursday the 8th morning with a very long period 2.3ft SW groundswell (18 seconds!) and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (507), but that period is something special. It’ll be clean and lined up, but small.
Now, the real highlight comes on Sunday the 9th morning. An 8.2ft ESE short-period swell (8 seconds) with zero wind, glassy. The combined energy is strong (1313). This is big—over 8ft, so experts only, and the short period means it’ll be a bit more walled up and punchy, but with glass-off conditions, it’ll be a sight to see. On the caveat side, the short period and beach break setup might make it more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers, but for the right crew, it’ll be a ripper.
Monday the 10th morning has a similar 8.2ft ESE swell, but with a light cross-shore breeze. Still powerful (2221), but a touch less clean.
Tuesday the 11th morning is another standout. A 5.6ft SSW groundswell, very long period (18 seconds), with clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is massive (2959). This is the best combination of size, power, and wind direction across the whole period. The long period and point/reef setup will be a dream. Crowds are likely.
The second week holds steady with a few more good morning windows. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th have clean, smaller 4.3ft to 4.6ft SSW swell, nice for a more relaxed session. Friday the 14th morning has a 7.2ft ESE short-period swell under glassy conditions, another expert-only window. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th mornings both have 5.6ft SSW groundswell with clean winds and high energy (2140+). The 16th morning is glassy with a light offshore, so that’s a solid bet for the tail end of the run.
Overall, the best surf is on the 11th morning (Tuesday the 11th) for the absolute best combination of size, power, wind, and direction. The 9th morning is a close second for the big, glassy day. The 3rd morning is the best of the smaller, cleaner days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 9 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1142 | 1589 | 1525 | 1227 | 1314 | 1225 | 742 | 696 | 600 | 660 | 171 | 215 | 173 | 283 | 938 | 337 | 264 | 249 | 238 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:50AM0.57m | 2:34PM0.53m | 2:19AM0.56m | 3:01PM0.53m | 2:51AM0.53m | 3:30PM0.52m | 3:28AM0.49m | 4:05PM0.50m | 4:13AM0.43m | 4:49PM0.47m | 5:26AM0.37m | 5:58PM0.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:19AM0.06m | 8:22PM0.17m | 8:44AM0.08m | 8:54PM0.18m | 9:11AM0.11m | 9:32PM0.19m | 9:40AM0.15m | 10:18PM0.20m | 10:16AM0.20m | 11:29PM0.22m | 11:10AM0.25m | 1:39AM0.22m | |||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 9 | S 13 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
1142 | 1589 | 1525 | 1227 | 1314 | 1225 | 742 | 696 | 444 | 246 | 88 | 215 | 128 | 283 | 153 | 337 | 264 | 249 | 238 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 19 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SW 13 | SE 9 | S 12 | SE 9 | SW 15 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 6 |
522 | 38 | 31 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 587 | 141 | 107 | 82 | 161 | 99 | 141 | 106 | 314 | 84 | 115 | 106 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | S 25 | S 22 | SE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | N 6 | ESE 9 |
52 | 4 | 20 | 124 | 12 | 85 | 95 | 492 | 257 | 209 | 171 | 92 | 173 | 69 | 39 | 21 | 20 | 3 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | ESE 9 | — | E 8 | — | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 |
— | — | 268 | 264 | — | 331 | — | 866 | 600 | 660 | — | 690 | 910 | 767 | 938 | 742 | 683 | 681 | 661 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 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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