Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,239 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for La Caffrine over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water is sitting at a warm 76.3° which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus. The swell energy is strong to very strong across the whole period, with readings well into the thousands, so there’s plenty of push in the water.
The best day to get excited about is Monday, July 27th. Early morning we’ve got a solid 9.8ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 16-second period, and it’s glassy. That’s a serious combo for a surfer who knows what they’re doing. The combined energy is a massive 3827, so there’s a lot of power behind it. This one is for experienced surfers only – that size is well over 8.2ft, so it’s expert territory. The cross-off wind on Monday afternoon cleans it up nicely too.
For a more manageable session, Friday, July 24th afternoon is a winner. The swell drops to 3.9ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and it’s completely glassy. The combined energy is still strong at 1191, so you’re getting clean, well-shaped waves without the intimidation factor. That’s a perfect session for a solid intermediate.
Keep an eye on Saturday, August 2nd morning. Another glassy spell with 5.9ft SW swell at 14 seconds and energy at 1386. It’s a clean, fun option further out.
There’s a big gap of nothing outstanding from July 30th through to August 1st, with the wind turning cross-on and the quality dropping off. Then from August 6th onwards, the swell jumps up to 11.5ft from the ESE with a short 10-second period. That’s a lot of water moving but it’s short-period and too big for the break, so that’s a pass for paddle surfing – might be more interesting for kite surfing.
La Caffrine is a beginner-friendly break that’s fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to SSW swell. The crowds are described as sometimes, so you might have a few others out there, but it’s not a zoo.
Overall, the standout is Monday, July 27th for the experts, and Friday, July 24th afternoon for the rest of us. The long-range stuff around August 2nd is promising but less certain.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 685 | 614 | 548 | 599 | 710 | 465 | 575 | 1216 | 2347 | 3792 | 3499 | 2119 | 1855 | 3352 | 2580 | 1700 | 1258 | 1045 | 679 | 1611 | 2110 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:55AM0.36m | 10:16PM0.40m | 12:10PM0.39m | 10:58PM0.43m | 12:27PM0.41m | 11:31PM0.47m | 12:44PM0.43m | 00:00AM0.50m | 1:04PM0.46m | 00:28AM0.53m | 1:25PM0.48m | 00:55AM0.56m | 1:47PM0.50m | 1:22AM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:18PM0.30m | 5:12AM0.16m | 5:04PM0.27m | 5:42AM0.12m | 5:37PM0.24m | 6:11AM0.08m | 6:06PM0.21m | 6:38AM0.05m | 6:33PM0.19m | 7:05AM0.04m | 7:00PM0.18m | 7:30AM0.04m | 7:26PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 685 | 577 | 233 | 599 | 710 | 465 | 363 | 1216 | 2347 | 3792 | 3499 | 2119 | 1500 | 3352 | 2580 | 1700 | 1258 | 1045 | 679 | 1611 | 2110 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | SW 18 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 496 | 614 | 548 | 135 | 118 | 78 | 575 | 291 | 147 | 35 | 35 | 223 | 1855 | 38 | 35 | 42 | 42 | 45 | 444 | 64 | 54 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SW 22 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 19 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 22 | 22 | 74 | 206 | 40 | 75 | 65 | 58 | 45 | — | — | 35 | 18 | — | 156 | 85 | 111 | 7 | 65 | 142 | 64 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 16 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 224 | 13 | 13 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 |
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