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, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,141 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM.
| 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 | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
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 offer at the one spot that's got anything for us.
So, straight up, the only break in the mix for this 16-day window is La Caffrine. It’s an exposed spot, picking up SSW swell, with the word on the water being that it’s fairly consistent. The water temperature is running at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year—a nice surprise when you first get in.
We kick things off with a bit of a nothing start. Tuesday the 25th is a write-off. The swell is there at 6 ft from the SSW, and there’s a ton of energy in the water (1204), but it’s a cross-on mess with light wind ripples. Not worth paddling out for.
Now, Wednesday the 26th afternoon is where things get interesting. The swell drops a touch to 4 ft from the SW, but the period stretches out to 18 seconds—that’s a proper, long-period groundswell. The real story is the wind going glassy. That’s the kind of clean, smooth surface that makes you want to race down the beach. The combined energy is huge (1701), which is impressive for that size. It will be looking really good, but be aware the long period can make it shut down a bit on a straight beach break—but it’s still the pick of the first week.
Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th bring a massive spike in size. We’re talking 10 ft to 15 ft from the SSW with mondo energy readings (5721, 6364, 8525, even hitting 11173). But that’s just too big for this break. It’s going to be a washing machine for anyone who isn’t an expert, and even then, it’ll be a survival session. This is expert-only territory.
After that big pulse, things clean up a bit but get messy again. Sunday the 30th afternoon has a glassy window with 8 ft S swell, but the energy is still high (2985). It could be fun for experienced surfers if the tide lines up, but the conditions are just questionable.
From Monday the 31st all the way through to Saturday the 5th of September, it goes really quiet. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny waves—2 ft to 5 ft—with weak energy (mostly under 1000). There are a few glassy moments in there, like Tuesday the 1st morning and Friday the 4th morning, but the swell just isn’t there to back it up. It’s a frustrating lull.
Finally, Saturday the 5th of September afternoon shows a bit of promise. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the SW, period at 15 seconds, and the wind goes glassy with NE airs. The energy is moderate (955) and it’s looking like very good conditions. This one should actually be worth a paddle for a solid, clean session.
Then on the 7th and 8th of September, we see another huge blast of energy—12 ft to 15 ft swells from the SSW with energy readings through the roof (4511, 12110). Like before, this is way too much for La Caffrine, meaning only the brave and the experienced should even think about it.
The standout: If you can only pick one session, make it Wednesday the 26th afternoon. That glassy surface with a solid 4 ft groundswell from the SW will be a dream. For a second pick, Saturday the 5th of September afternoon is also clean and punchy. For the rest of it, you’ll either be fighting the crowds or fighting whitewater.
Keep an eye on it—forecasts can change around here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during 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 SSE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1083 | 980 | 785 | 685 | 975 | 3139 | 5663 | 6290 | 8885 | 7971 | 10847 | 9462 | 6353 | 5387 | 3859 | 2659 | 2012 | 931 | 503 | 411 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
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 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SE 9 |
1083 | 980 | 785 | 685 | 534 | 3139 | 5663 | 6290 | 8885 | 7971 | 10847 | 9462 | 6353 | 5387 | 3859 | 2659 | 2012 | 931 | 503 | 411 | 149 | |
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 11 |
121 | 19 | 221 | 160 | 975 | 550 | 58 | 37 | 19 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 201 | 172 | 155 | 202 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | — | SW 21 | SSW 19 | S 11 | S 11 | E 8 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NNE 7 |
21 | — | 18 | 332 | 192 | 116 | 33 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 11 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
— | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 554 | 326 | 515 | 565 | 1044 | 840 | 861 | 973 | 561 | 1113 | 1079 | 1026 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 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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