La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk in feet, fellas. Rusty here, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks at La Caffrine.

The water’s a bit on the warm side, sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – just over a degree above average, so you’ll feel that.

We start off slow. Wednesday morning, August 5th, has clean, glassy conditions with a 3ft SSW swell. The combined energy is moderate (424), and it’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s a gentle start. The wind is glassy, light, and from the WSW – that’s offshore for this break. It’s a nice little intro, but it’s not the standout.

The real story starts to build from Friday, August 7th. Friday morning brings a 7ft swell from the ESE, with a short period of 9 seconds. The wind is a cross-offshore from the ESE, keeping things clean. The energy is strong (985). This is more like it, but the period is short, so expect a bit of a chop.

Then Saturday, August 8th, is where it gets serious. Saturday morning delivers a 4ft SSW swell with a long period of 18 seconds – that’s groundswell. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1797, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. The afternoon is even better, with a 5ft SW swell and a 16-second period, energy hitting 1800. The wind holds from the ESE. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The long period means it’s got that deep water push, but at a beach break it can be a bit straight.

Sunday morning, August 9th, is a gem. Glassy conditions, light SE wind, 4ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and energy at 1443. That’s a clean, lined-up morning. The afternoon turns onshore with a 7ft ESE short-period swell, so it gets messy.

The next standout is Tuesday, August 11th. Both morning and afternoon are glassy, with a 5ft SW to 4ft SW swell, periods around 14-15 seconds, and energy over 1000. The wind is glassy from the WSW, which is offshore. It’s a proper clean session.

Wednesday, August 12th, morning is another excellent call: 6ft SW swell, 14-second period, cross-offshore wind from the SE, energy at 1469. That’s a solid day.

Thursday, August 13th, is the big one. The morning is glassy with a 6ft SW swell, 13-second period, energy 1230. The afternoon is dead calm, glassy, and a 8ft SW swell. That’s a big, powerful swell for the experienced crew. The energy is 2194. This is a top-tier session.

The best on offer, though, is Saturday, August 16th. Sunday morning, August 16th, has glassy conditions, a 8ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. The combined energy is massive at 3113. That’s a very strong, long-period groundswell. The wind is glassy from the S. This is a proper, deep-water pulse hitting the coast. It’s for experienced surfers only given the size, but it’s the cleanest, biggest, and most powerful window in the whole forecast. The afternoon also holds at 8ft with a 16-second period and cross-offshore wind.

Sunday, August 16th, is the standout. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your day. The energy is massive, the period is long, and the wind is perfect.

After that, the swell drops back down but remains clean through the week of August 17th to 20th, with smaller, cleaner waves in the 3ft to 4ft range, ideal for beginners or a cruiser session.

Overall, we’ve got a solid run of surf from the 7th onwards, with the 13th and 16th being the real highlights. The crowd factor at La Caffrine is listed as “sometimes,” so it’s not a total secret, but it’s not a zoo either. The break is fairly consistent, so it’s not a gamble.

Rusty.

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