La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The outlook kicks off this Saturday and there’s a nice run of building swell coming through. The first standout is on Saturday morning at La Caffrine. We’ve got a clean 4ft SSW swell rolling in with a 13-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off from the north. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 77°, so it’s comfortable. The combined energy is moderate (787), and the conditions are set up for some really good, clean waves. This is a beginner-friendly break that’s fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell. Crowds are possible, but with this quality, it’s worth it.

Sunday morning sees the swell drop a bit to 3ft from the SW with a 20-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. The wind is cross-shore from the NW, but the energy is ramping up strong (1018). For a point break or reef setup, that long period would be a dream, but for this beach break, expect it to be a bit straight and hard to predict. Not the best call.

Monday afternoon is a big one, but it’s a warning. The swell hits 10ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is very strong (4061). The wind is light cross-onshore. This is too big for beginners and only for experts. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing at this size.

The real gold comes Tuesday morning. The swell is 6ft from the SSW with an 18-second period, glassy conditions with a slight air from the NNW, and the combined energy is strong (3580). Excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. Tuesday afternoon is also glassy, with a 8ft SSW swell, but that’s pushing into expert-only territory.

Wednesday morning stays glassy, with a 8ft SSW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is strong (2135). The wind is calm, so the surface will be perfect. Still, that size is for the more experienced crew.

After Thursday, the swell settles down a bit but stays clean. Thursday morning has a 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period and glassy conditions. Thursday afternoon brings a 7ft SSW swell, also glassy, but with rain showers. Friday is the best of the second half: a 8ft SSW swell on Friday morning, dead calm, glassy, and strong energy (2680). That’s a fantastic morning for experienced surfers.

There’s a gap from Saturday the 1st of August through to Monday the 4th where the conditions are more marginal, with lighter energy and cross-shore winds. Not worth getting excited about.

Then from Tuesday the 5th of August onward, things pick up again. Wednesday morning the 5th is glassy with a 3ft SSW swell and a very long 19-second period – clean but small. Wednesday afternoon is glassy again with a 4ft SSW swell and an 18-second period, quiet and clean.

The final standout is Sunday the 9th of August. The morning brings a 6ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and moderate cross-off wind from the SE. The combined energy is strong (1887). It’s clean, but the wind is a bit breezy. Still, for a late-season push, it’s worth a look.

The best on offer is Saturday morning the 25th of July for the clean, fun conditions, and Friday morning the 31st of July for the glassy, strong swell. Keep your eyes on the long-range Sunday the 9th of August as a promising, but less certain, option.

Rusty.

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