La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.6° C
1.4° 

La Caffrine surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Caffrine surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 3,966 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with S 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 27th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 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 coming up for La Caffrine.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but hang in there because the second half of the run is where it really turns on. The water is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll feel that pleasant difference.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, but it’s not great. We’ve got a 5ft south swell, but it’s coming in with a cross-shore wind and a lot of cross-chop. The combined energy is moderate (1083), but the conditions are marginal. I’d probably give it a miss.

Friday morning, July 24th, is still a bit messy with a 6ft south swell, but the wind drops right off. Friday afternoon though, that’s where we see a big shift. The wind goes glassy, the swell drops to a clean 4ft from the southwest, and the period stretches out to a very long 14 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a solid 1206. This is a standout window. The offshore wind is perfect, the waves will have real shape, and it’s a groundswell. For a spot like this, that’s a treat.

Saturday morning, July 25th, keeps the glassy conditions with a 4ft southwest swell and a 13-second period. The energy is a bit lower at 863, but it’s clean. Saturday afternoon gets a little bumpy with a cross-shore wind picking up.

Sunday, July 26th, is a write-off for quality. The swell drops to 3ft in the morning, and the afternoon has a cross-onshore wind.

Now, Monday July 27th through Tuesday July 28th is the real meat of the forecast. Monday morning we see an 8ft southwest swell with a 16-second period, but it’s a bit cross. Monday afternoon, the wind shifts to cross-offshore and it’s clean. The combined energy is massive (3365). Tuesday morning is glassy with a 6ft SSW swell (18-second period, 3307 energy), and Tuesday afternoon is absolutely glassy with an 8ft SSW swell and a 17-second period, and the energy peaks at 3513. This is the best on offer. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is your window. The waves will be powerful, long-period, and perfectly clean. The swell direction is right in the optimum zone for La Caffrine, too.

Wednesday July 29th starts glassy with a 7ft SSW swell, but the afternoon brings rain showers and a cross-onshore wind, so get your session in the morning.

Thursday July 30th has a tricky morning with onshore wind, but Thursday afternoon saves it with glassy conditions and a 6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and strong energy (2064).

Friday July 31st morning is clean with a cross-offshore wind and a 8ft SSW swell (15 seconds, 2427 energy). This is another top-tier session. Friday afternoon gets a bit of a cross-shore bump.

The first week of August continues to deliver. Saturday August 1st morning is clean with a 6ft southwest swell, and Sunday August 2nd morning is clean with a 5ft swell. The consistency is good, and the wind is favorable.

Monday August 3rd and Tuesday August 4th are still clean, but the energy starts to drop off. By Wednesday August 5th, we get another glassy morning with a 6ft south swell.

But then, on Thursday August 6th and Friday August 7th, the swell gets too big for this break. We’re talking 13ft and 12ft south-east swells with massive energy (6061). The wind is glassy, but the size is for experts only, and even then, the break can’t handle it. This is a warning: the ocean will be angry.

So, to sum it up: the standout days are Friday afternoon July 24th, the whole of Tuesday July 28th, and Friday morning July 31st. The swell direction is perfect, the wind is glassy or clean, and the energy is strong. Get out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
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Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Rating
(10 max)
2
4
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2
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5
5
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4
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.8
S
10
1.9
SSE
9
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SW
20
1.3
SSW
19
2
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
1.7
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
702
655
593
614
548
525
710
472
575
1216
2347
3415
3330
2119
1897
3475
2546
1560
1093
875
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
ESE
5
NW
5
W
5
WSW
5
WNW
15
NW
15
NNE
10
NW
10
WNW
5
ESE
5
SSE
10
SE
5
NNW
5
WSW
0
W
5
SSE
5
WNW
5
S
5
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
8:59PM0.38m
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
Low Tide
4:35AM0.20m
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
clear
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rain showers
clear
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6:52
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5:55
5:57
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5:58
5:58
5:58
 mm
1
Temp °C
22
21
23
22
22
23
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Feels °C
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26
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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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