La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.7° C
1.5° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,869 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 25th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SW
20
1.3
SSW
19
3
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
3
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.2
SW
17
2
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
599
710
465
575
1216
4652
2328
4032
1446
1960
3509
3130
2089
1560
1151
874
1953
3093
2583
2184
1447
Wind (km/h)
10
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
W
5
WSW
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
NNE
5
NNW
5
SE
5
SE
0
SE
5
SE
0
S
5
W
5
SW
5
SW
0
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5
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0
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Wind State
cross-off
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cross
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glassy
High Tide
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
2:10PM0.52m
1:50AM0.57m
Low Tide
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
7:55AM0.04m
7:53PM0.17m
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rain showers
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rain showers
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6:52
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6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:57
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5:59
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Temp °C
24
23
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Feels °C
23
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26
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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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