La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s in store for our local stretch of coast.

Overall, we’re looking at a solid run of swell, but it's mostly a game for the experienced crew. There’s a real window of opportunity, especially for the big-wave hunters, and the conditions are shaping up to be clean. Water temps are about average for this time of year, so you'll be comfortable in a spring suit.

The action kicks off on Monday the 7th. We’ve got a building swell from the SSW at 8ft to 8ft, but it’s a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, and the conditions are marginal. The wave energy is already ripping at a strong 2287, so don't be fooled by the average look. It’s a bit of a wait-and-see day.

Things really start to fire on Tuesday the 8th. The morning sees a 8ft SSW swell with a period of 16 seconds, which is a proper long-period groundswell. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, and the wave energy is pumping at 5303. By the afternoon, it jumps to a 12ft SSW swell (period 15 seconds) with a 9550 energy reading. The conditions are clean and the notes say the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is too big for this break. This is strictly for the experts from here on out.

Wednesday the 9th is the standout. We’re talking a massive 13ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the energy is a very strong 11165 in the morning and 9148 in the afternoon. The wind is clean and cross-off. This is pure, raw power. It’s too big for most, but for the heavy-water crew, this is the one. The optimum swell direction is SSW, and that’s exactly what we’re getting.

After that peak, the swell drops back but stays fun. Thursday the 10th offers a more manageable 7ft SSW swell, still with a 15-second period, and light cross-off winds. The energy is a solid 3577, and conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. Friday the 11th morning is a special treat with glassy conditions and a 7ft ESE swell. The period is shorter at 9 seconds, but the glassy surface makes it a dream. The afternoon drops right off to 2ft, so grab the morning session.

The weekend of the 12th and 13th has a mix. Saturday the 12th afternoon is glassy again with a 5ft S swell (14 seconds), but the morning is a bit lumpy. Sunday the 13th brings back a clean 8ft SSW swell in the afternoon, with a 16-second period and moderate cross-off breeze. The energy is 3237, so there’s plenty of push.

The following week sees a gradual decline, but there are still clean windows. Tuesday the 15th is a nice pick with a 6ft to 7ft SSW swell, long periods, and light winds. The energy is in the 3600-3700 range. The real dark horse comes on Saturday the 19th. The afternoon is glassy, with a clean 7ft SSW swell and a 15-second period. The energy is 2180. This is a gem.

Looking further out, Monday the 22nd morning has a glassy 8ft S swell, with a 12-second period and a 1974 energy reading. It’s a promising one for the experienced surfer, but it’s a long way off, so don’t book the time off just yet.

So, to sum it up: the best of the best is Wednesday the 9th for the big-wave specialists. For the rest of us, keep an eye on Thursday the 10th and Saturday the 19th for the cleanest, most manageable conditions.

Rusty.

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