La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
25.0°C
2.1° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,309 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Caffrine in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Howdy, Rusty here. Let’s be straight—this is a wild ride of a forecast, with a big, heavy groundswell hitting first, then a long lull, then another pulse of size. The one to really get excited about is Sunday the 30th of August, when the power drops to a size that’s good for experienced surfers, with clean, warm water. The rest of the first week is either way too big or flat, and then there’s a gap of tiny waves before a second big swell rolls in around the second week.

First up, a massive, long-period SSW groundswell arrives on Thursday morning the 27th of August. La Caffrine is a beginner-friendly spot, but this is way too big. Thursday morning you’re looking at 10-foot waves with a 17-second period out of the SSW, and the combined energy is a huge 5721. The wind is a light cross-shore, so conditions are okay, but the height is just too much for this break. This keeps building through Friday the 28th, hitting 13 feet in the morning and 15 feet in the afternoon. The afternoon does clean up with a cross-off breeze, but it’s still 15 feet and the energy is 11309. This is not paddle surfing; this is for the big-wave crew or kiteboarders if you’re into that.

Saturday the 29th sees the swell ease a bit, but it’s still 12 to 13 feet with 15-second periods, and the energy is over 7000 in the morning. The wind is a clean cross-off, so the waves will look good, but they’re big and heavy. Expert territory only.

Then we get to the best of the run. Sunday morning the 30th of August is the one. The swell drops to 8 feet, still a solid S groundswell with a 14-second period, and the energy is 3780—still strong, but much more manageable. The wind is almost glassy, a slight cross-off, and the water temperature is 77°F, which is 4°F warmer than normal, so it’s gonna feel like a warm bath. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period means the sets will have real grunt, but it’s a beach break, so expect some big, clean walls. The morning is the pick. Sunday afternoon drops to 8 feet with a 13-second S swell, but the wind goes cross-shore and the score drops. It’s still okay, but the morning is the winner.

After that, the surf drops off a cliff. Monday the 31st has a messy 5-foot SSW swell with a 12-second period, and the energy is 755. The wind is cross-on, so it’s soft and lumpy. Tuesday the 1st of September is tiny—3 feet in the morning with a glassy wind, but it’s tiny. Then Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are basically flat, with 1 to 2-foot waves. The water is glassy and the wind is dead calm, but there’s just no energy. The combined energy drops to 201. That’s a few days of nothing.

Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th remain poor, with 2 to 5-foot swells and cross-on winds. The energy is under 1000. Not worth paddling out.

Then we get a second pulse. Monday the 7th of September brings a solid 5 to 6-foot SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the energy is over 1000. The wind is a clean cross-off from the north, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a good, solid, clean day. But then it gets big again. Tuesday the 8th of September sees the swell jump to 10 feet with a 13-second period, and the energy is 3602. It’s cross-on and messy, and again, too big for this break. Wednesday the 9th is similar—12 feet with a 12-second period, cross-shore wind, and energy over 4000. Another big, heavy spell.

Thursday morning the 10th of September is a decent option for experienced surfers. The swell is 8 feet from the S with a 13-second period, and the energy is 3249. The wind is a clean cross-off, so it’s clean. The afternoon turns choppy though. After that, Friday the 11th drops to 6 feet, but the wind is cross-shore and the energy is 2116. It’s average.

So, bottom line: Sunday the 30th of August morning is the standout—solid, clean, powerful S swell, perfect for experienced surfers, in warm water. Monday the 7th of September is another good, clean day for the same crew. The rest of the period is either too big, too small, or blown out. Don’t bother with the first few days unless you’re a tow-in specialist. The long gap of tiny surf from Tuesday the 1st to Sunday the 6th of September is a real lull. Keep an eye on that second week pulse, but it’s a bit further out, so treat it as promising rather than locked in.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
17
4
SSW
17
4
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
2.4
ESE
9
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S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.8
SE
9
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5663
6290
9617
9013
11309
9171
6661
5462
3859
2898
2182
1057
589
939
262
151
112
97
86
102
97
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
30
SSE
35
SE
30
SE
25
SE
30
SE
15
ESE
5
SE
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
SSW
10
WNW
5
NW
5
W
10
SW
5
W
5
WSW
5
NNE
0
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
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cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
12:54PM0.53m
00:36AM0.58m
1:14PM0.56m
1:03AM0.60m
1:36PM0.58m
1:32AM0.59m
2:00PM0.58m
2:02AM0.57m
2:25PM0.57m
2:35AM0.53m
2:52PM0.55m
3:11AM0.47m
3:22PM0.51m
3:56AM0.41m
Low Tide
6:40PM0.15m
7:01AM0.03m
7:06PM0.13m
7:24AM0.03m
7:33PM0.11m
7:49AM0.05m
8:02PM0.11m
8:14AM0.08m
8:34PM0.11m
8:39AM0.12m
9:09PM0.13m
9:06AM0.17m
9:53PM0.16m
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6:33
6:31
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6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
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6:07
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Temp °C
23
23
22
21
21
21
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Feels °C
23
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17
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25
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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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