
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,954 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's cooking.
The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag. We start with a few days of pretty average, marginal surf before the energy really builds. There's a standout weekend for the more experienced crew, but you'll need to be patient for it.
First up, La Caffrine. Sunday morning, the 9th of August, is the first chance for a surf. It's small, a 4ft SSW groundswell coming in on a very long 15-second period. That kind of period means real power, but at a beach break like this, that long-period swell can break a bit straight. Still, the wind is glassy, making for a clean, smooth surface. The combined swell energy is strong at 1332. It's a beginner-friendly size, but the quality is just okay, not a standout.
The next few days are a bit of a letdown. Monday and Tuesday are plagued by onshore or cross-onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell sticks around 4ft to 5ft, but the wave comment keeps saying "marginal." You’ll be scratching for a decent wave.
Things clean up on Wednesday the 12th. The morning is glassy again, with a 5ft SW swell and moderate energy (897). The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions," but the score is still moderate. Thursday the 13th is also glassy all day with clean surf, but the swell drops a bit to 4ft.
Then it gets interesting. On Saturday the 15th of August, we get a proper pulse. A 7ft south groundswell hits with an incredibly long 20-second period. This is big, powerful, and clean with a cross-offshore wind. The combined swell energy is massive at 4597. This is expert territory at 7ft, and by the afternoon it bumps up to 8ft, which is only for the very skilled. This is the absolute standout of the forecast period. The morning will offer the best, most powerful, and cleanest waves, but you need to know what you're doing.
Sunday the 16th remains solid with 8ft SSW swell and clean cross-off winds, though the period drops to 16 seconds. Still a great day for experts.
The swell slowly fades through the start of the following week. Monday the 17th still has good 6ft surf with clean winds. By Tuesday the 18th, we're back to small, onshore slop.
There's another window on Saturday the 22nd of August. A 6ft SSW swell with a clean offshore wind and a 16-second period makes for a powerful, clean day. The energy is strong at 1992.
Finally, on Sunday the 23rd, the swell jumps to 10ft. The guidance file says it's predicted to be too big for this break, so unless you’re a charger on a big-wave gun, give it a miss.
The standout, without a doubt, is Saturday the 15th of August. The 20-second south groundswell with clean cross-off winds is a rare and powerful combo. The morning session is the pick. For the average punter, the glassy mornings on the 12th and 13th will offer the cleanest, most manageable waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
724 | 757 | 736 | 647 | 746 | 1109 | 962 | 746 | 757 | 859 | 802 | 715 | 545 | 398 | 590 | 738 | 1144 | 964 | 843 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:33AM0.45m | 10:52PM0.50m | 12:13PM0.50m | 11:40PM0.55m | 12:49PM0.53m | 00:21AM0.59m | 1:22PM0.56m | 00:58AM0.61m | 1:53PM0.56m | 1:33AM0.61m | 2:20PM0.56m | 2:05AM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:46AM0.10m | 4:58PM0.23m | 5:33AM0.03m | 5:44PM0.20m | 6:15AM-0.01m | 6:23PM0.17m | 6:52AM-0.03m | 6:59PM0.15m | 7:27AM-0.02m | 7:33PM0.14m | 7:58AM0.01m | 8:05PM0.14m | |||||||
— | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
724 | 757 | 736 | 647 | 746 | 1109 | 962 | 746 | 757 | 859 | 802 | 715 | 545 | 398 | 590 | 738 | 1144 | 964 | 762 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
38 | 62 | 77 | 82 | 115 | 132 | 123 | 142 | 125 | 100 | 95 | 90 | 97 | 71 | 125 | 309 | 347 | 880 | 843 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 26 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 23 |
22 | 19 | 33 | 17 | 17 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 27 | 87 | 71 | 35 | 255 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | ESE 4 | — | — | — |
530 | 494 | 494 | 521 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 90 | 21 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 1 |
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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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