
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,643 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Caffrine in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk in feet, fellas. Rusty here, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks at La Caffrine.
The water’s a bit on the warm side, sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – just over a degree above average, so you’ll feel that.
We start off slow. Wednesday morning, August 5th, has clean, glassy conditions with a 3ft SSW swell. The combined energy is moderate (424), and it’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s a gentle start. The wind is glassy, light, and from the WSW – that’s offshore for this break. It’s a nice little intro, but it’s not the standout.
The real story starts to build from Friday, August 7th. Friday morning brings a 7ft swell from the ESE, with a short period of 9 seconds. The wind is a cross-offshore from the ESE, keeping things clean. The energy is strong (985). This is more like it, but the period is short, so expect a bit of a chop.
Then Saturday, August 8th, is where it gets serious. Saturday morning delivers a 4ft SSW swell with a long period of 18 seconds – that’s groundswell. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1797, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. The afternoon is even better, with a 5ft SW swell and a 16-second period, energy hitting 1800. The wind holds from the ESE. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The long period means it’s got that deep water push, but at a beach break it can be a bit straight.
Sunday morning, August 9th, is a gem. Glassy conditions, light SE wind, 4ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and energy at 1443. That’s a clean, lined-up morning. The afternoon turns onshore with a 7ft ESE short-period swell, so it gets messy.
The next standout is Tuesday, August 11th. Both morning and afternoon are glassy, with a 5ft SW to 4ft SW swell, periods around 14-15 seconds, and energy over 1000. The wind is glassy from the WSW, which is offshore. It’s a proper clean session.
Wednesday, August 12th, morning is another excellent call: 6ft SW swell, 14-second period, cross-offshore wind from the SE, energy at 1469. That’s a solid day.
Thursday, August 13th, is the big one. The morning is glassy with a 6ft SW swell, 13-second period, energy 1230. The afternoon is dead calm, glassy, and a 8ft SW swell. That’s a big, powerful swell for the experienced crew. The energy is 2194. This is a top-tier session.
The best on offer, though, is Saturday, August 16th. Sunday morning, August 16th, has glassy conditions, a 8ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. The combined energy is massive at 3113. That’s a very strong, long-period groundswell. The wind is glassy from the S. This is a proper, deep-water pulse hitting the coast. It’s for experienced surfers only given the size, but it’s the cleanest, biggest, and most powerful window in the whole forecast. The afternoon also holds at 8ft with a 16-second period and cross-offshore wind.
Sunday, August 16th, is the standout. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your day. The energy is massive, the period is long, and the wind is perfect.
After that, the swell drops back down but remains clean through the week of August 17th to 20th, with smaller, cleaner waves in the 3ft to 4ft range, ideal for beginners or a cruiser session.
Overall, we’ve got a solid run of surf from the 7th onwards, with the 13th and 16th being the real highlights. The crowd factor at La Caffrine is listed as “sometimes,” so it’s not a total secret, but it’s not a zoo either. The break is fairly consistent, so it’s not a gamble.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | ESE 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
287 | 382 | 384 | 313 | 299 | 474 | 603 | 265 | 790 | 954 | 940 | 733 | 685 | 645 | 526 | 746 | 897 | 903 | 844 | 736 | 1571 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 4:49PM0.47m | 5:26AM0.37m | 5:58PM0.44m | 8:24AM0.34m | 8:01PM0.42m | 10:41AM0.39m | 9:49PM0.45m | 11:33AM0.45m | 10:52PM0.50m | 12:13PM0.50m | 11:40PM0.55m | 12:49PM0.53m | 00:21AM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16AM0.20m | 11:29PM0.22m | 11:10AM0.25m | 1:39AM0.22m | 1:34PM0.29m | 3:40AM0.16m | 3:52PM0.28m | 4:46AM0.10m | 4:58PM0.23m | 5:33AM0.03m | 5:44PM0.20m | 6:15AM-0.01m | 6:23PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
287 | 382 | 384 | 313 | 299 | 241 | 94 | 216 | 790 | 954 | 940 | 733 | 685 | 590 | 526 | 746 | 897 | 903 | 844 | 736 | 1571 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 12 | SSW 22 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
37 | 92 | 96 | 59 | 64 | 58 | 178 | 265 | 107 | 79 | 118 | 116 | 107 | 105 | 75 | 118 | 100 | 82 | 131 | 98 | 88 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 13 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | — |
100 | 43 | 37 | 20 | 5 | 48 | 110 | 24 | 181 | 87 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 38 | 275 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | 660 | 775 | 544 | 422 | 474 | 603 | 73 | 677 | 677 | 722 | 651 | 632 | 645 | 589 | 742 | 726 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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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