La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.5° C
0.9° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,577 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 13th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 20th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming down the pipe for La Caffrine. I’ve got the goods from the models, so let’s get into it.

We’ve got some solid energy lining up, but you gotta pick your moments. This spot is exposed to SSW swells, and we’re seeing a consistent run of clean conditions, especially in the mornings. Water temp is sittin’ about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

Kickin’ off Monday the 13th, we’ve got a nice little pulse. Morning has a 8ft SW swell (14-second period) with a cross-off breeze, but the real gem is the afternoon – 8ft from the SSW, 14 seconds again, and glassy wind. That’s gonna be clean, powerful, and lookin’ real good. Experienced surfers only at that size though (combined energy of 2489). That afternoon session on Monday is the standout for the first week.

Tuesday morning the 14th drops a bit to 6ft, but the wind goes cross-on, making it a bit lumpy. The real magic window rolls into Wednesday the 15th. Morning is a beauty: 5ft from the south, 12-second swell, and absolutely glassy with no wind. For a beginner-friendly break like La Caffrine, that’s the session to be in the water – clean as a whistle.

We get a bit of a lull Thursday and Friday, with smaller swell, but Friday the 17th morning has a very long 17-second period groundswell from the south at 2ft. That’s a long wait between sets, but the shape could be real nice. Glassy wind, too. Worth a paddle if you’ve got the patience.

Now, hold onto your board. Sunday the 19th afternoon sees a massive 7ft SSW swell with a 19-second period – that’s some serious energy from a long ways away (combined energy of 3605). The wind is cross, so it won’t be perfect, but the power is there. It’s a bigger day, so keep it in the experienced crew.

Monday the 20th is a beast. We’ve got a 10ft SSW swell pumping, but the wind is getting up there too – fresh breeze in the afternoon. The models are even saying this might be too big for this break. That kind of size and wind, this beach setup is gonna look a lot more like a kite-surfing playground than a paddle spot.

The second week settles down a bit. From the 21st to the 23rd, we’ve got a consistent run of 7ft to 8ft S/ESE swell with clean cross-off winds. It’s consistent, but nothing that’s gonna blow your mind. Then Friday the 24th morning brings back a nice 6ft SSW groundswell (17-second period) with light cross-off breeze. Clean and punchy for the experienced lot.

Honestly, for the standouts: the glassy Monday afternoon on the 13th and the glassy Wednesday morning on the 15th are the best on offer. They’re clean, the swell is right, and the energy is there. Get in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
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4
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4
2
2
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1
2
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2
3
2
2
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.6
S
12
1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1
SE
8
0.8
SE
9
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
17
1.3
S
16
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
13
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
2
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2265
2125
2091
1444
1253
987
1009
726
299
184
138
94
96
283
822
602
408
202
371
580
2989
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
SE
5
NNE
5
ESE
5
W
5
W
0
ESE
0
SSW
5
W
5
WNW
5
NNE
5
NW
0
S
0
SW
10
S
5
SE
5
SW
5
S
5
E
5
SSW
10
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
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High Tide
11:39PM0.55m
12:56PM0.51m
00:26AM0.58m
1:39PM0.53m
1:08AM0.60m
2:19PM0.53m
1:48AM0.59m
2:57PM0.52m
2:26AM0.57m
3:32PM0.50m
3:01AM0.54m
4:04PM0.48m
3:35AM0.49m
4:32PM0.46m
Low Tide
6:20AM-0.01m
6:28PM0.18m
7:05AM-0.03m
7:10PM0.17m
7:46AM-0.03m
7:51PM0.17m
8:26AM-0.01m
8:29PM0.19m
9:03AM0.04m
9:07PM0.21m
9:37AM0.09m
9:46PM0.23m
10:08AM0.16m
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6:56
6:56
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6:54
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6:54
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5:52
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 mm
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1
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
24
24
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24
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24
24
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22
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23
Feels °C
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25
24
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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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