La Caffrine Surf Break

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

Issued: 9 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.8° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,128 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with S 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 (Jul 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 12th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First off, we’ve got a solid window of swell working its way into La Caffrine over the next week, starting Tuesday the 7th. Right out of the gate, there’s some size but the wind is a problem. The water temp here is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Tuesday morning the 7th is a bit of a write-off for a good paddle. There’s a 6ft S swell, but with that 19 mph cross-off wind from the SE, it’s going to be messy and the wave energy is strong (1609). That afternoon though, things get wild – the swell jumps to a solid 10ft from the south, which is honestly too big for this spot. The energy is massive (2756), but it’s really only for the kamikaze crew, if anyone.

Now, Wednesday the 8th morning is where it gets interesting. The swell drops back to 7ft from the south, and the wind goes glassy at 3 mph from the ESE. That’s a proper clean morning for experienced surfers. The energy is still strong (1827), and the period is 11 seconds – a nice groundswell. Wednesday afternoon holds at 8ft from the ESE with a shorter 8-second period, but still clean.

Thursday the 9th is a beauty. Morning has 5ft from the SSE with absolutely zero wind – glassy as a mirror. The energy is moderate (510), but it’ll be clean and fun. Thursday afternoon keeps the glassy theme with a 6ft ESE swell at 9 seconds.

Friday the 10th offers something special – a long-period groundswell. Both morning and afternoon are glassy with a 4ft SW swell. This is a 15-second period in the morning, dropping to 14 seconds in the afternoon. That long period will produce some lined-up, powerful waves at this exposed break, but in the 4ft range it won’t be closing out. Energy is solid (721 and 812).

Saturday the 11th is my pick of the whole forecast. Morning and afternoon both glassy, with a 6-7ft SW swell at 15 and 14 seconds respectively. The energy is strong (1438 and 1436). This is a standout window – clean, powerful, and well-shaped for experienced surfers. The crowd factor here is listed as “sometimes,” so you might get a few others, but it’s not going to be a zoo.

Sunday the 12th takes a turn. The swell holds at 8ft from the SW with a 15-second period, but there’s moderate rain and a cross-shore wind in the morning, plus 12 mph cross-off in the afternoon. The energy is huge (3167-3418), but conditions are marginal. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle one.

Monday the 13th offers a cleaner return. Morning and afternoon are glassy again with a 6-7ft SW swell at 14 seconds. Strong energy (1736 and 1368). Another good day for experienced surfers if you missed Saturday.

After that, from Tuesday the 14th through Sunday the 19th, it’s a slow downhill slide. Swell drops to 2-5ft with winds that are mostly onshore, cross-on, or light. There’s a long gap of about six days with nothing worth getting excited about. The energy drops into the weak range (99-640). Conditions are ordinary at best.

Then we get a little pulse again on Monday the 20th. Morning sees 4ft from the SSW at a 14-second period, with a cross-off wind. Energy is moderate (632). But the afternoon builds to 5ft with a 16-second period – that’s a very long-period groundswell. However, the wind picks up to 16 mph cross-off, which puts a dent in it. Tuesday the 21st morning goes big again – 10ft from the south – but it’s too big and the wind is 22 mph. Kite-surfing territory again.

So, if you’re looking for the standout sessions, lock in Saturday the 11th for the clean, glassy, long-period SW swell, and Friday the 10th as a close second. See you out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
!
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
12
3
S
12
2.5
SSE
12
2
S
11
2.4
ESE
8
2.3
ESE
9
1.4
SSE
10
1.8
ESE
9
0.6
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
989
2340
1586
951
778
840
386
525
188
605
453
853
1377
1387
1083
3128
2963
2296
1736
1368
1005
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
30
SE
25
SE
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
NE
0
SE
5
SW
5
ESE
5
SSW
5
SW
0
SSW
5
NW
5
WSW
5
W
5
SSE
20
SE
0
NNW
5
WNW
0
WNW
5
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
5:53PM0.46m
6:03AM0.40m
7:06PM0.46m
8:04AM0.38m
8:31PM0.47m
9:59AM0.40m
9:46PM0.49m
11:13AM0.44m
10:47PM0.52m
12:08PM0.48m
11:39PM0.55m
12:56PM0.51m
00:26AM0.58m
Low Tide
11:09AM0.19m
00:20AM0.25m
12:20PM0.22m
2:07AM0.23m
2:01PM0.24m
3:36AM0.17m
3:35PM0.24m
4:40AM0.10m
4:45PM0.22m
5:33AM0.04m
5:40PM0.19m
6:20AM-0.01m
6:28PM0.18m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:50
5:50
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
 mm
8
9
4
2
2
Temp °C
22
22
21
22
22
22
23
23
22
23
23
23
24
24
23
22
22
23
24
24
23
Feels °C
18
17
17
23
22
23
23
25
23
24
24
24
25
26
25
22
21
26
27
27
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
12
0.6
SW
16
2.5
SSE
12
2
S
11
1.9
SSE
10
1.3
S
11
1.4
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
989
208
1586
951
720
375
386
318
111
605
453
853
1377
1387
1083
3128
2963
2296
1736
1368
1005
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSE
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
1.2
SE
9
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SW
13
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
1.1
SSW
16
0.5
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
SE
6
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
Energy kJ
42
208
156
171
167
246
109
85
188
62
73
171
47
46
635
39
64
26
42
47
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSE
14
0.3
SE
15
0.5
SW
13
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SSE
15
0.7
ESE
9
0.5
SSE
10
0.7
SSW
18
0.5
ESE
8
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
11
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ENE
10
0.1
E
16
Energy kJ
78
121
138
33
88
15
42
71
54
286
40
14
3
26
31
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSE
7
3
S
12
2.3
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2.4
ESE
8
2.3
ESE
9
1.4
E
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.6
E
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
Energy kJ
500
2340
639
567
778
840
260
525
390
318
391
506
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
1
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
13
13
13
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
13
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
3
4
4
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
3
4
4
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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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).

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