La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right folks, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot in the mix, and it’s been a bit of a mixed bag for a while, but the forecasts are showing some good days ahead.

The first few days of the outlook are a bit of a write-off for the average surfer. We’ve got a big, powerful groundswell coming in from the south, with a period of 15 seconds, but the swell is way too big and the winds are a bit messy. The combined swell energy is massive – 12,862 (moderate to strong energy) – but the waves are hitting 15ft, which is just too much for a paddle. It’s more of a big-wave tow-in or kite-surfing show. That heavy swell sticks around for the 8th and 9th of September.

Then on Thursday the 10th of September, things start to get interesting. The swell drops to 7ft from the SSW, the period is a lovely 14 seconds, and the wind goes light and cross-off. The combined energy is still a healthy 4,161 (moderate energy). The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d agree. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 76°F.

Friday the 11th of September is the real standout. We’re looking at glassy conditions in the morning with a light S-SE wind, and the swell is a nice 7ft from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds. The afternoon is even better – absolute flat calm, glassy, and a clean 5ft from the SSE. The combined energy is 1,709 and 1,155 (moderate energy). This is the best on offer. It’s going to be clean, punchy, and fun. The crowds might be a factor, but for a wave like this, it’s worth it.

After that, the surf gets a bit inconsistent and a little wind-affected through the middle of the month, but it stays surfable. The real highlight for the second week is shaping up on Wednesday the 16th of September. It’s a bit of a gamble this far out, but the forecast is showing a solid 8ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, light winds, and clean conditions. The combined energy is 3,041 (moderate to strong energy). That’s a proper groundswell, and for a point or reef, it’ll be a dream. For a beach break, it might be a bit too straight, but it’s still a good sign.

Right at the end of the window, on Monday the 21st of September, we’ve got another glassy morning with a 7ft SW swell and a 12-second period. The combined energy is 2,064 (moderate energy). That’s a nice, clean, late-season option.

Overall, there’s a bit of a gap at the start for the general surfer, but once you get past the 9th, there are some excellent days. The standouts are definitely Friday the 11th and Wednesday the 16th of September. Keep an eye on the wind, but it’s looking promising.

Rusty.

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