La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at the one spot that's got anything for us.

So, straight up, the only break in the mix for this 16-day window is La Caffrine. It’s an exposed spot, picking up SSW swell, with the word on the water being that it’s fairly consistent. The water temperature is running at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year—a nice surprise when you first get in.

We kick things off with a bit of a nothing start. Tuesday the 25th is a write-off. The swell is there at 6 ft from the SSW, and there’s a ton of energy in the water (1204), but it’s a cross-on mess with light wind ripples. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Wednesday the 26th afternoon is where things get interesting. The swell drops a touch to 4 ft from the SW, but the period stretches out to 18 seconds—that’s a proper, long-period groundswell. The real story is the wind going glassy. That’s the kind of clean, smooth surface that makes you want to race down the beach. The combined energy is huge (1701), which is impressive for that size. It will be looking really good, but be aware the long period can make it shut down a bit on a straight beach break—but it’s still the pick of the first week.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th bring a massive spike in size. We’re talking 10 ft to 15 ft from the SSW with mondo energy readings (5721, 6364, 8525, even hitting 11173). But that’s just too big for this break. It’s going to be a washing machine for anyone who isn’t an expert, and even then, it’ll be a survival session. This is expert-only territory.

After that big pulse, things clean up a bit but get messy again. Sunday the 30th afternoon has a glassy window with 8 ft S swell, but the energy is still high (2985). It could be fun for experienced surfers if the tide lines up, but the conditions are just questionable.

From Monday the 31st all the way through to Saturday the 5th of September, it goes really quiet. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny waves—2 ft to 5 ft—with weak energy (mostly under 1000). There are a few glassy moments in there, like Tuesday the 1st morning and Friday the 4th morning, but the swell just isn’t there to back it up. It’s a frustrating lull.

Finally, Saturday the 5th of September afternoon shows a bit of promise. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the SW, period at 15 seconds, and the wind goes glassy with NE airs. The energy is moderate (955) and it’s looking like very good conditions. This one should actually be worth a paddle for a solid, clean session.

Then on the 7th and 8th of September, we see another huge blast of energy—12 ft to 15 ft swells from the SSW with energy readings through the roof (4511, 12110). Like before, this is way too much for La Caffrine, meaning only the brave and the experienced should even think about it.

The standout: If you can only pick one session, make it Wednesday the 26th afternoon. That glassy surface with a solid 4 ft groundswell from the SW will be a dream. For a second pick, Saturday the 5th of September afternoon is also clean and punchy. For the rest of it, you’ll either be fighting the crowds or fighting whitewater.

Keep an eye on it—forecasts can change around here.
Rusty.

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