Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 10,019 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 17s. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s cookin’ for our little corner of the coast. We’ve got one break on the menu, La Caffrine, and it’s about to get absolutely hammered by some serious southwest groundswell. The water is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The first real action kicks off on Sunday afternoon, the 23rd of August. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the SW, with a period of 14 seconds, and the wind is almost non-existent – glassy as anything. The combined energy is a massive 2290, which tells you there’s some serious power behind it. This is excellent surf, but at 8ft, it’s firmly in the experienced surfer’s wheelhouse. The crowd factor at La Caffrine is “sometimes,” so you might get a few out, but that clean glass is worth it.
Monday the 24th is where it gets even better. The swell bumps up to 8ft, still from the SSW, with a 15-second period in the morning. The wind is dead calm, absolute glass. The energy is even higher at 2846. This is the standout window. If you’re an advanced surfer, Monday morning is your target. The afternoon holds the same size and quality, just a slight breeze picking up.
Tuesday the 25th sees the swell dropping to 6ft, but the wind shifts to a light cross-onshore. It’s still surfable, but quality drops. The energy is down to 1204. It’s a rest day compared to the previous two.
Wednesday the 26th is a weird split. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-on breeze, but the afternoon turns golden again. The swell drops to 4ft, but the period jumps to a ridiculous 18 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. The energy is 1521. That long period means long, clean lines, but it might be a bit too straight for a beach break. Still, if you’re looking for a cruisy session, that Wednesday afternoon looks special.
Then things get big. From Thursday the 27th through Saturday the 29th, the swell is a monster. We’re talking 10ft to 13ft, with periods around 15-17 seconds and energy readings hitting 5423, 8712, and 8808. This is for experts only, and the model is telling us it’s actually too big for this break. The wind is clean cross-off, but the sheer size will make it a washing machine. If you’re a gun, you might find a bomb set, but honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
Sunday the 30th is a return to sanity. The swell drops back to 8ft in the morning, then 7ft in the afternoon, with a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is still healthy at 3730 and 2764. This is another high-quality window for experienced surfers, with a bit more manageable size.
After that, it’s a slow fade. Monday the 31st has a messy 10ft swell in the morning that’s again too big, but the afternoon drops to a clean 4ft with a good wind. From September 1st onwards, the swell drops off a cliff. We’re talking 3ft, 2ft, and then tiny 1ft to 2ft slop through the first week of September. The wind is mostly clean, but the energy is low, dipping into the 100s and 200s. There’s a small uptick around September 6th Sunday afternoon with a 4ft, 13-second swell giving 540 energy, which is surfable but nothing to write home about. September 7th brings a 4ft, 15-second swell, but it’s onshore and messy.
So, to sum it up: the best of the best is Monday morning, August 24th, with that 8ft, 15-second groundswell and glassy conditions. The second standout is Wednesday afternoon, August 26th, for the long-period glassy lines. After that, the window slams shut for a solid week before a whisper of something returns in the second week.
Stay safe out there, and watch for the big sets.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2290 | 1722 | 2634 | 2311 | 1449 | 1083 | 900 | 785 | 752 | 835 | 2892 | 5349 | 5406 | 9196 | 8712 | 8808 | 8655 | 6018 | 4885 | 3387 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:54PM0.42m | 12:11PM0.43m | 11:20PM0.47m | 12:21PM0.46m | 11:44PM0.52m | 12:36PM0.50m | 00:09AM0.56m | 12:54PM0.53m | 00:36AM0.58m | 1:14PM0.56m | 1:03AM0.60m | 1:36PM0.58m | 1:32AM0.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:08PM0.27m | 5:28AM0.12m | 5:28PM0.23m | 5:51AM0.08m | 5:51PM0.20m | 6:14AM0.05m | 6:15PM0.17m | 6:37AM0.04m | 6:40PM0.15m | 7:01AM0.03m | 7:06PM0.13m | 7:24AM0.03m | 7:33PM0.11m | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
2290 | 1722 | 2634 | 2311 | 1449 | 1083 | 900 | 785 | 752 | 534 | 2892 | 5349 | 5406 | 9196 | 8712 | 8808 | 8655 | 6018 | 4885 | 3387 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | ENE 8 | S 17 | S 16 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 8 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | — |
30 | 632 | 212 | 19 | 138 | 121 | 19 | 221 | 157 | 835 | 446 | 74 | 37 | 19 | 46 | — | — | 100 | 169 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | SW 21 | SSW 19 | S 11 | S 11 | E 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 20 | — | — | 18 | 21 | — | 18 | 332 | 152 | 116 | 31 | 55 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 352 | 569 | 730 | 881 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 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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