La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for La Caffrine.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but hang in there because the second half of the run is where it really turns on. The water is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll feel that pleasant difference.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, but it’s not great. We’ve got a 5ft south swell, but it’s coming in with a cross-shore wind and a lot of cross-chop. The combined energy is moderate (1083), but the conditions are marginal. I’d probably give it a miss.

Friday morning, July 24th, is still a bit messy with a 6ft south swell, but the wind drops right off. Friday afternoon though, that’s where we see a big shift. The wind goes glassy, the swell drops to a clean 4ft from the southwest, and the period stretches out to a very long 14 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a solid 1206. This is a standout window. The offshore wind is perfect, the waves will have real shape, and it’s a groundswell. For a spot like this, that’s a treat.

Saturday morning, July 25th, keeps the glassy conditions with a 4ft southwest swell and a 13-second period. The energy is a bit lower at 863, but it’s clean. Saturday afternoon gets a little bumpy with a cross-shore wind picking up.

Sunday, July 26th, is a write-off for quality. The swell drops to 3ft in the morning, and the afternoon has a cross-onshore wind.

Now, Monday July 27th through Tuesday July 28th is the real meat of the forecast. Monday morning we see an 8ft southwest swell with a 16-second period, but it’s a bit cross. Monday afternoon, the wind shifts to cross-offshore and it’s clean. The combined energy is massive (3365). Tuesday morning is glassy with a 6ft SSW swell (18-second period, 3307 energy), and Tuesday afternoon is absolutely glassy with an 8ft SSW swell and a 17-second period, and the energy peaks at 3513. This is the best on offer. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is your window. The waves will be powerful, long-period, and perfectly clean. The swell direction is right in the optimum zone for La Caffrine, too.

Wednesday July 29th starts glassy with a 7ft SSW swell, but the afternoon brings rain showers and a cross-onshore wind, so get your session in the morning.

Thursday July 30th has a tricky morning with onshore wind, but Thursday afternoon saves it with glassy conditions and a 6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and strong energy (2064).

Friday July 31st morning is clean with a cross-offshore wind and a 8ft SSW swell (15 seconds, 2427 energy). This is another top-tier session. Friday afternoon gets a bit of a cross-shore bump.

The first week of August continues to deliver. Saturday August 1st morning is clean with a 6ft southwest swell, and Sunday August 2nd morning is clean with a 5ft swell. The consistency is good, and the wind is favorable.

Monday August 3rd and Tuesday August 4th are still clean, but the energy starts to drop off. By Wednesday August 5th, we get another glassy morning with a 6ft south swell.

But then, on Thursday August 6th and Friday August 7th, the swell gets too big for this break. We’re talking 13ft and 12ft south-east swells with massive energy (6061). The wind is glassy, but the size is for experts only, and even then, the break can’t handle it. This is a warning: the ocean will be angry.

So, to sum it up: the standout days are Friday afternoon July 24th, the whole of Tuesday July 28th, and Friday morning July 31st. The swell direction is perfect, the wind is glassy or clean, and the energy is strong. Get out there.

Rusty.

Read more