La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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