Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 10,100 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Caffrine in the next 16 days are 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what we’ve got coming down the line. We’re looking at a classic run from small and clean, building into some serious grunt, but you’ve got to be smart about where and when you paddle out.
First up, La Caffrine is the only game in town. Water temps are sitting at a nice 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a springsuit.
We start off Thursday the 20th real small. Glassy conditions with a 2ft swell from the SW, with a long 16-second period. The wave energy is moderate (443), so it’ll be weak but beautifully clean for the longboard or a foiler. Friday the 21st sees the swell bump up to 4ft, and while the morning has a bit of cross-chop, Friday afternoon goes glassy again with some real clean lines. This is a solid entry-level window.
Now, Saturday the 22nd is where things start to cook. That swell pushes to 6ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The wave energy jumps to strong (1188) and with glassy wind all day, La Caffrine will be firing with proper, powerful walls. This is the first real standout of the forecast. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so if you’re looking to step up, this glassy morning is your shot.
Sunday the 23rd morning, we’re looking at a solid 8ft SW swell with glassy conditions and massive energy (2590). This is getting into expert territory, but the quality is undeniable. Sunday afternoon the wind swings a bit cross-on, dropping the quality, so stick to the early session.
Monday the 24th is the peak of this run. An 8ft swell from the SSW, still with that long 14-second period, and completely glassy conditions all day. The energy is massive (2966). This is the absolute best of the forecast. If you can handle a heavy, powerful wave, this is the session to circle.
The swell starts to back off through Tuesday the 25th and into Wednesday the 26th, dropping back to 5-6ft, but the wind gets messy with cross-shore and cross-onshore breezes. The quality dips here.
Then we hit a wall. Thursday the 27th through Saturday the 29th morning, the swell absolutely detonates, hitting 10ft to 15ft. The energy readings are off the charts (over 10,000). The wind is clean, but this is simply too much water moving for La Caffrine. This is strictly for the tow crew or the kamikaze. Better to watch from the cliff or take up golf.
It settles back down from Saturday the 29th afternoon onward. Saturday afternoon offers a solid 8ft SSW swell with clean cross-off winds – a good call for experienced surfers back in the water. Sunday the 30th drops to a fun 5ft with glassy morning conditions. We get another shot of clean, long-period swell on the 4th of September with 5ft from the SW and glassy wind, wrapping up the run in style.
The Takeaway: The window from Saturday the 22nd through Monday the 24th is your absolute best bet. Saturday morning for the bigger beginner/intermediate, and Monday the 24th for the expert looking for a proper, clean beast. The middle of the second week is a write-off for paddle surfing unless you’ve got a death wish.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
248 | 212 | 313 | 668 | 659 | 924 | 1150 | 1099 | 1650 | 2590 | 2290 | 2002 | 2754 | 2278 | 1551 | 1049 | 965 | 689 | 699 | 673 | 3336 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:53PM0.39m | 2:25PM0.36m | 12:18PM0.37m | 10:24PM0.37m | 12:07PM0.39m | 10:54PM0.42m | 12:11PM0.43m | 11:20PM0.47m | 12:21PM0.46m | 11:44PM0.52m | 12:36PM0.50m | 00:09AM0.56m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:38AM0.26m | 4:46AM0.21m | 4:53PM0.31m | 5:06AM0.16m | 5:08PM0.27m | 5:28AM0.12m | 5:28PM0.23m | 5:51AM0.08m | 5:51PM0.20m | 6:14AM0.05m | 6:15PM0.17m | ||||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 17 |
100 | 132 | 313 | 668 | 659 | 924 | 1150 | 1099 | 1650 | 2590 | 2290 | 2002 | 2754 | 2278 | 1551 | 1049 | 965 | 689 | 699 | 673 | 3336 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SW 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 15 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | S 10 |
248 | 212 | 310 | 41 | 16 | 11 | 21 | 249 | 803 | 31 | 30 | 20 | 212 | 19 | 21 | 39 | 19 | 221 | 189 | 528 | 53 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | S 15 | — | E 7 | SW 19 | S 11 | E 8 |
95 | 96 | 40 | 30 | 26 | 5 | 17 | 46 | 45 | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | 39 | — | 17 | 95 | 116 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 5 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 |
201 | 27 | 140 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Réunion Island? If you are looking for accommodation near La Caffrine, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Réunion Island, consider staying in Saint-Leu which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Réunion Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Saint-Paul which is 16 km (10 miles) away, Saint-Louis, Le Port and La Possession.











