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La Caffrine surfForecast / Réunion / Reunion
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Caffrine surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
27.0° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (May 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 11s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 18th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 18th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 17th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | ESE 12 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | |
2658 | 1949 | 1367 | 1011 | 872 | 662 | 1443 | 946 | 618 | 566 | 472 | 206 | 302 | 536 | 950 | 1968 | 1966 | 1628 | 1230 | 1558 | 718 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:15AM0.59m | 2:23PM0.50m | 1:53AM0.56m | 3:17PM0.46m | 2:33AM0.52m | 4:21PM0.42m | 3:17AM0.48m | 5:49PM0.39m | 4:12AM0.43m | 7:44PM0.40m | 5:50AM0.40m | 9:05PM0.42m | 8:10AM0.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.15m | 7:55AM-0.01m | 7:56PM0.18m | 8:42AM0.01m | 8:39PM0.23m | 9:34AM0.06m | 9:26PM0.28m | 10:35AM0.11m | 10:34PM0.32m | 11:53AM0.16m | 00:39AM0.34m | 1:25PM0.19m | 2:45AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 |
 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | 5:45 |
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Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 2658 | 1949 | 1367 | 1011 | 679 | 496 | 1443 | 946 | 618 | 566 | 472 | 194 | 302 | 536 | 950 | 1968 | 1966 | 1628 | 1230 | 1558 | 718 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | — | E 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SW 12 | — | S 22 | SW 21 | S 16 |
| kJ | 61 | — | 13 | 191 | 147 | 662 | 106 | 167 | 176 | 140 | 136 | 206 | 142 | 220 | 908 | 114 | 153 | — | 9 | 18 | 118 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 19 | S 17 | SW 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SW 13 | E 9 | — | — | — | SSW 20 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 220 | 151 | 70 | 68 | 43 | 34 | 19 | 101 | 50 | 276 | 17 | 113 | 57 | — | — | — | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 11 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 24 | 123 | 119 | 773 | 872 | 109 | 791 | 645 | 6 | — | 55 | 58 | 282 | 14 | 263 | 192 | 99 | 266 | 283 | 355 | 114 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 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.
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