La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming.

We’ve got a slow start, but the second week is shaping up to pack a punch. The only spot we’re looking at is La Caffrine. Right now, the water is sitting at about 77°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing wild, but you’ll notice it’s a bit more comfortable than normal.

The first real standout is Saturday morning, August 1st. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the SSW with a very long 15-second period, so there’s plenty of grunt. The wind is glassy out of the south at just 3 mph, so it’s going to be clean. That’s decent energy (1627) and it’s calling for experienced surfers given the size. It’s an exposed spot, so it’ll handle that groundswell well.

We’ve then got a bit of a lull through Sunday and into Monday morning, but Monday morning, August 3rd brings a different flavour – 8 ft from the ESE but only a 9-second period, so it’s a bit more chop and less shape. Still, the glassy conditions (west wind, 3 mph) will keep it manageable. The energy is strong (2173), but that short period means it’ll be a bit sectiony.

After that, the surf drops off for a few days. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are small and messy, with heights under 3 ft and mostly onshore or cross-onshore breezes. Not worth paddling out for.

Then we start building again. Saturday morning, August 8th is seriously promising – 4 ft from the SSW but with a massive 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with clean cross-off winds from the southeast at 6 mph, it’s going to be tidy. The energy is strong (1856), and it’s a good one for the more experienced crew.

Sunday morning, August 9th has a bit more size at 8 ft from the ESE, again short period (9 seconds), but the clean cross-off wind keeps it rideable. Good energy (1824), but that short period might make it a bit fat.

The real standout, though, is Tuesday morning, August 11th. We’re looking at 6 ft from the SW with an 18-second period, glassy conditions, and massive energy (2938). That’s a beautiful combination – long, powerful lines, clean as a whistle. This is the one to circle.

From there, the swell stays solid but the wind gets a bit messy. Friday afternoon, August 14th has 8 ft from the SSW at 18 seconds, with energy over 4800, but it’s cross-on and light. Still, for the brave, there’ll be some bombs.

By Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th, the swell is too big for La Caffrine – 10 ft to 12 ft with strong winds. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s pushing the limits. You’d want to be very comfortable in big surf, or maybe just watch from the beach.

So, to wrap it up: the best windows are Saturday morning August 1st for a clean, solid start, and Tuesday morning August 11th for the pick of the bunch – long period, glassy, and plenty of energy. The rest is a mix of smaller days and bigger, wind-affected ones. Stay sharp, and pick your moments.

Rusty.

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