La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at La Caffrine. We’ve got a solid run of strong to very strong swell energy hitting this exposed SSW-facing spot, but don’t kid yourself—most of this is for the experienced crew. The water temp feels about average for this time of year.

First real standout? Monday afternoon, July 27. The swell hits 10 ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy. That’s a big, clean groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 4461 (very strong). The wave size is too much for beginners—over 8 ft means experts only. This is the best on offer: solid, glassy, and powerful.

Tuesday morning, July 28, is still excellent for experienced surfers: 7 ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, glassy, with a combined energy of 3460. The size drops a notch but the quality stays high.

Wednesday, July 29, is another good morning with 8 ft SSW at 14 seconds and glassy conditions—energy at 2106. That’s still strong, clean, and punchy. The afternoon is 7 ft and glassy again.

Thursday morning July 30 is a bit smaller at 5 ft, but still glassy with a 13-second period, energy 1444. Good clean waves for the more experienced.

Friday July 31 is a double standout: morning is 6 ft SSW at 16 seconds with calm, glassy conditions (energy 1802), and the afternoon holds 6 ft at 15 seconds with light offshore wind. That’s clean and lined-up.

Into early August, the swell stays in the 6 ft to 7 ft range through the weekend, but winds turn onshore or cross-on, and conditions get more marginal. The energy still runs moderate to strong, but the wind spoils it.

From August 3 to August 5, the surf drops further, mostly 3 ft to 5 ft, with short to moderate periods and light cross-onshore winds. Not worth getting excited about.

Then we get another solid window starting Thursday morning, August 6: 5 ft SSW at 15 seconds, glassy, energy 1070. Clean and fun for the experienced crew. That pattern holds into the second week.

The real late highlight? Monday, August 10 morning: 5 ft SW at 15 seconds, clean cross-offshore wind (SE 6 mph), energy 1203. Then Tuesday, August 11 morning: 6 ft SW at 15 seconds, clean cross-off with the combined energy at 1548. Both are excellent for experienced surfers, with clean winds and decent sized, long-period groundswell. That’s the best of the second week.

Crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might have company, but nothing crazy.

Overall, the first few days have the biggest, cleanest swell. If you’re experienced and hungry, aim for Monday afternoon July 27 or Friday July 31. The second week’s best is Monday and Tuesday the 10th and 11th of August.

Rusty.

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