La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.5° C
1.1° 

La Caffrine surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Caffrine surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,418 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Caffrine in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 21st Jul)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, checkin’ in from the coast, and we’ve got a solid few weeks of surf energy lined up.

Overall, the pattern shows a solid run of swell, but not all of it will be clean and surfable. The first few days are a mixed bag, but there’s some real quality on offer if you pick your moments, especially for experienced surfers. The wave energy gets strong (1293) to very strong (6761) across the period, so there’s plenty of grunt in the water.

La Caffrine – That’s our only spot on the menu, and it’s an exposed break. It’s a fairly consistent beginner-friendly spot, but with the size of swell coming through, it’s going to be more for the skilled crowd.

We kick off on Tuesday, July 21st with clean, glassy conditions and a 7ft SSW swell at 12 seconds. It's an excellent wave for experienced surfers, with no wind and a combined energy of 1293. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Wednesday, July 22nd sees the swell dip slightly to 6ft S at 13 seconds, but the wind turns cross-shore, and by the afternoon, a moderate breeze creates a cross-chop. It’s a bit messy, so the quality drops off.

Thursday, July 23rd is a step up in quality. The morning has a clean 5ft S swell at 12 seconds with a light cross-offshore breeze. The swell energy is moderate (986), and it’s clean – a very good session.

Friday, July 24th is a standout. The morning is glassy with a 4ft SW swell at a very long 15 seconds. That’s groundswell, and for a point or reef it would be magic, but at this exposed beach, the long period might make it break a bit straight. Still, the conditions are pristine with slight air. The wave energy is moderate (929).

Tuesday, July 28th is another window. The morning is glassy again, with a 7ft SW swell at 15 seconds and very strong energy (2705). The offshore wind is light and variable. This is excellent for experienced surfers.

If you can wait, the best on offer is Friday, July 31st. The whole day is clean, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The morning serves up a 5ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period (energy 2593). The afternoon bumps up to 8ft SSW at 18 seconds, with strong combined energy (3792). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – top-quality.

There’s a big swell event on Monday, July 27th with 12ft SSW at 16 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore. The energy is massive (6761), but the size makes it only for experts, and the conditions aren't perfect.

After that, Monday, August 4th and Tuesday, August 5th see another pulse of 10ft ESE swell, but it’s forecast to be too big for this break – another one for the experts only if they’re keen.

For the second week, the pattern holds with moderate to strong swell, but wind conditions are more variable. The 31st of July is the clear winner, so mark that one if you can.

Stay safe, and don’t be a hero in the big stuff if you’re not ready.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
4
4
3
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4
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
3
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
S
13
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SSW
20
2
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1648
1177
1140
1174
1077
1057
689
647
464
573
631
701
681
552
732
581
471
1281
2490
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
0
WNW
0
W
5
SE
10
SSE
20
SSE
5
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
5
SSW
15
SE
0
SSE
5
NW
15
WSW
5
W
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
4:44AM0.37m
5:29PM0.41m
6:03AM0.32m
6:28PM0.39m
11:41AM0.34m
8:59PM0.38m
11:55AM0.36m
10:16PM0.40m
12:10PM0.39m
10:58PM0.43m
12:27PM0.41m
11:31PM0.47m
Low Tide
11:24PM0.27m
10:58AM0.26m
1:04AM0.28m
11:13AM0.30m
3:27AM0.25m
2:37PM0.32m
4:35AM0.20m
4:18PM0.30m
5:12AM0.16m
5:04PM0.27m
5:42AM0.12m
5:37PM0.24m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:52
6:52
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:54
5:55
5:55
5:57
5:57
5:57
 mm
2
Temp °C
22
23
22
22
23
23
22
22
22
21
22
22
22
23
23
22
22
21
19
Feels °C
24
26
24
24
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23
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16
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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.

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