Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here. Let’s talk about the local surf.
Alright, the next few weeks have a real mix of quality and size. The opening window is solid, but we’ve got some big, powerful swell coming later that will be too much for the break, so we need to pick our moments. There’s a gap of a few days with no real standout surf in the middle of the second week, but the beginning and the very end of the forecast period are where it’s at.
La Caffrine is the only spot in the game. It’s a beginner-friendly break that’s fairly consistent. Water temp is 77°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
Monday morning, 3rd August, is where we start. Glassy conditions, calm wind, and a 4ft south-west swell with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1333). That’s excellent surf for anyone who’s got a bit of experience. It’s a real nice, clean opener.
The standout window kicks off on Thursday afternoon, 6th August. The swell drops a bit but swings to the east-southeast at 5ft, with a short 9-second period. The wind goes glassy, and the energy is moderate (809). This is a very good session for the beach, with clean conditions. Then Friday morning, 7th August, gets even better: 7ft of east-southeast swell, a light cross-offshore breeze, and that’s excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is solid (1044) and the waves are clean.
Skip the rest of the weekend. Saturday, 8th August, is a real standout for the more seasoned crew. You’ve got a 4ft to 5ft south-west swell with a very long 18-second period, glassy and cross-off winds. The energy is very strong (1636). That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s going to be lined up and clean. The long period means it’ll work best at the point, but it’s a top-notch morning.
Monday morning, 10th August, is another glassy one with 5ft south-west swell and a 15-second period. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Tuesday, 11th August, is also a golden morning – glassy, 6ft south-west swell, 14-second period, and massive energy (1541). That’s a terrific session.
Now, from Wednesday, 12th August, the swell jumps up. 7ft to 8ft south-west swell, clean cross-off wind, but it’s getting big for the break. The energy is very strong (2181). Thursday, 13th August, is where it gets too big – 10ft to 12ft of south-west groundswell. The wind is clean, but the swell is way too big for this spot. That’s expert-only, and even then, the forecast says it’s too big. Friday, 14th August, is still big and messy with cross-shore winds.
After a few days of big, unmanageable surf, the end of the week settles down. Monday morning, 17th August, is a return to form: 8ft south-west swell, 16-second period, light cross-off wind, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers (2830 energy). Tuesday, 18th August, is the final highlight: glassy, calm wind, 5ft south-west swell, and excellent surf. That’s a clean, solid finish to the period.
So, the best bets are the Saturday morning of the 8th for the long-period groundswell and the Tuesday morning of the 11th for the glassy, powerful south-west swell. The second week is a write-off for the most part, but the very end of the period brings it back.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 15 | SW 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ESE 9 | SW 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 696 | 444 | 246 | 171 | 166 | 171 | 287 | 382 | 773 | 261 | 442 | 645 | 660 | 311 | 790 | 954 | 940 | 733 | 757 | 598 | 719 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:30PM0.52m | 3:28AM0.49m | 4:05PM0.50m | 4:13AM0.43m | 4:49PM0.47m | 5:26AM0.37m | 5:58PM0.44m | 8:24AM0.34m | 8:01PM0.42m | 10:41AM0.39m | 9:49PM0.45m | 11:33AM0.45m | 10:52PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM0.19m | 9:40AM0.15m | 10:18PM0.20m | 10:16AM0.20m | 11:29PM0.22m | 11:10AM0.25m | 1:39AM0.22m | 1:34PM0.29m | 3:40AM0.16m | 3:52PM0.28m | 4:46AM0.10m | 4:58PM0.23m | |||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 696 | 444 | 246 | 161 | 166 | 103 | 287 | 382 | 384 | 261 | 299 | 241 | 95 | 175 | 790 | 954 | 940 | 733 | 757 | 598 | 719 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 12 | SSW 22 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 11 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 145 | 118 | 86 | 79 | 93 | 144 | 100 | 103 | 118 | 57 | 63 | 86 | 216 | 311 | 115 | 29 | 21 | 75 | 67 | 102 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 492 | 257 | 209 | 171 | 17 | 171 | 36 | 41 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 89 | 73 | 69 | 190 | 40 | 18 | 30 | 34 | 155 | 166 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | SE 9 | E 10 | — | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 885 | 731 | 588 | — | 109 | 796 | — | 669 | 773 | 556 | 442 | 645 | 660 | 97 | 724 | 613 | 101 | 455 | — | 528 | 613 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
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