Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,481 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 7s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for your local waves.
First up, we've got a real beast of a swell hitting La Caffrine this Saturday, August 29th. We're looking at a solid 13ft swell from the SSW with a very long 15-second period. The wave energy is absolutely pumping at 6887, which is strong stuff. Honestly, for most of us, this is just too much. The wind is cross-off, so it'll be clean, but this is big, powerful groundswell that’s going to be a handful for anyone who isn't a seasoned charger. The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year.
Sunday morning, August 30th, is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to 8ft from the south, still a 14-second period, and the wind is glassy. Zero wind. That’s the dream. The wave energy is still strong at 3841. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It's big, but manageable, and with those clean, glassy conditions, you’re looking at some proper waves. This is your standout of the first week.
Monday, August 31st, the swell backs off a touch to 8ft, but it shifts to the ESE with a shorter 9-second period. The wind stays glassy, and the wave energy is moderate at 1627. It's still in that "excellent for experienced" range. A different kind of wave, more of a wind-swell feel, but in clean conditions it’ll be fun through the morning and afternoon.
Then things go quiet. Tuesday through to Thursday of that first week, we get small, weak swells under 3ft. The energy drops to triple and double digits. Not much to get excited about. The winds are light but mostly onshore or cross-onshore, creating ripples. Thursday afternoon, September 3rd, we see a tiny 2ft WSW swell with glassy winds and a long period of 13 seconds. The energy is weak at 244. It’s surfable, but it’s a grovel.
After that small window, it drops right back off again on Friday, September 4th, with poor conditions.
We get a glimmer of hope on Saturday, September 5th. The swell builds to 4ft from the SW with a very long 14-second period. The morning is glassy again. The wave energy is moderate at 758. Expect good, clean waves. That morning window is your other true standout, a real gem after a flat spell.
Sunday, September 6th, the swell is up to 6ft from the SW, long 15-second period. Another glassy morning with strong wave energy at 1304. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers again. The afternoon gets a cross-shore wind which will chop it up.
The following week starts to get real heavy again. Monday, September 7th through to Wednesday, September 11th, we've got a string of days with solid 10ft to 12ft SSW swells. The wave energy is through the roof, hitting over 7000 at one point. The winds are mostly cross-off or light onshore, but the size is the story. It’s too big for this break, so it’s expert-only territory, and honestly, some of those surf sessions are going to be more for watching than riding, if you know what I mean. The periods are very long (15-19 seconds), so the sets will be powerful but spaced out.
Thursday, September 10th, the swell dips a bit to 7ft from the S, but it’s getting hammered by a 12 mph cross-shore wind. It’s going to be a messy, choppy affair.
Saturday, September 12th, the swell is still up at 8ft, but the conditions are average. And finally, on Sunday, September 13th, the swell fades to 5ft with a light cross-shore wind.
So, looking at the whole 16 days: your best bets are Sunday morning, August 30th, for the clean, big-wave session, and the Saturday morning, September 5th, for a more moderate, still glassy day. The rest is either flat, blown out, or just too damn big for most of us.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
9304 | 6438 | 5387 | 3859 | 2898 | 2199 | 1487 | 826 | 758 | 311 | 189 | 146 | 79 | 67 | 102 | 125 | 109 | 134 | 126 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 1:03AM0.60m | 1:36PM0.58m | 1:32AM0.59m | 2:00PM0.58m | 2:02AM0.57m | 2:25PM0.57m | 2:35AM0.53m | 2:52PM0.55m | 3:11AM0.47m | 3:22PM0.51m | 3:56AM0.41m | 3:57PM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:24AM0.03m | 7:33PM0.11m | 7:49AM0.05m | 8:02PM0.11m | 8:14AM0.08m | 8:34PM0.11m | 8:39AM0.12m | 9:09PM0.13m | 9:06AM0.17m | 9:53PM0.16m | 9:34AM0.23m | 11:01PM0.20m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 |
9304 | 6438 | 5387 | 3859 | 2898 | 2199 | 1487 | 672 | 565 | 311 | 189 | 93 | 79 | 67 | 76 | 76 | 63 | 76 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1401 | 931 | 118 | 126 | 95 | 93 | 146 | 72 | 30 | 102 | 125 | 109 | 134 | 126 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | N 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 33 | 29 | 46 | 31 | 41 | 58 | 34 | 49 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | E 9 | N 7 | — | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
— | 449 | 673 | 832 | 943 | 1051 | — | 826 | 758 | — | — | 747 | 8 | — | 696 | — | 696 | 618 | 813 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 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.
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