La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.7° C
1.5° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,076 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 1.4m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 24th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for La Caffrine.

Right off the bat, I’m a bit torn. The water is sitting at 77°F today, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a nice little bonus. But the surfing? It’s a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with some real pulses but also a lot of waiting.

Friday the 24th starts off a bit average. The morning has a 7ft southerly swell, but the wind is cross, and the period is a short 9 seconds, so the energy is moderate (1181). It’s a beginner spot, but honestly, it’s nothing to write home about. The Friday afternoon is the real turnaround for this first day. The wind goes glassy, the swell drops to a clean 4ft from the southwest, and the period jumps to a very long 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy is strong (1206). This is the standout session for the first week. The swell matches the optimum direction, it’s clean, and it’s a good size for experienced surfers.

Saturday morning the 25th keeps the clean vibe with offshore wind and a 4ft SSW swell, but the period is still solid (13s). The energy is moderate (940). It’s a good option. Saturday afternoon gets messy with crosswind and a drop in quality.

Sunday is a write-off with cross-shore winds and choppy conditions, despite the big 19 to 20-second periods.

Monday the 27th is a big day, but it’s a problem. The swell jumps to 10ft from the southwest with a huge 16-second period. The energy is very strong (4011). The winds are glassy in the morning. But for a beginner spot, 10ft is too big – this is strictly for experts. It’s a monster, but not for the average punter.

Tuesday the 28th morning looks good again. A 5ft SSW swell, long period (18s), and glassy wind. The energy is strong (3382). This is clean, powerful, and a much better size for the experienced crew. That’s my next pick.

Wednesday the 29th is a dream for the quiet surfer. Zero wind, glassy as a mirror, with a 7ft SSW swell and a 14-second period. Energy is strong (1977). It’s a beautiful, clean day for those who can handle the size.

After that, the second week gets a bit messy. There’s a pulse on Thursday the 30th with a 5ft SW swell and glassy morning, but the afternoon brings rain and cross-onshore wind. Friday the 31st has bigger swell (8ft) but onshore wind, so it’s not clean.

Sunday the 2nd of August looks like another monster day with 12ft from the east-southeast, but again, that’s too big for a beginner spot. The energy is massive (4822). It’s beautiful and glassy, but only for the experts.

The real standout for the whole outlook, if you ask me, is Friday afternoon the 24th and Tuesday morning the 28th. The Monday the 27th and Sunday the 2nd are huge, but they’re a big ask. The Wednesday the 29th is a beautiful, quiet, glassy day for the experienced surfer.

There’s a lot of days with marginal conditions, especially in the second week, but when it’s on, it’s on. Just keep an eye on the tide for those bigger days, and don’t expect much from the later part of the forecast unless you’re ready for some cross-onshore chop.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
9
1.9
SSE
9
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SW
20
1.3
SSW
19
2.1
SW
17
3
SW
16
3
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16
2.3
SW
14
1.6
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
2.5
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16
2.2
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.1
SW
17
2
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
685
614
548
599
710
472
575
1216
2688
3976
3697
2263
1752
3788
2958
1933
1495
1151
689
2605
3797
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
WNW
5
NW
5
ENE
15
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
15
WNW
5
SE
5
SSE
5
SE
0
SSE
5
WNW
5
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5
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0
WSW
0
W
5
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5
WNW
5
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Wind State
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glassy
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cross-on
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glassy
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glassy
glassy
cross-on
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High Tide
11:55AM0.36m
10:16PM0.40m
12:10PM0.39m
10:58PM0.43m
12:27PM0.41m
11:31PM0.47m
12:44PM0.43m
00:00AM0.50m
1:04PM0.46m
00:28AM0.53m
1:25PM0.48m
00:55AM0.56m
1:47PM0.50m
1:22AM0.57m
Low Tide
4:18PM0.30m
5:12AM0.16m
5:04PM0.27m
5:42AM0.12m
5:37PM0.24m
6:11AM0.08m
6:06PM0.21m
6:38AM0.05m
6:33PM0.19m
7:05AM0.04m
7:00PM0.18m
7:30AM0.04m
7:26PM0.17m
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6:50
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5:57
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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