La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for La Caffrine.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are looking up. The water is unusually warm right now, sitting at 77°, which is over 4° warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that difference, no doubt.

First up, Wednesday the 26th of August. It’s a bit of a wait, but that afternoon is the place to be. We’re looking at a 4ft SSW swell, but the real magic is the period – a massive 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it will be holding a lot of energy (1701). The wind goes glassy, so it’ll be smooth as silk. This is the standout session for the week. Keep in mind, with a period that long, it might be a bit straight at the beach, but for a spot like this, it’ll be clean.

Thursday the 27th sees a big jump in size. The swell hits 10ft on the morning and 12ft in the afternoon from the SSW (17 seconds). That’s a lot of power (5721 and 6364). The problem is, it’s too big for this break. The wind is cross-on, so it’s not going to be pretty. This is for the experts only, and even then, it’s a messy proposition.

Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are just massive. 13ft to 15ft of SSW swell. The wind is cross-off, which is clean, but the energy readings are through the roof (9139 to 11141). This is too big for La Caffrine. It’s a write-off for paddle surfing. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We get a bit of a reprieve on Sunday the 30th. The swell drops to 8ft on the morning from the S with a 14-second period (3531). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. Then in the afternoon it gets glassy with a 7ft SSW swell. This is a solid day for the intermediate to experienced crew.

Monday the 31st throws a curveball. The swell shifts to the ESE at 8ft, but the period drops to 9 seconds. That’s short-period wind swell, and the energy is weaker (1569). The morning is glassy, so it’s surfable, but it’s not the same quality as the groundswell we had.

After that, we hit a massive gap. From the 1st of September right through to the 3rd of September, the swell is tiny – under 3ft. The energy is weak (248 down to 156). It’s a flat spell. Nothing to ride.

Then on the 4th of September, things start to wake up again. The Friday afternoon is a standout later in the run. We get a 6ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period (2061) and glassy conditions. That’s a beautiful, clean wave. It’s the best of the second week.

The 5th of September holds up with a 7ft SW swell, but the period drops to 15 seconds. The morning has cross-shore wind, but the afternoon goes clean with a 6ft swell. It’s a good day.

Sunday the 6th of September is a write-off. A 25 mph SSE wind smashes the 8ft swell, making it a total mess. The energy is high (3307) but the wind is a killer.

We get another big pulse on the 7th and 8th of September. The 7th afternoon sees a 13ft S swell with a 17-second period and a massive energy reading of 16848. The 8th of September has a 16ft SSW swell (15908). This is again too big for the break. It’s clean with cross-off wind, but it’s a charge only for the pros.

The 9th of September gives us a final goodbye. A 10ft SSW swell in the morning drops to 8ft in the afternoon. It’s clean, but it’s still a bit big for the average surfer.

The main takeaway? Wednesday the 26th of August afternoon is your best bet for a clean, long-period glassy session. If you’re patient, Friday the 4th of September afternoon is also a cracker. Don’t bother with the huge days at the end of August – it’s too much for this break.

Rusty.

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