La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.6°C
1.7° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 12,505 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 9th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. We’ve only got one spot to talk about in this region: La Caffrine. It’s a beginner-friendly break that’s fairly consistent, exposed to the swell, and with an optimum direction from SSW.

Right now, the water’s sitting at 76.3°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a nice little bonus for a paddle.

Let’s be straight, the first few days are pretty average. Wednesday morning (2nd) you’ve got a tiny 2.6 ft swell from the SE with a short 9-second period, and it’s glassy, but it’s weak. Combined energy is only 174, so it’s puny. That afternoon, the swell drops to 1.6 ft, but the period jumps to 14 seconds from the SW, and it cleans up nicely. It’s small, but glassy conditions make it a fun little cruiser for beginners. Thursday morning (3rd) keeps that small glassy vibe with 2.0 ft at 13 seconds, again from the SW. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s clean.

Friday afternoon (4th) is where things start to get interesting. That swell builds to 4.9 ft from the SSW with a 17-second period – that is a legit groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 1356, which is solid. And the wind goes glassy. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 4.9 ft, it’s pushing the limit for beginners. Saturday morning (5th) is even better: 5.6 ft from the SW with 14 seconds, glassy winds, energy at 1239. That’s the standout of the first week. Clean, strong, and that long period will give you some proper shape. This is the call for anyone who can handle it.

We get a nice stretch through Sunday (6th) with clean 4.3 ft glassy conditions morning and afternoon – really consistent and user-friendly. But then Monday (7th) gets messy. The swell jumps to 6.9 ft, but the wind switches to cross-shore, and by afternoon it’s 8.2 ft with a moderate cross-chop. Not ideal.

Tuesday and Wednesday (8th and 9th) are a write-off for paddle surfing. The swell hits 11.5 ft from the SSW with a 15-17 second period. That’s an absolute monster, and combined energy is through the roof – 7104 on Tuesday morning. The file says it’s too big for this break, and I agree. This setup would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

It settles down from Thursday (10th) morning with 7.5 ft from the SSW, but this time the wind is cross-offshore and clean. That’s 2642 energy, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. Friday (11th) drops to 3.6 ft, but the wind gets fresh and the quality fades. Saturday (12th) morning is a beauty though – 4.9 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period and glassy calm winds. That’s another standout. Clean, strong, and that long period will reel you in. Afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a moderate breeze.

The second week starts to wind down. Sunday (13th) and Monday (14th) are average with small swells and onshore or cross-shore winds. Monday afternoon does show a rogue 4.9 ft swell with a very long 21-second period from the SSW, but the wind is light cross-shore. It’s tempting, but a period that long can break straight at beach breaks, so be wary.

Then, Tuesday the 15th of September is a real highlight. Morning session: 8.2 ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze. Combined energy of 3506. That’s excellent for experienced surfers, and the conditions are clean. Wednesday (16th) morning also delivers with 6.2 ft glassy from the SSW, and Thursday (17th) morning rounds it out with 8.2 ft clean cross-offshore again.

If I’m picking the true standouts, it has to be Saturday morning the 5th of September and Saturday morning the 12th of September. Both have solid swell from the SSW, good height for experienced surfers, and glassy or very light winds. The water’s warm, the energy is up, and the crowds are something I’d keep an eye on – it’s a beginner spot that gets a bit busy sometimes, but for those sessions, the quality will thin the pack out.

The second week has a few big days, but nothing beats that clean, long-period swell with offshore winds. If you’re around for the 15th, that Tuesday morning is a serious option too.

Stay stoked, and pick your windows.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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0.8
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0.5
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0.6
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19
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3.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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132
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446
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1415
1187
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1117
1752
2489
3981
5687
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Wind (km/h)
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SE
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SSE
5
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High Tide
3:22PM0.51m
3:56AM0.41m
3:57PM0.46m
5:20AM0.34m
4:56PM0.41m
10:41AM0.36m
8:20PM0.39m
11:04AM0.42m
10:03PM0.44m
11:33AM0.48m
10:54PM0.51m
12:01PM0.52m
11:34PM0.56m
Low Tide
9:53PM0.16m
9:34AM0.23m
11:01PM0.20m
10:00AM0.29m
1:54AM0.21m
2:45PM0.33m
3:53AM0.15m
4:22PM0.28m
4:45AM0.09m
5:04PM0.23m
5:24AM0.04m
5:38PM0.18m
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Temp °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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