Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 17,682 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period with S 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 (Sep 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 22s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for La Caffrine. It’s a bit of a story, so let’s run it down.
The first real surf action kicks off on Monday the 7th, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid 8.2ft SSW swell rolling in, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which means heaps of energy and nice shaped waves, but the wind is a cross-shore from the SSE at 15 km/h, so it’s a little choppy. The water’s 76.1°F and a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. The combined energy is strong at 3341. It’s not the best of conditions, but it’s a start.
Tuesday the 8th is where things get interesting. The morning shows 8.2ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind has swung to a clean cross-offshore from the SE at 25 km/h. The energy jumps to 5130. But the real standout is Tuesday afternoon. The swell bumps up to 13.1ft from the south, with a 15-second period, and the wind is a punchy 35 km/h cross-offshore. The energy is massive at 12465. This is the standout session. The wind is clean, the swell is big, but fair warning: 13.1ft is expert territory only. This is not for the faint of heart or for beginners. The break is exposed, so it’ll be handling that energy. Expect crowds here, as it’s a spot that can get busy.
Wednesday the 9th is still on the big side. Morning and afternoon both show 13.1ft SSW swell, with the morning having a 17-second period and the afternoon also 17 seconds. Winds are cross-offshore at 25 km/h in the morning and a lighter 15 km/h in the afternoon. Energy is still massive at 11771 and 9570. Again, this is for experts. The swell is too big for most.
By Thursday the 10th, things settle down. The swell drops to 6.6ft and 6.9ft from the SSW and SSE, with periods around 13-14 seconds. Winds are light cross-offshore at 10 km/h. The energy is moderate at 4005 and 3204. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but the swell is still a bit much for beginners. The conditions are clean, though.
Friday the 11th is a step down. The swell is 6.9ft from the ESE in the morning, with a short 9-second period, and 4.6ft from the SSE in the afternoon with an 11-second period. Winds are light, 5-10 km/h cross-offshore. Energy is weaker at 1545 and 1039. It’s clean, but the waves are a bit weaker and more disorganized.
Now, Saturday the 12th is a real gem. Morning and afternoon are glassy, with zero wind or a light breeze from the WNW. The swell is 4.9ft from the south, with a 14-second period, and the energy is lower at 986 and 1085, but the quality of the surf is excellent. This is a standout for the week. Perfect conditions for a long session, clean waves, and the swell is manageable for a wider range of surfers. The water is still a touch warmer than average.
Sunday the 13th brings a bit of a letdown. The swell is 5.9ft to 6.9ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period, but the wind is a cross-shore from the SSE at 5 km/h in the morning, then a moderate cross-offshore at 20 km/h in the afternoon. The energy is moderate at 2278 and 2256, but the conditions are a bit marginal. Not the best.
Monday the 14th through Tuesday
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2383 | 3093 | 8047 | 17682 | 10365 | 8661 | 5036 | 1667 | 1255 | 898 | 660 | 531 | 917 | 1077 | 826 | 1432 | 2147 | 2008 | 1389 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:54PM0.51m | 12:01PM0.52m | 11:34PM0.56m | 12:28PM0.56m | 00:09AM0.59m | 12:53PM0.58m | 00:42AM0.61m | 1:16PM0.59m | 1:12AM0.60m | 1:36PM0.58m | 1:40AM0.57m | 1:54PM0.57m | 2:05AM0.53m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:24AM0.04m | 5:38PM0.18m | 5:58AM0.01m | 6:09PM0.15m | 6:29AM0.01m | 6:40PM0.12m | 6:58AM0.02m | 7:09PM0.10m | 7:24AM0.05m | 7:38PM0.10m | 7:48AM0.09m | 8:05PM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 2383 | 3093 | 8047 | 17682 | 10365 | 8661 | 5036 | 1667 | 1255 | 734 | 546 | 373 | 917 | 1077 | 826 | 1432 | 2147 | 2008 | 1389 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 26 | SW 23 | SW 21 | — | S 16 | — | — | SSE 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | ESE 8 | SSW 22 | SSW 13 | S 12 | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | 329 | 1716 | 3781 | — | 422 | — | — | 1358 | 1079 | 507 | 290 | 202 | 149 | 13 | 185 | 613 | 365 | — | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | S 18 | ESE 9 | SW 13 | SW 24 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 90 | 160 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 43 | 66 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | S 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 12 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 12 | 362 | 637 | 969 | 984 | 1401 | 1027 | 1003 | 1152 | 898 | 660 | 531 | 132 | 355 | 220 | 205 | 137 | 400 | 148 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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