La Caffrine Surf Break

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

Issued: 3 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.7° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,963 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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 (Jul 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 7th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 7th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 12th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and miles per hour. Let's break down La Caffrine.

The first real action hits Tuesday the 7th with a swell around 6 feet from the south on a 12-second period. A 16 mph cross-offshore breeze from the SE is blowing, and the water's about 77°F, which is a touch warmer than average. The combined energy is strong at 1600. By afternoon, it jumps to 10 feet from the south with a 19 mph cross-off – that’s just too big for this spot, and the energy goes ballistic at 2756.

Wednesday the 8th morning brings a 7-foot S swell with a light 3 mph cross-shore – clean but a bit jumbled from the short period. The real gem is Wednesday afternoon: 8 feet from the ESE with a 9-second period, but the wind goes glassy. That’s clean, punchy waves. The energy is 1828. This is the best bet in the first week for experienced surfers. Crowds can pop up sometimes here.

Thursday the 9th drops to a 5-foot SSE swell with a light onshore breeze – not good. Friday the 10th morning is a surprise: 4 feet from the SW but with a very long 15-second period and glassy conditions. Energy is 652. That long period groundswell is built for a point or reef, but if the tide’s right, it could be a sneaky session.

Saturday the 11th kicks back up to 6 feet from the SW with a 15-second period, but it’s onshore and messy. Energy is 1329. Sunday the 12th morning is for the brave: 8 feet from the SW, 15-second period, glassy – that’s expert territory only, with energy at 2900. Powerful stuff.

The next week has a few clean windows. Monday the 13th afternoon goes glassy with a 6-foot SW swell – 14-second period, energy 1491, clean and solid for experienced folks. Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th mornings are both in the 4-5-foot range from the SW/SSW with glassy conditions – nice but not huge. Energy is 600-711.

Then things go quiet from Thursday the 16th through Saturday the 18th, with waves dropping below 3 feet – a few days of flatness. Sunday the 19th afternoon sees a 3-foot SSW swell return with a very long 16-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. Energy is 545 – weak but clean. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st stay around 4-4 feet with clean conditions and moderate energy around 500-676.

The long-range standout is Wednesday the 22nd morning: 5 feet from the SSW, long 16-second period, glassy calm, and 1004 energy. That one’s got shape and glass – better for a point or reef, but if it lines up, it’ll be a joy. It’s about a week and a half out, so don't get too excited yet, but mark it.

Best waves of the outlook? Wednesday afternoon the 8th and Sunday morning the 12th – both for experienced surfers. Wednesday the 22nd is the distant promise.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
!
2
3
4
4
2
1
2
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
12
3
S
12
2.4
S
12
2
S
11
2.4
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
9
1.4
SSE
10
1.1
S
11
0.6
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
989
2340
1562
951
909
1109
386
275
188
525
606
864
1271
1426
1570
2860
2784
2265
1736
1491
1089
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
30
SE
25
SE
5
S
5
ESE
5
NNW
5
WNW
5
SW
5
SE
0
WNW
5
S
5
NNW
5
W
10
WNW
0
NW
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
5
SW
0
ENE
0
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
5:53PM0.46m
6:03AM0.40m
7:06PM0.46m
8:04AM0.38m
8:31PM0.47m
9:59AM0.40m
9:46PM0.49m
11:13AM0.44m
10:47PM0.52m
12:08PM0.48m
11:39PM0.55m
12:56PM0.51m
00:26AM0.58m
Low Tide
11:09AM0.19m
00:20AM0.25m
12:20PM0.22m
2:07AM0.23m
2:01PM0.24m
3:36AM0.17m
3:35PM0.24m
4:40AM0.10m
4:45PM0.22m
5:33AM0.04m
5:40PM0.19m
6:20AM-0.01m
6:28PM0.18m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:50
5:50
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
 mm
3
8
1
Temp °C
22
21
21
22
22
22
23
22
22
24
23
22
24
24
23
23
21
23
24
23
23
Feels °C
18
16
17
22
23
23
24
23
24
25
24
24
25
25
25
25
23
24
26
26
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
12
0.6
SW
16
2.4
S
12
2
S
11
1.9
SSE
10
1.9
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.1
S
11
0.9
SE
9
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
989
208
1562
951
698
651
386
275
138
525
606
864
1271
1426
1570
2860
2784
2265
1736
1491
1089
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSE
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
42
208
156
171
167
88
109
86
188
97
59
171
44
46
171
40
40
77
43
46
46
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SE
14
0.4
SE
15
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.5
SW
13
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.6
SE
8
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
11
0.5
SE
8
0.1
E
16
Energy kJ
78
121
102
54
17
15
85
78
30
30
58
14
3
33
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
7
3
S
12
2.2
ESE
8
1.6
E
8
2.4
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
9
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.6
E
9
Energy kJ
491
2340
568
324
909
1109
278
269
363
459
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
3
3
2
1
2
3
3
4
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
13
13
13
1
1
1
13
14
1
1
1
1
7
11
1
1
14
13
13
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
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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).

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