
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 15s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but I'll switch it up for my mates who think in feet and miles.
So, for La Caffrine: it’s a fairly consistent, exposed break that loves a SSW swell. The water is running a touch warmer than usual for July – about 77°F, which is about 3°F above average, so that's notable.
The swell kicks in Monday afternoon, July 27, with a solid 10ft SW swell and a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is strong at 4461, meaning heaps of power. The wind is light cross from the SSE, but honestly, at that size and period, it’s going to be too big for this break. Experts only, and it’s a push. Tuesday morning, July 28, is where I’d set the alarm. The swell drops to 7ft from the SW, still a great 14-second period, and the wind is glassy from the W. This is the standout – clean, powerful, and for the experienced crew. The energy is still healthy at 3460. Tuesday afternoon gets wind-affected, so get in early.
Wednesday morning, July 29, is glassy again with 7ft SSW swell and a 14-second period – another excellent session. The energy is 1952. Thursday afternoon, July 30, shows 6ft SSW swell at 16 seconds with glassy conditions, despite some rain showers. The energy is 1812. Friday morning, July 31, is glassy again with 6ft SSW swell, so there’s a good run of clean waves.
There’s a gap from Saturday, August 1 through Monday, August 3, where the wind turns onshore, and while the swell is still 4ft to 6ft, the quality drops. It’s marginal. Tuesday, August 4, sees a real drop – only 2ft with energy at 371, a bit of a lull. But from Wednesday afternoon, August 5, things look interesting again. The wind goes clean cross-off from the SE, and we get 4ft SSW swell at 15 seconds – excellent for experienced surfers, with energy at 1423.
Thursday, August 6 brings a dodgy 7ft ESE windswell with a short 9-second period and cross-shore wind – pretty average, with energy at 1136. The following days see moderate breezes and cross-off winds, with swells around 6ft from the SW, but the period is good on Sunday, August 9 and Monday, August 10, around 14-18 seconds. The energy on Monday morning, August 10 is 2788, which is strong. The wind stays clean cross-off.
The second standout is Tuesday morning, August 11. Glassy conditions from the NW, a solid 6ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and energy at 1831. That morning is the best bet of the second week. The afternoon goes cross-shore, but the morning should be magic.
Beginners, stay away – anything over 5ft here is pushing it, and we’re well above that most days. The long-period groundswells (over 15 seconds) work great at this reef but can make beach breaks tricky. There’s plenty of power on offer, just pick your windows. The energy values are strong, mostly between 1455 and 4461.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
4433 | 1226 | 1728 | 3185 | 2546 | 1906 | 1411 | 1151 | 722 | 1765 | 1799 | 1677 | 1571 | 1358 | 1763 | 1693 | 1143 | 1405 | 2097 | 1397 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:00AM0.50m | 1:04PM0.46m | 00:28AM0.53m | 1:25PM0.48m | 00:55AM0.56m | 1:47PM0.50m | 1:22AM0.57m | 2:10PM0.52m | 1:50AM0.57m | 2:34PM0.53m | 2:19AM0.56m | 3:01PM0.53m | 2:51AM0.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:06PM0.21m | 6:38AM0.05m | 6:33PM0.19m | 7:05AM0.04m | 7:00PM0.18m | 7:30AM0.04m | 7:26PM0.17m | 7:55AM0.04m | 7:53PM0.17m | 8:19AM0.06m | 8:22PM0.17m | 8:44AM0.08m | 8:54PM0.18m | |||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
4433 | 1226 | 1728 | 3185 | 2546 | 1906 | 1411 | 1151 | 722 | 1765 | 1799 | 1677 | 1571 | 1358 | 1763 | 1693 | 1143 | 1405 | 2097 | 1397 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SW 17 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 18 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 | S 20 |
28 | 966 | 1714 | 256 | 101 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 679 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 36 | 329 | 16 | 15 | 616 | 444 | 28 | 119 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 10 | ESE 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 12 | — | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 |
— | 19 | 18 | 200 | 53 | 96 | 66 | 62 | 54 | — | 106 | 65 | 63 | 32 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 27 | — | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
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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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