
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 17,271 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period with SSW 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 (Sep 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.9m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the coming weeks at La Caffrine.
Right off the bat, we're looking at a fun little pulse of swell kicking off the period on Sunday the 6th. We've got a clean 4ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a nice long 13-second period. The water's sitting at a balmy 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you might not even need a spring suit. With glassy conditions and a light S wind at just 3 mph, this is about as clean as it gets. This is a standout session for anyone who's got a bit of experience under their belt, as the combined wave energy is strong (1070).
Monday the 7th sees the swell bump up to 8ft, but the wind swings cross-shore at 9 mph, putting a bit of chop on the face. The conditions are marginal, so not the pick of the window. Tuesday the 8th is where things get heavy. We're looking at a massive 13ft S swell with a 15-second period and a combined energy reading of 10658 – that's serious power. The winds are clean cross-off, but honestly, at this size, La Caffrine is for experts only. Beginners, stay on the beach.
Wednesday the 9th keeps the big 13ft SSW swell going with a very long 17-second period and energy still over 9000. Again, this is big and powerful, and the long period means it'll be looking for a point break or reef – this exposed beach setup might be a bit of a handful. Still, for the big-wave crew with a jet ski, this could be a go.
Things settle down by Thursday the 10th. The swell drops to a much more manageable 7ft from the SSW, the wind is a light cross-off, and the conditions are clean. A solid option for experienced surfers. Friday the 11th is a real gem for the morning – 7ft ESE swell, but with a shorter 9-second period. The key here is the glassy conditions with a whisper-light WSW wind. That's clean surf, but the short period means it might be a bit fat and crumbly on the takeoff.
Saturday the 12th chills out to 4ft. The morning is glassy and clean, but the swell energy is moderate (871). Sunday the 13th brings another pulse of quality – a 6ft SSW swell with an 18-second period. That is a very long period groundswell. It'll have plenty of push and shape, but at a beach break, it might wall up and close out a bit. The morning is glassy, so that's your window. The wind picks up in the afternoon to a cross-off at 9 mph.
From Monday the 14th onwards, we've got a solid run of clean surf in the 5ft to 7ft range, mostly SSW groundswell with decent periods. The wind stays cross-off for most sessions. The standout in this stretch is Thursday the 17th morning – an 8ft swell from the ESE, but more importantly, glassy conditions with a light SW wind. That's clean, punchy surf. The swell period is a shorter 8 seconds though, so it'll be more of a windswell feel.
The last few days into the 21st see the swell drop right off, with tiny 2ft waves and onshore wind. The run is over by then.
All in all, the best bet is hands down the glassy session on Sunday the 6th for that clean, smooth groundswell. For the bigger, more powerful stuff, point your board at Tuesday the 8th or Wednesday the 9th, but only if you know what you're doing. The morning of Sunday the 13th is another quality window if you can handle that long-period swell at a beach break.
Keep it salty, and I'll see you in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
552 | 1527 | 2242 | 2673 | 2383 | 3093 | 6869 | 17271 | 10246 | 7969 | 4833 | 1809 | 1255 | 791 | 697 | 550 | 705 | 736 | 822 | 634 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:03PM0.44m | 11:33AM0.48m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.28m | 4:45AM0.09m | 5:04PM0.23m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
552 | 1527 | 2242 | 2673 | 2383 | 3093 | 6869 | 17271 | 10246 | 7969 | 4833 | 1809 | 1255 | 647 | 550 | 168 | 422 | 736 | 822 | 547 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | S 18 | SW 26 | SW 23 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | SSE 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SW 20 |
480 | 33 | 45 | 620 | 329 | 1716 | 3781 | — | — | — | — | 1076 | 1079 | 507 | 290 | 210 | 705 | 135 | 30 | 634 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | S 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 16 | SE 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 13 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 |
38 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 101 | 43 | 82 | 15 | 21 | 12 | 49 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | S 7 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | 15 | 247 | 78 | 768 | 866 | 1032 | 864 | 776 | 979 | 791 | 697 | 550 | 586 | 363 | 318 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 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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