Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 12,237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey mates, Rusty back at ya. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the radar for La Caffrine, kicking off this Friday morning, 21 August. This isn’t a tease; the swell is here and it’s hanging around.
The water temperature is about 77°F, which feels a touch warmer than average for the calendar – real nice, no rubber needed.
Friday morning, 21 August – A clean start. We’ve got a 4ft SSW groundswell running on a 14-second period with glassy conditions. The wave energy is moderate (739), but that long period and clean surface will give you some smooth, lined-up rides. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but expect a few other folks in the water.
Saturday, 22 August – The swell pushes up to 6ft, still from the SSW, with a solid 14-second interval. Energy jumps nicely (1188), and with glassy conditions all day, this is a top-tier session for anyone with some experience.
Sunday, 23 August – This is the big one for the first week. Swell hits 8ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The water goes flat calm in the morning. Energy is huge at 2590, and the call is excellent for experienced surfers. If you’ve got the skills, the morning glass-off is mandatory. It’s too big for beginners.
Monday, 24 August – Just as good. It holds at 8ft, shifting slightly to the SSW, with energy still massive (2495). Conditions are glassy in the morning. Another killer day for the experienced crew.
Tuesday, 25 August – Drops to 6ft, but still clean in the morning with light winds. The afternoon gets a bit of a crosswind, so get out before lunch.
Wednesday, 26 August – A smaller morning with 5ft SW swell and glass, good for a fun session. The afternoon serves up a 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period (energy 1521) – it’ll be powerful for the size, but those long-period lines can be tricky.
Thursday, 27 August – Swell back up to 8ft with a very long 17-second period (energy 4141) in the morning, but the wind is onshore. Afternoon is 6ft and 18 seconds (energy 4155), but a 12 mph cross-shore wind makes it rough.
Friday, 28 August – Warning: the swell is predicted to be 16ft from the SSW. Energy is insane (12,237). It’s too big for this break. Experts only, and with caution. Saturday, 29 August is 15ft then 13ft – still way too big.
Sunday, 30 August – The recovery. Morning is still 10ft with a cross-onshore breeze. The afternoon is the second standout: 8ft from the S on a 14-second period, with flat calm seas and glassy conditions (energy 2650). If you missed last Sunday, this is your shot. Excellent for experienced surfers.
From Monday, 31 August onward, we settle into a nice run. Monday morning is 4ft SSW, glassy. Tuesday, 1 September is tiny at 2ft SW but clean – perfect for a beginner or a longboard. Wednesday, 2 September offers a 4ft SW groundswell with glassy morning conditions (energy 572).
The end of the outlook fades a little with smaller, wind-affected waves Thursday through Saturday morning, but Saturday afternoon, 5 September signs off with a clean 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions (energy 1367). A beauty to close it out.
Best Bet: Sunday morning, 23 August. The 8ft SW groundswell with flat calm is the premier session.
Second Pick: Sunday afternoon, 30 August. The 8ft S swell with a glass-off is a serious contender.
The surf is consistent once it starts Friday, so you won't be staring at flat water for long.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 668 | 659 | 924 | 1150 | 1099 | 1650 | 2590 | 2290 | 1950 | 2441 | 2278 | 1427 | 1083 | 937 | 822 | 611 | 828 | 2411 | 4108 | 2247 | 8077 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:25PM0.36m | 12:18PM0.37m | 10:24PM0.37m | 12:07PM0.39m | 10:54PM0.42m | 12:11PM0.43m | 11:20PM0.47m | 12:21PM0.46m | 11:44PM0.52m | 12:36PM0.50m | 00:09AM0.56m | 12:54PM0.53m | 00:36AM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:46AM0.21m | 4:53PM0.31m | 5:06AM0.16m | 5:08PM0.27m | 5:28AM0.12m | 5:28PM0.23m | 5:51AM0.08m | 5:51PM0.20m | 6:14AM0.05m | 6:15PM0.17m | 6:37AM0.04m | 6:40PM0.15m | |||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 668 | 659 | 924 | 1150 | 1099 | 1650 | 2590 | 2290 | 1950 | 2441 | 2278 | 1427 | 1083 | 937 | 822 | 611 | 544 | 2411 | 4108 | 1850 | 8077 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 18 | ENE 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | — |
| kJ | 41 | 25 | 11 | 21 | 246 | 803 | 31 | 30 | 418 | 20 | 217 | 125 | 39 | 187 | 178 | 154 | 828 | 57 | 33 | 2247 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | SSW 17 | S 11 | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | — |
| kJ | 30 | 26 | 5 | 17 | 48 | 45 | — | — | 19 | — | 19 | 19 | — | 19 | — | 193 | 149 | 17 | 20 | 20 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | 38 | 106 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 15 |
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