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La Caffrine surfForecast / Réunion / Reunion
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Caffrine surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
26.8° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (May 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 23rd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 23rd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 22nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 14 | |
497 | 347 | 194 | 302 | 536 | 1288 | 3345 | 2801 | 2540 | 1864 | 1357 | 2863 | 2816 | 2053 | 1344 | 1108 | 847 | 302 | 302 | 274 | 507 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:21PM0.42m | 3:17AM0.48m | 5:49PM0.39m | 4:12AM0.43m | 7:44PM0.40m | 5:50AM0.40m | 9:05PM0.42m | 8:10AM0.39m | 9:50PM0.45m | 9:38AM0.40m | 10:19PM0.47m | 10:33AM0.42m | 10:43PM0.49m | 11:13AM0.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:26PM0.28m | 10:35AM0.11m | 10:34PM0.32m | 11:53AM0.16m | 00:39AM0.34m | 1:25PM0.19m | 2:45AM0.31m | 2:42PM0.20m | 3:49AM0.27m | 3:35PM0.21m | 4:27AM0.22m | 4:14PM0.21m | 4:58AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 |
 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | 5:45 |
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Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 497 | 347 | 194 | 235 | 536 | 1288 | 3345 | 2801 | 2540 | 1864 | 1357 | 2863 | 2816 | 2053 | 1344 | 1108 | 847 | 302 | 302 | 274 | 507 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | S 22 | S 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 12 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 171 | 136 | 101 | 302 | 181 | 386 | 114 | 111 | — | 9 | 780 | 38 | 37 | 50 | 49 | 116 | 144 | 220 | 301 | 121 | 210 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 21 | SSE 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 34 | 26 | 161 | 196 | 280 | 181 | 114 | 4 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 50 | 49 | 93 | 9 | 165 | 128 | 118 | 71 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | SE 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | — | — | 10 | 192 | 124 | 57 | 56 | 153 | 66 | 49 | 66 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Réunion Island? If you are looking for accommodation near La Caffrine, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Réunion Island, consider staying in Saint-Leu which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Réunion Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Saint-Paul which is 16 km (10 miles) away, Saint-Louis, Le Port and La Possession.
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