
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,843 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ at La Caffrine over the next couple of weeks. It’s not just one quick hit – we’ve got a slow simmer that builds into some proper moments if you’re patient.
The first real standout window kicks off on Wednesday the 12th of August. Early morning it’s glassy with a clean 5ft SSW groundswell, period a solid 14 seconds, and the combined energy sitting at 908 – that’s moderate, but with the wind dead still it’s going to feel like your own private session. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. That glassy streak holds into Thursday morning too, with 4ft SW swell and 526 energy. Pretty dreamy for a midweek paddle.
Now, Friday the 14th rolls in with a shift. The morning gets a bit lumpy, cross-on wind, 6ft SSW, but then Friday afternoon... that’s the sleeper hit. Glassy again, but the swell jumps to a 21-second period – that is proper long-period groundswell. It’s only 4ft, but that energy reading is 1967, which is moderate-strong. At a spot like this, that long period will wrap in cleanly, but it might make for some straight walls at a beach. Still, for an experienced surfer, that afternoon is the call of the week.
Saturday the 15th sees the swell push up to 8ft from the south, period 18 seconds, and energy reading a meaty 6537 – that’s strong. But the wind is onshore and the conditions are questionable. This is big for La Caffrine, and honestly, it’s probably more of a kite-flying show than a paddle session unless you’re a proper charger.
Sunday the 16th stays big – 8ft SSW at 16 seconds – but the afternoon cleans up with cross-off wind. That 3137 energy reading is still strong, and if you’ve got the nerve, Sunday afternoon could be a ripper for experts only.
Things settle into the start of the next week. Monday the 17th morning is glassy with 5ft S swell, energy at 1492 – clean, solid, and manageable. Tuesday the 18th stays glassy in the morning too, 4ft S swell, 781 energy. Nice and cruisy.
Then there’s a bit of a lull from Wednesday the 19th through the weekend. Swell drops to under 3ft, energy under 800. You’re looking at small, clean conditions but nothing to write home about. That’s a gap of about 4 days where it’s pretty flat. But don’t stress – it picks back up.
By Monday the 24th of August, we’ve got a return of proper energy. 5ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and energy reading 2264 – that’s strong. The wind is light and cross-off, making for clean, lined-up waves. Experienced surfers will be smiling. Tuesday the 25th morning goes glassy with 6ft SSW, energy at 1298. Still excellent.
Now, the far-out highlight – Wednesday the 26th of August. This one is a beast. The swell hits 12ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds, and energy reading a massive 5050. That is very strong. But the report says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. The afternoon holds at 10ft with glassy conditions and 4065 energy. For a beginner or intermediate, that’s a hard pass. For an expert wanting a hell-for-leather session, it might be the one – but it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.
Thursday the 27th wraps it up with 6ft S swell at 15 seconds, energy 3061, but a moderate cross-off breeze. Clean, big, but not as wild as the day before.
Overall, the best on offer is Friday the 14th afternoon – that glassy, long-period 4ft gem – and Monday the 24th for a bigger, clean, powerful session. The big stuff on the 26th is only for the brave, and only if it shapes up. La Caffrine is fairly consistent, so this dry spell mid-month isn’t the end of the world. Stay tuned.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
777 | 802 | 588 | 431 | 411 | 520 | 514 | 998 | 1015 | 1081 | 2598 | 4315 | 3972 | 3676 | 2836 | 1194 | 780 | 701 | 427 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 00:21AM0.59m | 1:22PM0.56m | 00:58AM0.61m | 1:53PM0.56m | 1:33AM0.61m | 2:20PM0.56m | 2:05AM0.58m | 2:44PM0.54m | 2:34AM0.54m | 3:03PM0.52m | 2:59AM0.49m | 3:19PM0.49m | 3:22AM0.43m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:52AM-0.03m | 6:59PM0.15m | 7:27AM-0.02m | 7:33PM0.14m | 7:58AM0.01m | 8:05PM0.14m | 8:27AM0.05m | 8:37PM0.15m | 8:52AM0.11m | 9:07PM0.17m | 9:11AM0.16m | 9:36PM0.20m | |||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
777 | 802 | 588 | 431 | 411 | 520 | 389 | 998 | 919 | 825 | 2598 | 4315 | 3972 | 3676 | 2836 | 988 | 780 | 577 | 427 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | SW 14 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | ESE 9 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
148 | 106 | 112 | 63 | 72 | 75 | 514 | 347 | 1015 | 1081 | 1730 | 1842 | 2136 | 17 | — | 1194 | 701 | 701 | 301 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 23 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | 6 | 43 | 171 | 59 | 40 | 33 | 384 | 566 | 380 | — | — | — | 18 | 11 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 314 | 43 | 348 | 58 | 301 | 355 | 232 | 57 | 124 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 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.
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