Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,708 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) 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 0.2m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at what’s on the cards for La Caffrine. This is an exposed beginner-friendly spot, and the water is sitting at a warm 77°F which is about 2°F above normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus.
The forecast kicks off Friday, July 3rd, and we’re in for a treat straight away. Friday afternoon is looking prime with a clean 4ft SW groundswell, a solid 13-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a hefty (1159). It’s excellent, clean surf for those with a bit of experience.
Saturday morning, July 4th, keeps the dream alive. The swell pushes up a notch to 6ft from the SSW, still glassy, and the energy is still strong (1124). This is the best of the early run. By Saturday afternoon the swell drops back slightly to 5ft, still clean.
Sunday the 5th is a step down. The morning brings a long-period 5ft SW swell at 16 seconds, but a light cross-shore wind messes with the glass. The afternoon sees a jump in size to 8ft, which is getting big for this break, and still with that cross-shore wind. The energy is cranking (2573), but the conditions are just marginal.
Monday the 6th through to Tuesday the 7th sees the wind pick up. Monday is a choppy 7ft, and Tuesday morning jumps to a stormy 8ft. Tuesday afternoon the swell hits 10ft with a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore wind – that’s expert-only territory and way too big for a spot like this. The energy is massive (3834), but frankly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Things clean up again on Wednesday, July 8th. The swell drops back to a manageable 7ft from the S with a clean cross-offshore breeze. That’s back to being excellent for experienced surfers.
Thursday, July 9th brings a brief return to glassy conditions in the morning with a 5ft SSE swell, but the afternoon drops off to a weak 2ft.
Friday, July 10th is another glassy gem, with a 4ft SW swell in the morning and a 4ft in the afternoon. Good shape, clean faces.
Now, the real standout in the whole window is Saturday, July 11th. The morning session is glassy with a solid 7ft SSW groundswell at 14 seconds. The energy is pumping (1878) and the conditions are perfect. This is the one to circle.
Sunday, July 12th is a monster day but for the wrong reasons. We’re looking at a massive 12ft SSW groundswell with an ultra-long 17-second period. The combined energy is off the charts (7809). It’s glassy, but it’s way, way too big for this break. Experts only, if anyone is brave enough.
Monday, July 13th is still huge, but by the afternoon the swell drops to 8ft and a clean cross-offshore wind returns, making it excellent for the hard crew again.
The rest of the second week sees the swell bounce around. Tuesday, July 14th afternoon is a glassy 6ft with a long 16-second period – very good. Wednesday, July 15th gets a bit wind-affected. Thursday, July 16th morning is glassy at 6ft again. Friday, July 17th starts glassy but small, and the weekend of July 18th offers clean, cross-offshore waves in the 3ft to 4ft range, but it’s tapering off.
So, to sum it up: Saturday the 11th is your red-letter day. Get in the water early for that glassy 7ft SSW groundswell. Friday the 3rd and Saturday the 4th are your best bets in the near term.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 609 | 1159 | 1061 | 902 | 649 | 1165 | 2527 | 2238 | 1475 | 1167 | 1354 | 2130 | 2268 | 1400 | 934 | 754 | 473 | 365 | 274 | 435 | 549 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:33AM0.53m | 3:35PM0.47m | 3:08AM0.51m | 4:12PM0.47m | 3:49AM0.48m | 4:56PM0.47m | 4:43AM0.44m | 5:53PM0.46m | 6:03AM0.40m | 7:06PM0.46m | 8:04AM0.38m | 8:31PM0.47m | 9:59AM0.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:36PM0.22m | 9:13AM0.10m | 9:11PM0.23m | 9:44AM0.12m | 9:55PM0.24m | 10:21AM0.15m | 10:54PM0.25m | 11:09AM0.19m | 00:20AM0.25m | 12:20PM0.22m | 2:07AM0.23m | 2:01PM0.24m | 3:36AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 |
 | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | 5:51 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 609 | 1159 | 1061 | 902 | 649 | 1165 | 2527 | 2238 | 1475 | 1167 | 1354 | 2130 | 2268 | 1400 | 934 | 754 | 473 | 365 | 250 | 435 | 549 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | E 9 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SSE 14 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 481 | 79 | 63 | 36 | 33 | 561 | 28 | 6 | 168 | 343 | 154 | 58 | 208 | 118 | 171 | 138 | 88 | 109 | 274 | 159 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SSE 15 | SW 10 | SW 18 | ESE 9 | SW 12 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 69 | — | — | 2 | 30 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 38 | 96 | 154 | 78 | 208 | 121 | — | 21 | 16 | 157 | 70 | 93 | 56 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 120 | 254 | 255 | 1150 | 890 | 567 | 574 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
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