La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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