La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.9° C
2.0° 

La Caffrine surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Caffrine surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, S swell with 6,002 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s 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 (Aug 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s 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 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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 1.8m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 8th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 14th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 15th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on the coming swell window at La Caffrine.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of surf lining up. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 25°, so you’re in for a pleasant session.

Starting this Saturday, the 8th of August, we’re looking at a clean 4ft SSW groundswell with a long 18-second period. The wind is a light cross-off in the morning, turning glassy by the afternoon. This is a proper setup – the swell direction is right on the money for the break, and the combined energy is strong at 1792. It’s a bit of a step up in power, so it’s excellent for experienced surfers but might be a bit much for beginners.

That quality carries right into Sunday the 9th. Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon is the standout. We’ve got glassy conditions both mornings and afternoons, with a consistent 4ft to 5ft SW swell. The period is still long, dropping from 15 to 14 seconds, but the energy stays high (1354-1377). This is the sweet spot – clean, punchy, and the break is fairly consistent. Keep in mind, it’s an exposed spot, and crowds are sometimes a factor, but for this quality, it’s worth it.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th get a bit messy with cross-onshore winds, but Tuesday afternoon cleans up nicely with glassy conditions and a 4ft SW swell. The energy drops a bit (879), but it’s still very good. Wednesday the 12th is a similar story – a glassy afternoon with a 5ft SW swell.

The big boys show up on Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. We’re looking at a 10ft S swell on Friday morning with a very strong energy reading of 4130, and then Saturday morning hits with a 10ft S swell and a massive 19-second period, energy at 7864. This is expert territory. The swell is too big for this break for most, and the wind is cross-off, so it’s not giving you that perfect shape. Saturday afternoon goes even bigger – 13ft SSW with energy over 10000 – but the cross-shore chop will make it a messy beast.

The true standout is Sunday the 16th. Morning brings a glassy 8ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period. The energy is a massive 5084, but the wind is dead calm. This is exceptional for expert surfers. The wave is big and powerful, but with zero wind, the face will be smooth. This is the one to circle on the calendar. That afternoon turns onshore, so it’s a morning mission only.

After that, Monday the 17th returns to a clean 4ft SW swell with glassy conditions, and the energy is back to a solid 1699. Excellent for experienced surfers again. The rest of the week into the 22nd and 23rd offers a mix of glassy mornings and some cross-off winds, with swells ranging from 4ft to 7ft.

Overall, the best on offer is the glassy Sunday morning (16th) for the experts, and the Saturday afternoon through Sunday (8th-9th) stretch for the experienced crew. The gap around the 20th sees a big drop in energy and poor conditions, leaving a bit of a lull, but it picks right back up for the weekend after.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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4
4
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4
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2
2
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3
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
2.3
SSW
11
3
S
11
2.5
S
10
2
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
954
940
724
757
736
647
746
1109
962
746
757
777
802
715
545
520
700
1291
2193
1535
1194
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
SE
5
ESE
5
SE
5
SSW
0
S
10
WNW
10
SSW
5
S
5
WNW
5
S
0
S
10
NW
5
WNW
10
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:41AM0.39m
9:49PM0.45m
11:33AM0.45m
10:52PM0.50m
12:13PM0.50m
11:40PM0.55m
12:49PM0.53m
00:21AM0.59m
1:22PM0.56m
00:58AM0.61m
1:53PM0.56m
1:33AM0.61m
2:20PM0.56m
2:05AM0.58m
Low Tide
3:52PM0.28m
4:46AM0.10m
4:58PM0.23m
5:33AM0.03m
5:44PM0.20m
6:15AM-0.01m
6:23PM0.17m
6:52AM-0.03m
6:59PM0.15m
7:27AM-0.02m
7:33PM0.14m
7:58AM0.01m
8:05PM0.14m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:46
6:46
6:45
6:45
6:43
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:01
6:01
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6:02
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6:04
 mm
1
1
1
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
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23
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23
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23
23
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22
22
22
Feels °C
24
24
25
25
25
25
24
24
25
26
26
25
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25
23
23
23
21
20
20
22
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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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