Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 10,920 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SE 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 (Sep 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for La Caffrine.
The forecast starts with a bit of a flat spell. The first surfable day is Wednesday the 2nd of September, but honestly, it’s barely a ripple and the conditions are marginal, so I wouldn’t rush out. The real action starts to build from the weekend.
Thursday the 3rd, early morning sees a small 2ft SSW groundswell with a long 13-second period, but it’s only for the patient surfer. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 77°F.
Friday the 4th afternoon, things get more interesting. A solid 5ft SW groundswell, period around 17 seconds, rolls in. The combined swell energy is strong (1476), but the wind swings onshore, so expect bumpy faces. It’s a bit messy, but the energy is there.
Saturday the 5th keeps the 5-6ft SW swell going, with lighter cross and cross-onshore breezes. The swell period drops to 14 seconds, which still has good shape potential, but the wind is not ideal.
The standout of the whole run is Sunday the 6th, first light. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the NW, and we’ve got a clean 4ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period. The water will be glassy, the combined energy is moderate (882), and for a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, this is your window. It won’t be epic size, but it’ll be perfect and clean. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Monday the 7th is for experts only. The swell jumps to 8ft to 10ft, with a 15-second period from the SSW. The combined energy is massive (2650 and 3854), but the forecast notes it’s just too big for this break. Cross-shore winds up to 12 mph will chop things up. Steer clear unless you’re a charger and know the break.
Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are an absolute beast mode – 12ft to 13ft SSW groundswells, periods of 15 to 18 seconds, and massive combined energy up to 9430. The wind is clean cross-off, but this is way too big for La Caffrine. The forecast says it’s too big for the break. Leave it for the tow crews or watch from the cliffs.
Things ease up Thursday the 10th morning. A 6ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period and glassy conditions – that’s excellent for experienced surfers, with clean 5ft sets carrying through the afternoon.
Friday the 11th afternoon is another glassy surprise: a 5ft SSE swell with zero wind. It’s not the biggest, but the calm, clean surface makes it a fun session. Swell period is 10 seconds, so a mix of ground and wind swell.
From Saturday the 12th onward, it fades, but Tuesday the 15th of September offers a promising morning for experienced surfers: 7ft S swell with a 11-second period, combined energy of 1179, and clean cross-off winds. This is solid, powerful surf.
The final week shows a pattern of oversized swell (10ft to 12ft) from the SSW again on the 16th, and a drop to a more manageable 6-6ft by Thursday the 17th, but with onshore wind.
Overall, the absolute best session is Sunday the 6th of September for clean, glassy beginner-to-intermediate waves. For the more experienced lot, Thursday the 10th morning is a gem with glassy, 6ft groundswell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 109 | 119 | 109 | 132 | 146 | 446 | 1417 | 1415 | 1187 | 816 | 711 | 609 | 552 | 1361 | 2585 | 3854 | 2453 | 5025 | 6060 | 5969 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:56AM0.41m | 3:57PM0.46m | 5:20AM0.34m | 4:56PM0.41m | 10:41AM0.36m | 8:20PM0.39m | 11:04AM0.42m | 10:03PM0.44m | 11:33AM0.48m | 10:54PM0.51m | 12:01PM0.52m | 11:34PM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:53PM0.16m | 9:34AM0.23m | 11:01PM0.20m | 10:00AM0.29m | 1:54AM0.21m | 2:45PM0.33m | 3:53AM0.15m | 4:22PM0.28m | 4:45AM0.09m | 5:04PM0.23m | 5:24AM0.04m | 5:38PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 102 | 70 | 25 | 132 | 146 | 175 | 1417 | 1415 | 1187 | 816 | 711 | 609 | 552 | 1361 | 2585 | 3854 | 2453 | 5025 | 6060 | 4823 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SSW 19 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 18 | 119 | 109 | 58 | 29 | 446 | 59 | 81 | 52 | 38 | 37 | 240 | 390 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 171 | 1083 | 2658 | 4612 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 10 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 15 | SW 13 | — | E 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 47 | 67 | 70 | 19 | 55 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 32 | 17 | 45 | — | 8 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | E 10 | E 9 | S 14 |
| kJ | 109 | 942 | 786 | 51 | 697 | 660 | 685 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 261 | 118 | 80 | 5969 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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