La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.3° C
0.8° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,921 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 20th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking at La Caffrine.

First up, the water temp is sittin’ about average for this time of year, so no weird surprises. The week starts off a bit meh, but patience is gonna pay off. Thursday the 16th has a small clean morning wave – 2ft of south swell (10 seconds period) with a light cross-off breeze, giving you smooth lines. The combined energy is moderate (279). It’s not huge, but it’s rideable for a beginner.

Friday the 17th picks up a bit more size, 3ft to 4ft, but the wind turns cross-on, and the period is long (16-17 seconds), which means the waves might be a bit fat and straight at this spot. The energy is strong (569-872), but it’s a bit messy.

Saturday the 18th stays small and cross-on, not worth your time.

Now, Sunday the 19th morning is a real turn-up: clean 3ft swell from the southwest, 16 seconds, with a light cross-off from the southeast. The water is glassy, the energy is pumping (572), and the set waves will have some real push. That’s a good session.

But the real standout? Monday the 20th. No wind at all in the morning, glassy as a mirror, with 6ft of SSW groundswell at 14 seconds. The energy is cracking (1446). That’s a solid, powerful wave for experienced surfers. The afternoon is even bigger at 7ft, still glassy. This is the best of the first week.

Tuesday the 21st morning is another glassy jewel – 5ft, 12 seconds, clean as. The energy is strong (891). A great follow-up.

Wednesday the 22nd is a stunner again: glassy in the morning, 7ft of SSW swell at 12 seconds, energy is massive (1815). The afternoon stays glassy with 7ft. This is high-quality, powerful surf.

Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th keep the run going with glassy mornings and solid 5ft to 6ft waves, excellent energy. The 24th morning has a very long 16-second period, which will really unload on the reef – expect some long, powerful lines.

Saturday the 25th stays glassy all day, 4ft to 5ft, very clean.

Now, a word on Sunday the 26th: the swell jumps to 10ft in the morning. That’s way too big for this break – it’s a warning for big-wave chargers only. The energy is insane (3756). The afternoon drops to 8ft, but still expert territory.

Monday the 27th still has 7ft, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean and powerful for experienced surfers.

The real gem of the whole outlook? Thursday the 30th. Glassy calm, 8ft of SSW groundswell, 17-second period. The energy is massive (4096). That’s a proper, world-class set-up for experts. The afternoon is glassy too, 8ft, 16 seconds. If you can handle it, that’s the day.

The 31st has a smaller 7ft but the wind turns cross-shore, so it’s a bit less clean.

There’s a gap at the start of the period, but overall, this is a solid run of surf. The 20th, 22nd, and 30th are the true standouts – glassy, powerful, and clean. Crowds are sometimes here, so you might have some company on the best days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
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(10 max)
2
2
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1
2
1
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1
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2
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2
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4
4
4
3
1
3
4
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SE
9
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SE
9
0.9
S
17
1.3
S
16
1.2
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
SSW
11
0.7
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
2.2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
11
2
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
98
85
77
443
822
593
334
209
257
462
472
549
1408
1752
1126
722
483
638
1154
1532
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSW
5
SSE
5
SE
10
SSE
10
ESE
0
WNW
5
SW
0
NNE
0
SE
10
SSE
5
SE
0
SSW
5
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
1:48AM0.59m
2:57PM0.52m
2:26AM0.57m
3:32PM0.50m
3:01AM0.54m
4:04PM0.48m
3:35AM0.49m
4:32PM0.46m
4:07AM0.43m
4:58PM0.43m
4:44AM0.37m
5:29PM0.41m
6:03AM0.32m
6:28PM0.39m
Low Tide
8:26AM-0.01m
8:29PM0.19m
9:03AM0.04m
9:07PM0.21m
9:37AM0.09m
9:46PM0.23m
10:08AM0.16m
10:29PM0.25m
10:35AM0.21m
11:24PM0.27m
10:58AM0.26m
1:04AM0.28m
11:13AM0.30m
part cloud
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rain showers
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6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:53
5:53
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:55
 mm
2
4
Temp °C
23
25
24
23
24
23
22
23
23
22
23
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21
22
22
21
23
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22
23
22
Feels °C
24
25
24
23
26
24
23
24
24
23
24
23
22
24
24
23
25
23
23
25
24
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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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