La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for La Caffrine.

Right off the bat, I’m a bit torn. The water is sitting at 77°F today, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a nice little bonus. But the surfing? It’s a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with some real pulses but also a lot of waiting.

Friday the 24th starts off a bit average. The morning has a 7ft southerly swell, but the wind is cross, and the period is a short 9 seconds, so the energy is moderate (1181). It’s a beginner spot, but honestly, it’s nothing to write home about. The Friday afternoon is the real turnaround for this first day. The wind goes glassy, the swell drops to a clean 4ft from the southwest, and the period jumps to a very long 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy is strong (1206). This is the standout session for the first week. The swell matches the optimum direction, it’s clean, and it’s a good size for experienced surfers.

Saturday morning the 25th keeps the clean vibe with offshore wind and a 4ft SSW swell, but the period is still solid (13s). The energy is moderate (940). It’s a good option. Saturday afternoon gets messy with crosswind and a drop in quality.

Sunday is a write-off with cross-shore winds and choppy conditions, despite the big 19 to 20-second periods.

Monday the 27th is a big day, but it’s a problem. The swell jumps to 10ft from the southwest with a huge 16-second period. The energy is very strong (4011). The winds are glassy in the morning. But for a beginner spot, 10ft is too big – this is strictly for experts. It’s a monster, but not for the average punter.

Tuesday the 28th morning looks good again. A 5ft SSW swell, long period (18s), and glassy wind. The energy is strong (3382). This is clean, powerful, and a much better size for the experienced crew. That’s my next pick.

Wednesday the 29th is a dream for the quiet surfer. Zero wind, glassy as a mirror, with a 7ft SSW swell and a 14-second period. Energy is strong (1977). It’s a beautiful, clean day for those who can handle the size.

After that, the second week gets a bit messy. There’s a pulse on Thursday the 30th with a 5ft SW swell and glassy morning, but the afternoon brings rain and cross-onshore wind. Friday the 31st has bigger swell (8ft) but onshore wind, so it’s not clean.

Sunday the 2nd of August looks like another monster day with 12ft from the east-southeast, but again, that’s too big for a beginner spot. The energy is massive (4822). It’s beautiful and glassy, but only for the experts.

The real standout for the whole outlook, if you ask me, is Friday afternoon the 24th and Tuesday morning the 28th. The Monday the 27th and Sunday the 2nd are huge, but they’re a big ask. The Wednesday the 29th is a beautiful, quiet, glassy day for the experienced surfer.

There’s a lot of days with marginal conditions, especially in the second week, but when it’s on, it’s on. Just keep an eye on the tide for those bigger days, and don’t expect much from the later part of the forecast unless you’re ready for some cross-onshore chop.

Rusty.

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