La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.7°C
1.8° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 4th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 4th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, checkin' in from the home break. Let's get into it.

The overall pattern is building up to a solid, extended period of decent swell with some real standout sessions, especially for the more experienced crew. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a slightly thinner suit.

The first real action kicks off Monday, the 31st of August. We've got a punchy morning session with some chest to head high plus swell, about 8 feet, coming from the ESE. The wind is glassy, dead calm, which is a beautiful thing. The combined energy is strong at 1675, so there's plenty of push. That said, the period is a touch short at 9 seconds, so it won't be the most lined-up wave, but it's clean and powerful. This is fantastic for experienced surfers, but beginners might find it a bit much. The afternoon drops to a smaller, cleaner 4 feet from the south with a longer 12-second period, making it a very good, more manageable option.

The next real standout hits on Saturday, the 5th of September. We wake up to a glassy 6 feet swell from the southwest, with a solid 14-second period and combined energy of 1250. This is an excellent call for experienced surfers. The tide and wind look perfect, setting up some clean, powerful lines. The afternoon session holds up well too, with a glassy 5 feet from the same direction.

We have a big energy spike arriving around the 8th and 9th of September. Tuesday the 8th afternoon sees a massive 8 feet, long-period SSW groundswell (19 seconds) with a colossal combined energy of 4664. This is a serious, expert-only swell. The wind is clean, cross-offshore, but the size and period will make it a beast. Wednesday the 9th is even bigger in the morning, with a 10 feet swell, but the wind is a bit cross-on. The afternoon on the 9th, however, is a top-tier session: 8 feet, clean cross-offshore wind, and a combined energy of 3034. This is the standout of the whole outlook for the big-wave chargers.

After that, the swell settles into a very consistent, fun pattern. The 11th of September has excellent, glassy conditions with a 5-5 feet SSW groundswell, and the 12th of September is a full day of glassy, clean waves in the 4-4 feet range. Perfect for a long weekend session.

The final week tapers off to smaller, waist high plus waves, but there are still plenty of clean, glassy windows to get a few fun ones, especially on the 14th and 15th. The period drops off, so the quality won't be as high as the first week, but it's still surfable.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
ESE
9
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
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11
0.8
SE
9
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SW
14
0.6
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14
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13
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12
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SSW
19
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SW
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1.7
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15
1.7
SW
14
1.5
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14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.7
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
918
488
311
189
146
99
99
102
119
109
132
146
243
1235
1306
1187
804
711
552
488
1261
Wind (km/h)
0
SW
5
SSW
0
S
5
NNW
10
SW
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
W
5
SSE
5
WSW
5
ENE
10
N
5
NW
10
SSW
10
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5
SW
5
SSE
0
NE
10
NW
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SSE
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High Tide
2:25PM0.57m
2:35AM0.53m
2:52PM0.55m
3:11AM0.47m
3:22PM0.51m
3:56AM0.41m
3:57PM0.46m
5:20AM0.34m
4:56PM0.41m
10:41AM0.36m
8:20PM0.39m
11:04AM0.42m
10:03PM0.44m
Low Tide
8:34PM0.11m
8:39AM0.12m
9:09PM0.13m
9:06AM0.17m
9:53PM0.16m
9:34AM0.23m
11:01PM0.20m
10:00AM0.29m
1:54AM0.21m
2:45PM0.33m
3:53AM0.15m
4:22PM0.28m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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