
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 4,075 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) 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 1.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s get stuck into it. The surf outlook for La Caffrine over the next couple of weeks is a real mixed bag. We’ve got plenty of swell on the cards, but it’s not always gonna be pretty. You gotta pick your moments, and I’ll walk you through it.
Right off the bat, the first couple of days are a bit grumpy. Sunday the 13th has some size at 2.2m, but the wind is cross and lumpy, so it’s not going to be any kind of classic. The swell energy is strong at 2479, but with that chop, it’ll be a battle. Monday the 14th drops a touch to 1.7m, but the cross-shore wind is still messing things up. We’re looking at marginal conditions for a couple of days here.
Now, things start to get interesting on Tuesday the 15th. The wind swings to a cross-off, cleaning things up, with 1.8m to 1.9m of SSW swell. The energy jumps to 4460 by the afternoon. This is where it starts to feel like a real surf. That’s a good sign, and the water’s still warm, around 24°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
But hold on, because Wednesday the 16th is where it gets big. We’re talking 3.0m of south swell. That’s a serious amount of water, and the energy is strong at 4470. The winds are light and clean, but honestly, this is too big for La Caffrine. It’s going to be a washing machine out there. This is strictly expert territory, and even then, it could be a handful. For the average surfer, this is a day to watch from the sand.
The swell backs down for Thursday the 17th. The morning has 2.0m of south swell with glassy conditions. That is a standout window. Clean, solid, and with that period at 13 seconds, it should have some push to it. The afternoon drops to 1.7m but the wind goes a little onshore. I’d be getting up early for that morning session.
After that, we hit a bit of a lull. Friday the 18th drops right off to 1.2m, and the wind is on it. The energy drops too. Saturday the 19th is even smaller, down around 0.9m to 1.0m. It’s tiny, but there are some glassy windows, so if you’re desperate for a splash, you might find something clean and small.
Now, here’s another little window to keep an eye on. Sunday the 20th is pretty weak, but Monday the 21st afternoon turns glassy with 1.1m of SSW swell. It’s not big, but it’s clean. Then Tuesday the 22nd you’ve got glassy conditions all day with 1.1m to 1.2m. These are small, clean, fun waves. Nothing to write home about, but not a wasted session either.
The next real highlight is Wednesday the 23rd. The morning is glassy with 1.5m of SSW swell, and the energy is solid at 1408. That’s a great combination. It’s got some shape to it, period around 16 seconds, and clean conditions. That’s another one to circle on the calendar. Thursday the 24th morning is also glassy, with 1.3m of SW swell, though the period is a bit shorter. There’s still a bit of fun to be had there.
For the final week, it gets a bit full-on again. Friday the 25th has some size at 1.9m to 2.1m, but the wind is up, and it’s cross-shore. It’s not going to be the cleanest. The energy is moderate to strong, but the wind will chop it up. Saturday the 26th is smaller, but the wind is really howling at 30 km/h in the afternoon, so that’s going to be blown out.
However, Sunday the 27th afternoon is another one to look at. The swell is back up to 1.9m of SSW, the wind drops to a light cross-off, and the reports call it clean. The energy is 1688. That looks like a proper surf window to finish the period. Monday the 28th morning also has a clean 1.7m of SSW swell on offer, with some punch to it. A good note to end on, I reckon.
So, to boil it down. The standout sessions are going to be Thursday the 17th morning, with that clean 2.0m, and then Wednesday the 23rd morning, with the glassy 1.5m. And if you’re patient, the Sunday the 27th afternoon and Monday the 28th morning are also worth a paddle. Just don’t bother with the windy days in between.
One thing to remember about La Caffrine – it’s generally a pretty consistent spot, but it’s no secret. The crowds can show up, especially when the conditions are clean. So get in early.
Anyway, that’s the long and short of it. Keep an eye on the forecast, pick your windows, and enjoy the good ones. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | ESE 9 |
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2479 | 1604 | 1093 | 841 | 650 | 1952 | 1924 | 3162 | 4075 | 3484 | 2166 | 1305 | 841 | 736 | 354 | 316 | 427 | 380 | 410 | 413 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 2:05AM0.53m | 2:09PM0.54m | 2:28AM0.48m | 2:23PM0.51m | 2:48AM0.42m | 2:35PM0.48m | 3:07AM0.37m | 2:46PM0.44m | 3:22AM0.31m | 2:49PM0.40m | 2:57AM0.27m | 1:46PM0.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05PM0.10m | 8:08AM0.13m | 8:30PM0.12m | 8:23AM0.18m | 8:55PM0.14m | 8:29AM0.21m | 9:17PM0.17m | 8:20AM0.24m | 9:40PM0.21m | 7:43AM0.26m | 10:22PM0.26m | 6:11AM0.26m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
2479 | 1604 | 1093 | 841 | 435 | 1952 | 1924 | 3162 | 4075 | 3484 | 2166 | 1305 | 841 | 736 | 354 | 303 | 194 | 380 | 410 | 387 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | S 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | S 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SW 13 | S 15 | ESE 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
88 | 68 | 11 | 45 | 650 | 304 | 1821 | 2058 | — | — | 307 | 250 | 140 | 17 | 45 | 316 | 427 | 117 | 103 | 93 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | S 11 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
— | — | 11 | 90 | 650 | 60 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 71 | 316 | 133 | 8 | 17 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | SSE 3 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 |
— | — | 50 | 9 | 438 | 578 | 692 | 456 | 395 | 498 | 256 | 246 | 392 | — | — | 349 | — | 277 | 284 | 413 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
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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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