La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, but I'll switch it up for my mates who think in feet and miles.

So, for La Caffrine: it’s a fairly consistent, exposed break that loves a SSW swell. The water is running a touch warmer than usual for July – about 77°F, which is about 3°F above average, so that's notable.

The swell kicks in Monday afternoon, July 27, with a solid 10ft SW swell and a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is strong at 4461, meaning heaps of power. The wind is light cross from the SSE, but honestly, at that size and period, it’s going to be too big for this break. Experts only, and it’s a push. Tuesday morning, July 28, is where I’d set the alarm. The swell drops to 7ft from the SW, still a great 14-second period, and the wind is glassy from the W. This is the standout – clean, powerful, and for the experienced crew. The energy is still healthy at 3460. Tuesday afternoon gets wind-affected, so get in early.

Wednesday morning, July 29, is glassy again with 7ft SSW swell and a 14-second period – another excellent session. The energy is 1952. Thursday afternoon, July 30, shows 6ft SSW swell at 16 seconds with glassy conditions, despite some rain showers. The energy is 1812. Friday morning, July 31, is glassy again with 6ft SSW swell, so there’s a good run of clean waves.

There’s a gap from Saturday, August 1 through Monday, August 3, where the wind turns onshore, and while the swell is still 4ft to 6ft, the quality drops. It’s marginal. Tuesday, August 4, sees a real drop – only 2ft with energy at 371, a bit of a lull. But from Wednesday afternoon, August 5, things look interesting again. The wind goes clean cross-off from the SE, and we get 4ft SSW swell at 15 seconds – excellent for experienced surfers, with energy at 1423.

Thursday, August 6 brings a dodgy 7ft ESE windswell with a short 9-second period and cross-shore wind – pretty average, with energy at 1136. The following days see moderate breezes and cross-off winds, with swells around 6ft from the SW, but the period is good on Sunday, August 9 and Monday, August 10, around 14-18 seconds. The energy on Monday morning, August 10 is 2788, which is strong. The wind stays clean cross-off.

The second standout is Tuesday morning, August 11. Glassy conditions from the NW, a solid 6ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and energy at 1831. That morning is the best bet of the second week. The afternoon goes cross-shore, but the morning should be magic.

Beginners, stay away – anything over 5ft here is pushing it, and we’re well above that most days. The long-period groundswells (over 15 seconds) work great at this reef but can make beach breaks tricky. There’s plenty of power on offer, just pick your windows. The energy values are strong, mostly between 1455 and 4461.

Rusty.

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