La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.9° C
1.9° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,983 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with SW 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 8th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 15th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 15th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ for La Caffrine over the next couple weeks.

Alright, so the outlook is a bit of a slow burner at first, but there’s a proper pulse of energy building for the second week. The water’s sittin’ at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll notice it.

We kick off Saturday the 8th, but honestly, it’s nothin’ to get excited about. You’ve got a modest 5ft SW swell rollin’ in, period a juicy 16 seconds, so there’s some grunt in the water, but the wind is a cross from the SSE at 6 mph, and the whole setup is described as marginal. The combined swell energy is chunky at 1120, but the conditions just aren’t there to make it a good paddle.

Sunday the 9th morning stays similar – 4ft SW swell, same long period, but the wind is still a light cross. The real moment on Sunday is the afternoon: the wind drops to glassy, 0 mph, with that same 4ft SW groundswell. That’s clean, that’s rideable, and the energy is still solid (877). It ain’t big, but for a beginner-friendly spot with fairly consistent waves, this is your window for a fun, easy session. The crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have some company.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are a bit of a write-off – cross-onshore winds messin’ with the 4ft to 5ft swell, period still solid, but the quality drops. Not worth wettin’ a suit for, in my book.

Wednesday the 12th morning brings another glassy moment with 5ft SW swell, 14-second period, clean as a whistle. That’s a nice little window again, but still in the “good, not great” camp.

Thursday the 13th is actually a decent little day. Morning glassy with 4ft SW, 13 seconds, clean, and the afternoon cleans up with a light cross-offshore breeze, 4ft SW swell – the combined energy is 744, and it’s described as very good. That’s a solid session for a beginner or an easy-going surfer.

Now, here’s where it starts to get interesting. Friday the 14th afternoon: glassy wind, 6ft SSW swell, period 12 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1838. That’s a big step up, and it’s flagged as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout.

But the real standout – the best on offer – is Saturday the 15th afternoon. You’ve got an 8ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, combined energy at 6325, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. That’s proper groundswell, heaps of power, and for an exposed spot like La Caffrine, this is expert territory. If you’re a confident surfer, that’s the session you’re waiting for. Just be aware that the period is very long (over 15 seconds), so at a beach break it can straighten out – but if the bank’s good, you’re in for a treat.

Sunday the 16th morning though – that swell is forecast to hit 10ft, and the file tells me it’s predicted to be too big for this break. Combined energy at 4465, but that’s just too much power for the setup here. The afternoon is more manageable at 8ft, glassy, and excellent for experienced surfers.

Monday the 17th is still pumping – glassy all day, 7ft to 7ft swell, 14 seconds, very strong energy (2887 to 2975). For the advanced crew, this is another great day.

After that, it fades. Tuesday the 18th through to Sunday the 23rd drops off – the swell goes from 5ft down to 2ft, periods shorten, and the energy tapers into the hundreds. There are some glassy mornings here and there, but it’s small and weak. Not much to write home about.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly small and average with a few glassy windows for beginners, but the real juice is from Friday the 14th afternoon through Monday the 17th. That’s your window. The standout is Saturday the 15th afternoon – big, clean, powerful. Get on it if you’ve got the skills.

Stay wet,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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2
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4
3
4
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.8
SW
13
1
SW
21
1.1
SW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
940
724
757
736
647
746
1096
962
746
757
859
802
715
545
398
465
627
1060
923
851
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
SSE
0
ESE
0
ENE
5
SW
10
WNW
5
S
5
NW
10
SSW
10
NNW
5
SW
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
SE
10
SE
5
NW
5
SSW
5
W
5
S
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
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glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
9:49PM0.45m
11:33AM0.45m
10:52PM0.50m
12:13PM0.50m
11:40PM0.55m
12:49PM0.53m
00:21AM0.59m
1:22PM0.56m
00:58AM0.61m
1:53PM0.56m
1:33AM0.61m
2:20PM0.56m
2:05AM0.58m
Low Tide
4:46AM0.10m
4:58PM0.23m
5:33AM0.03m
5:44PM0.20m
6:15AM-0.01m
6:23PM0.17m
6:52AM-0.03m
6:59PM0.15m
7:27AM-0.02m
7:33PM0.14m
7:58AM0.01m
8:05PM0.14m
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
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rain showers
clear
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clear
clear
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6:46
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6:43
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6:43
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6:01
6:01
6:02
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6:04
 mm
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Temp °C
23
23
23
23
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Feels °C
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26
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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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