Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,863 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s size up La Caffrine.
First thing you’ll notice is the water. At 77°F, that’s a big anomaly of 4°F above normal, so it’s way warmer than usual. You’ll be comfortable in a shorty or just boardshorts.
We’ve got a slow start, but the first real window is Sunday the 30th. That morning, the swell is 8ft from the south with a 14-second period, but the wind is a light cross-on from the SSW. The combined energy is pumping at 3869 (moderate energy), but it’s a bit messy. The afternoon is where it’s at—glassed off with clean conditions, still 8ft from the south, 13-second period, and energy at 3140. This is a solid pick for experienced surfers, but at 8ft, it’s too big for beginners.
Monday the 31st keeps it going. The morning is glassy, 8ft from the ESE, period 9 seconds, and combined energy at 1653. It’s a bit smaller, but glassy conditions make it clean. The afternoon drops off quickly.
Tuesday the 1st of September is much smaller, with 3ft from the south and a long 11-second period. Glassy morning makes it okay for a longboard, but it’s weak with only 284 energy.
Then we hit a dry spell. Wednesday the 2nd through to Friday the 3rd is tiny, messy, or just poor. Not worth paddling out.
The next highlight is Saturday the 5th. Morning glass, 6ft from the southwest, 14-second period, and combined energy of 1242. It’s clean, moderate energy, and good for experienced surfers. This is a genuine standout for the first week.
Then another quiet patch. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are marginal, though Monday afternoon shows a clean window with 4ft from the southwest, 13-second period, and a jump in energy to 1699. That’s worth a look.
Now, Tuesday the 8th is a beast. The morning shows 13ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, and combined energy is a massive 8825. The wind is glassy. This is strictly for experts—it’s too big for anyone else. The afternoon is still huge at 10ft from the south, 15-second period, and 8154 energy. Both sessions are glassy, but unless you’re a seasoned charger, sit this one out.
Wednesday the 9th is still big, 7ft from the south, 13-second period, glassy morning, and 2819 energy. Good for experts, but more manageable.
The rest of the second week sees dropping swell and increasing wind. Thursday the 10th has a 6ft southwest swell with a very long 19-second period and 3021 energy, but it’s onshore. Friday the 11th has a standout afternoon: glassy, 5ft from the SSW, 14-second period, and 1140 energy. Clean and fun for experienced surfers. Saturday the 12th is a small but glassy afternoon with 4ft from the SSW, 12-second period, and 764 energy—decent if you’re desperate.
After that, it’s a fade out. Sunday the 13th is cross-on and weak, and Monday the 14th is flat with poor conditions.
Overall, the best bets are Sunday afternoon the 30th, Saturday morning the 5th, and Tuesday the 8th for the brave. Long-range, the Friday the 11th afternoon looks promising but less certain. A few days of small surf in between, but nothing to get too worked up about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2863 | 2182 | 1484 | 917 | 565 | 311 | 189 | 146 | 72 | 81 | 113 | 119 | 109 | 132 | 146 | 372 | 1383 | 1531 | 1203 | 828 | 647 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:00PM0.58m | 2:02AM0.57m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:02PM0.11m | 8:14AM0.08m | 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 | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 13 | SE 6 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
2863 | 2182 | 1484 | 589 | 565 | 311 | 189 | 102 | 67 | 81 | 102 | 92 | 77 | 132 | 81 | 178 | 1383 | 1531 | 1203 | 828 | 647 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 18 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
— | — | 6 | 136 | 129 | 118 | 95 | 146 | 72 | 30 | 47 | 119 | 109 | 58 | 146 | 372 | 40 | 61 | 39 | 55 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NNE 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 10 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | S 16 |
— | — | — | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 33 | 29 | 46 | 16 | 67 | 70 | 19 | 55 | 36 | — | — | — | — | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 6 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | — |
1006 | 958 | 921 | 917 | — | — | 830 | 758 | — | — | 113 | 627 | 557 | 50 | 447 | 668 | 660 | — | — | 471 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 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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