La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking.

We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks: La Caffrine. It’s a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent break that’s exposed to the SSW swell, and it’s looking like it’s going to serve up some absolute magic windows, especially for the more experienced crew when the swell gets serious. The water is sitting at 76.1°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The action kicks off on Monday, July 20th, with a solid 8.2ft SSW groundswell rolling in at a long 13 seconds. The wind is absolutely glassy, and the combined energy is pumping hard at 2385. This is serious, powerful surf, but at 8.2ft, it’s pushing into expert territory. The waves are going to be lined up, powerful, and with that long period, they’ll be holding their shape nicely here. This is a standout session for the experienced surfer.

Tuesday, July 21st, keeps the quality high. The swell drops slightly to 6.6ft, but it’s still SSW, 12 seconds, and glassy conditions both morning and afternoon. The energy is still strong at 1293 and 1244. This is excellent, clean surf that’s a little more manageable for the strong intermediate, but still a treat for everyone.

Wednesday the 22nd sees a shift. The swell drops to 5.9ft from the S, and the wind goes cross-shore. The morning is rideable with a slight breeze, but the afternoon gets a moderate cross-shore chop that will mess up the face. It’s a day to pick your session or sit it out.

Thursday the 23rd is a big improvement. The swell is 5.2ft from the S, but the wind goes cross-offshore, creating clean, peeling waves. The morning is the pick with a gentle breeze, scoring a 4. The afternoon is a bit bumpier, but still clean. Good fun.

Friday the 24th brings a new swell from the SW at 3.9ft, but with a very long 15-second period. That’s groundswell energy, and the combined energy reads 1344, which is surprisingly punchy for the height. The wind is cross-offshore, so the waves will be clean and lined up, though the long period might make them a bit straight at the beach. The morning is the best bet.

Saturday the 25th is a gem. The swell is 4.3ft to 4.9ft from the SW/SSW, with glassy conditions in the morning and then again in the afternoon. The energy is moderate, but the glassy surface will make it feel like a million bucks. Expect very good surf.

Sunday the 26th is a write-off. The morning is already onshore wind with a weak 3.0ft swell, and the afternoon turns into a total mess with a 12 mph cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions. Leave it.

Now we get to the heavy stuff. Monday, July 27th, is pumping a massive 13.1ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 7600. But the notes say it’s too big for this break. This is for experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a beast. The wind is cross-shore, so it won’t be clean, but for the few who can handle it, it’s a session they’ll remember.

Tuesday the 28th is a redemption day. The swell drops back to 6.6ft – 8.2ft from the SW/SSW, with glassy conditions in the morning and a slight air in the afternoon. The energy is still very strong, and the waves will be perfect and powerful. A top-tier day.

Wednesday the 29th keeps the good times rolling with 6.2ft from the SSE, glassy in the morning, offering excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit of cross-onshore wind, so stick to the morning.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are a mixed bag. The swell drops and the period shortens, with some cross-shore winds. There are some clear, glassy windows on Friday morning with 4.9ft SSE swell, which is a nice little session, but it’s not the main event.

The first weekend of August kicks off with a huge swell. Saturday, August 1st, has 9.8ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, with glassy conditions, but again, it’s flagged as too big for this break. The energy is over 5000. This is a spectacle, not a session for most.

Sunday, August 2nd, has a nice drop back to 5.9ft and 5.2ft, with glassy conditions in the afternoon, making for a clean, solid end to the weekend.

The final standouts are Monday, August 3rd, and Tuesday, August 4th, with 5.2ft to 6.6ft SW swell, clean conditions, and a bit of cross-offshore wind on Monday afternoon. The energy is good, and the waves will be well-shaped.

If I had to pick the absolute best on offer, it’s the glassy, powerful 8.2ft SSW swell on Monday afternoon, July 20th

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