
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 17,682 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 22s. 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 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what the ocean is serving up for La Caffrine. It’s a bit of a wild ride from big, gnarly surf to some real clean gems.
Water temp is a warm 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a shorty or just a rash guard.
Tuesday, September 8th starts with a bang. Morning has 8ft of SSW groundswell at a 16-second interval, and there's plenty of juice behind it. The afternoon, though, is a monster – a full 13ft of S swell at 15 seconds. The energy is through the roof and the wind is howling at 35 km/h. This is way too big for this break, and it’s strictly for the most experienced chargers. I'd give this one a miss unless you're mad.
Wednesday, September 9th keeps that same giant size, a solid 13ft from the SSW at a 17-second period. Still a lot of water moving, still too big for a fun paddle.
Thursday, September 10th is where it gets fun. The swell eases down to a more manageable 7ft in the morning from the SSW, then to 5ft in the afternoon. The wind goes light, a 5-10 km/h cross-off. This is clean and workable for the experienced surfer. This is your first proper session.
Friday, September 11th is a bit of a mixed bag. It drops in size and swings to the ESE with a short period, but then gets a bit better in the afternoon. The wind is almost nothing, so it stays clean.
Saturday, September 12th is a write-off. Cross-on winds and a drop in size to around 5ft. Weak energy. Keep the longboard at home.
Sunday, September 13th is where we hit the jackpot. The afternoon is the standout: the wind goes completely calm, giving us perfect, glassy conditions. The swell is a clean 7ft from the SSW with a lovely 16-second period. This is the best of the first week. The direction is exactly what La Caffrine loves. This is your day.
The next few days are full of clean, smaller surf. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th have some fun waves, with the 15th bringing back a bit more size from the SSW.
Wednesday the 16th continues the clean trend with 7ft and 7ft waves and light cross-off winds. But Thursday the 17th starts to build again. The afternoon brings a big 10ft of S swell with glassy winds. That's another big wave day, probably getting too big for this spot.
Friday the 18th is the second major standout. The morning has 8ft of SW swell with a super long 21-second period – that's an enormous, powerful groundswell. The wind is a bit cross-on, but then it switches to glassy in the afternoon, and the swell is a perfect 6ft at 20 seconds. This is another prime, clean session for the experienced surfer.
Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th see the swell slowly fade. It’s still clean, but the size and power are dropping off.
The following week starts small. Monday the 21st is tiny. But Tuesday the 22nd sees another pulse of energy. The morning has a clean 8ft from the SW with glassy conditions, and the afternoon is a solid 8ft with a light cross-off. That’s another one to circle.
Wednesday the 23rd is the last day, and it’s a fade-out with onshore winds and much smaller surf.
To sum it up: If you can only get out a couple of times, the absolute gem is Sunday, September 13th in the afternoon. Keep a close eye on Friday, September 18th in the afternoon, and Tuesday, September 22nd as other solid options. The rest is either too big or too small.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
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3093 | 8047 | 17682 | 10193 | 8661 | 5036 | 1667 | 1079 | 918 | 761 | 531 | 793 | 951 | 815 | 1482 | 2071 | 2354 | 1670 | 1144 | 796 | 573 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 12:01PM0.52m | 11:34PM0.56m | 12:28PM0.56m | 00:09AM0.59m | 12:53PM0.58m | 00:42AM0.61m | 1:16PM0.59m | 1:12AM0.60m | 1:36PM0.58m | 1:40AM0.57m | 1:54PM0.57m | 2:05AM0.53m | 2:09PM0.54m | 2:28AM0.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:38PM0.18m | 5:58AM0.01m | 6:09PM0.15m | 6:29AM0.01m | 6:40PM0.12m | 6:58AM0.02m | 7:09PM0.10m | 7:24AM0.05m | 7:38PM0.10m | 7:48AM0.09m | 8:05PM0.10m | 8:08AM0.13m | 8:30PM0.12m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
3093 | 8047 | 17682 | 10193 | 8661 | 5036 | 1667 | 1079 | 887 | 560 | 202 | 394 | 951 | 815 | 1482 | 2071 | 2354 | 1670 | 1144 | 796 | 573 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 23 | SW 21 | — | S 16 | — | — | SSE 15 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 22 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | SSW 21 | SSW 19 |
1716 | 3781 | — | 422 | — | — | 1358 | 772 | 507 | 290 | 315 | 793 | 12 | 181 | 530 | 379 | 96 | — | — | 45 | 475 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | ESE 8 | SW 13 | SW 23 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 162 | 24 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 36 | 112 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 |
397 | 721 | 935 | 1179 | 1435 | 1072 | 1020 | 201 | 918 | 761 | 531 | 586 | 304 | 215 | — | — | 133 | 113 | 91 | 48 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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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