La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 03 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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,164 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 5th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for your surf. The window kicks off with a small, clean couple of days, then we get a decent pulse of energy that’s worth getting excited about, and we finish with some more lined-up, glassy conditions. There’s a bit of a lull in the middle, but overall, there are some proper moments on the cards.

First up, the early part of this week. Tuesday the 4th is small—waist-high at best—with that swell coming from the south at 2.3ft and a clean 13-second period. The morning is just marginal, but the afternoon turns glassy with a light westerly breeze. The energy is weak (411), so it’s more of a longboard or grovel session. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

Wednesday the 5th is similar in size, but the swell swings around to the south-southwest. The period stretches out to 15 seconds, which is nice, but the wind goes cross-on in the morning and onshore in the arvo, so it’s not going to be pretty. The energy is picking up slightly (418-511), but it’s still a messy, marginal sort of day.

Thursday the 6th stays in that same 2.9ft zone. The morning is onshore, but the afternoon is where it’s at—clean, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the east-southeast. That’s a decent pick for a fun, small wave.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Friday the 7th brings a punch. The morning sees a jump to 6.9ft from the east-southeast, but the period is short, only 9 seconds. That’s a lot of energy (1054) for a short-period swell, and it’s going to be pretty raw and powerful. This one is for experienced surfers only—6.9ft is getting big, and with that short period, it’ll be a handful. The wind is clean cross-off, so it’s got some shape, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon drops back to 2ft, but the period jumps to 22 seconds—that is a very long-period groundswell. That kind of long-period energy can make beach breaks close out, but at a spot like La Caffrine, it should be offering up some proper lines. That afternoon is a glassy, clean session if you can pick the right bank.

Saturday the 8th is the standout. The morning has 4.3ft of SSW swell with an 18-second period, and the energy is pumping at 1764. That’s strong, powerful, and clean with a cross-off breeze. The afternoon builds slightly to 4.6ft with a 16-second period, still holding that excellent energy (1028), and despite a chance of a shower, it stays clean. This is the best day of the first week—no question. The combination of size, period, and wind is just about perfect.

Sunday the 9th is a beauty too. The swell drops back a touch to 3.9-4.3ft, but it’s glassy all day. Light winds, long 14-15 second periods, and that southwest direction is exactly what you want. It’s a mellow, fun day with clean walls.

Monday the 10th is a bit of a letdown after the weekend. The swell is still there at 4.3-4.9ft, but the wind goes onshore, making it messy. There’s energy in the water (839-1179), but it’s not going to be worth the chop.

Tuesday the 11th is a mixed bag. The morning is glassy with 4.6ft of southwest swell and a 14-second period—that’s your pick for the day. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on, so the morning session is where it’s at.

Wednesday the 12th drops off quickly. Swell is down to 3.6ft, the period is still okay, but the cross-on wind leaves it a bit lumpy.

Thursday the 13th sees the swell bump back up to 5.2-5.6ft, but the wind is onshore and cross-on, so

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
15
0.7
SW
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
2.4
ESE
9
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
2.2
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
9
0.6
SSW
22
2.3
ESE
9
1.3
SSW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
246
171
166
171
287
382
958
261
299
724
675
314
809
954
952
733
685
598
404
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
SW
5
W
5
WNW
5
NW
10
WSW
10
SE
10
SW
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
SE
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
5
SE
5
WNW
5
WSW
5
W
Wind State
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
3:28AM0.49m
4:05PM0.50m
4:13AM0.43m
4:49PM0.47m
5:26AM0.37m
5:58PM0.44m
8:24AM0.34m
8:01PM0.42m
10:41AM0.39m
9:49PM0.45m
11:33AM0.45m
10:52PM0.50m
Low Tide
9:40AM0.15m
10:18PM0.20m
10:16AM0.20m
11:29PM0.22m
11:10AM0.25m
1:39AM0.22m
1:34PM0.29m
3:40AM0.16m
3:52PM0.28m
4:46AM0.10m
4:58PM0.23m
clear
clear
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rain showers
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rain showers
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rain showers
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clear
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rain showers
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6:48
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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