La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.5°C
1.6° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 9,870 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 4th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 9th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's cookin' at La Caffrine.

Alright, crew, the next 16 days at La Caffrine are a real mixed bag, but if you're patient, there's some absolute magic waiting for you. The water’s sitting at 76°F right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so ditch the steamer and feel that lovely tropical warmth.

We’re starting off a bit slow. Thursday afternoon is a tough one to get excited about – small 2ft SW swell with a cross-on wind, and the energy is a low 209. It’s a pass for me. Friday morning cleans up with a light offshore, but the swell is still only 3ft. The real action starts to build on Friday afternoon when a solid 5ft SW swell rolls in (energy 1490). It’s cross-on though, so the afternoon session is a bit of a wrestle.

Now, Saturday the 5th is where it gets good. That’s your first standout. Morning glass-off conditions, not a breath of wind, and a clean 6ft SW swell with a long 14-second period. The energy is pumping at 1239. That’s going to be a beautiful, clean morning. The afternoon holds similar quality, just a touch smaller, but still glassy.

Sunday the 6th is a game of two halves. The morning is a bit bumpy with a cross-on, but Sunday afternoon turns glassy again with a 4ft SW swell. Nice and clean. Monday the 7th, the swell jumps up to 7ft, but it’s crossed up with a 15-second period and a side breeze making it messy. Too much chop for my liking.

Then we hit the big stuff. Tuesday the 8th through Wednesday the 9th, the swell goes bonkers. We’re talking 10ft to 13ft SSW groundswell with a 17-18 second period. The energy readings are insane, hitting 9889. The wind is clean and offshore, but honestly, these waves are way too big for this spot. This is a solid "experts only" zone, and even then, the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session. Leave that one for the tow crew.

The swell drops back down to a very manageable 6ft on Thursday the 10th, with clean cross-offshore winds. That’s a good one. Then Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th, we get some smaller, cleaner, glassy mornings with 3ft to 4ft SSW swell. The energy is moderate (around 754-968), but the conditions are pristine. Perfect for a fun, uncrowded morning session.

We hit a flat, poor stretch from Sunday the 13th through Monday the 14th. The swell drops to 2ft - 2ft and the wind is onshore or howling. Not worth a look.

The second week brings back the promise. Tuesday the 15th is a bit bumpy again, but Wednesday the 16th is your second big standout. The forecast is showing a glassy morning with a 4ft SSW swell carrying a very long, powerful 19-second period. The energy is a strong 2340. That’s a proper groundswell that will wrap in beautifully. The afternoon goes completely calm, with zero wind and a 6ft swell. That Wednesday is going to be a special day.

After that, we get another massive pulse on Thursday the 17th, with 12ft SSW swell, but it’s back to being too big for a safe, fun paddle. The following Friday the 18th rounds out the period with a glassy morning and a solid 8ft swell for the experienced crew.

So, to sum it up: the real standout window is this Saturday morning, the 5th, and next Wednesday, the 16th. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SSW
19
1.6
SW
17
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.8
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
446
1417
1415
1187
885
711
618
609
1567
1966
2277
2321
4139
5029
4791
9213
7045
4161
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
SW
10
WNW
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
WNW
5
WNW
0
SSE
15
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20
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Wind State
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glassy
glassy
glassy
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glassy
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cross
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
5:20AM0.34m
4:56PM0.41m
10:41AM0.36m
8:20PM0.39m
11:04AM0.42m
10:03PM0.44m
11:33AM0.48m
10:54PM0.51m
12:01PM0.52m
11:34PM0.56m
12:28PM0.56m
00:09AM0.59m
Low Tide
11:01PM0.20m
10:00AM0.29m
1:54AM0.21m
2:45PM0.33m
3:53AM0.15m
4:22PM0.28m
4:45AM0.09m
5:04PM0.23m
5:24AM0.04m
5:38PM0.18m
5:58AM0.01m
6:09PM0.15m
rain showers
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6:24
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6:22
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6:09
6:09
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1
Temp °C
22
23
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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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