La Caffrine Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° S 55.29° E

La Caffrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Caffrine sea temperature is
24.3° C
0.8° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,247 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 18th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down La Caffrine in feet and Fahrenheit. Water temp is 76°, which is about 1° warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing wild, just a nice little warmth.

We’ve got a slow start. Thursday and Friday are pretty average. The swell is small, around 2ft to 4ft, but the wind is all over the place – cross-off, cross, cross-on – and the wave energy is just moderate (244 to 780). Not worth getting wet. The short period and chop will make it a grind. Saturday is the same story.

Then Sunday the 19th is the first real standout. Both morning and afternoon go glassy with a clean 3ft to 4ft SW groundswell, and the period jumps to 15-16 seconds. That’s long-period energy, giving proper shape and power. Wave energy is solid (550 to 593). For a beginner-friendly break, this is about as clean as it gets – no wind, easy paddling, and good shape. Crowds are possible, so get out there early.

Monday the 20th is a step up in size and quality. We’re looking at 6ft to 7ft of SSW groundswell, still glassy, with a 13-second period. Energy jumps to four digits (1085 to 1567) – a serious step up. This is excellent surf, but at 7ft it’s pushing into the zone where beginners might get a bit thumped. Experienced surfers will be grinning. Tuesday morning holds similar size and quality, still glassy, but Tuesday afternoon the wind goes cross-shore and the quality drops.

Wednesday the 22nd is another gem. Morning is glassy with 7ft SSW groundswell, 13-second period, and energy hitting 1743. That’s a proper wave. The afternoon stays clean with cross-off winds. This is a day to clear your schedule.

Thursday the 23rd starts glassy with 5ft S swell, but the afternoon gets blown out by a 12 mph cross-shore. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are mixed – some clean windows, some wind-affected, but the swell is moderate and the period is good.

From Sunday the 26th of July through to Tuesday the 29th, the swell gets massive. We’re talking 10ft to 15ft with energy readings over 5000 and even hitting 19161. That’s huge, and well beyond what this break can handle. The reports say it’s too big for the break, so unless you’re a big-wave charger, stay on the beach. The swell direction is SSW, which is right on the optimum, but the size is just too much.

Wednesday the 29th onwards, the swell drops back to a more manageable 7ft to 8ft, and the conditions are glassy again. Thursday the 30th is clean in the morning, and Friday the 31st of July is a ripper – morning glass, 8ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, and energy hitting 4298. That’s a long-period groundswell with plenty of power, but it might be a bit too straight for a beach break. For experienced surfers, it’s top shelf.

The best on offer? Sunday the 19th for the clean, beginner-friendly perfection, and Monday the 20th and Wednesday the 22nd for the bigger, more powerful stuff. The second week is promising but less certain – the big swell mid-week is a no-go, but the end of the month looks tasty.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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1
0
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1
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3
3
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4
4
4
4
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4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.8
SE
9
0.6
S
10
0.9
S
17
1.2
S
16
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
13
0.9
SSW
11
0.7
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
2.1
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
2
S
13
1.8
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
95
71
443
715
694
402
205
257
462
479
492
1042
1567
1359
1197
905
2247
1616
1400
933
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
SSW
5
SSE
5
SSE
10
S
10
SE
0
SE
5
S
5
ENE
0
SSE
0
SSE
0
ENE
5
S
15
SSE
5
ESE
5
ESE
10
SE
5
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
High Tide
2:57PM0.52m
2:26AM0.57m
3:32PM0.50m
3:01AM0.54m
4:04PM0.48m
3:35AM0.49m
4:32PM0.46m
4:07AM0.43m
4:58PM0.43m
4:44AM0.37m
5:29PM0.41m
6:03AM0.32m
6:28PM0.39m
Low Tide
8:29PM0.19m
9:03AM0.04m
9:07PM0.21m
9:37AM0.09m
9:46PM0.23m
10:08AM0.16m
10:29PM0.25m
10:35AM0.21m
11:24PM0.27m
10:58AM0.26m
1:04AM0.28m
11:13AM0.30m
3:27AM0.25m
clear
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6:54
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5:52
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4
Temp °C
25
24
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24
22
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Feels °C
24
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26
25
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24
24
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24
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24
22
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24
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24
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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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