
Surf Forecasts:
La Caffrine surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,527 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) 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 2.2m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caffrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for us.
We’re starting off with some decent conditions, and the water is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. A nice little bonus.
The first real surf kicks off this Sunday afternoon with a 4ft southwest swell at 14 seconds. The wind is dead glassy, so it’s clean out there. It’s a friendly size for everyone, a good one to get back into it. The energy is moderate (875).
Monday morning is a bit bumpy with a cross-shore breeze, but the afternoon cleans right up. The swell pushes to 5ft and the period stretches to 16 seconds, making for some excellent, powerful waves. The energy is really starting to build (1260). This is one for the more experienced crew.
Tuesday and Wednesday are more average, with the swell hanging around 4ft and the winds all over the place. But Wednesday afternoon glass off looks like a fun, clean session. The energy is moderate (671).
Now, Thursday the 14th is our first real standout. The swell bumps up to 6ft, with a 13-second period and a glassy morning. It’s going to be proper. The energy is jumping to 1465. This is your pick for the first week, no doubt.
Friday the 15th is when it starts to get big. The morning is glassy with a 4ft south swell, but the period is a very long 20 seconds. That’s a real groundswell, and the energy is cranking at 2928. The afternoon sees a solid jump to 7ft, but the period drops and the wind goes a bit cross-onshore. It’s big, but it’s going to be lumpy.
Saturday the 16th is a big one. The swell is forecast to be 10ft in the morning. That’s well into expert territory and honestly, it’s too big for this spot. The wind is also cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a washing machine. I’d sit this one out. The afternoon eases to 8ft, but it’s still just too much. This looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day.
The swell backs down through the 17th and 18th, back to that 4ft range, but the wind isn't great. It’s a bit of a lull.
The following week starts to show some promise. The 20th of August has an odd one – a 2ft morning bump, but the afternoon glass off brings a fun 6ft southwest swell with good energy (952). That’s a surprise.
Then, Friday the 21st is another huge day. The swell is pushing a massive 10ft, and while the wind is light and the morning is glassy, it’s just too big. It’s an expert-only, all-time kind of day if you’re brave, but for most of us, it’s a no-go. The energy is huge (2754).
The next few days, the 22nd and 23rd, see the swell drop to a more manageable 8ft and then 7ft, but the wind swings to the southeast and picks up to 25 km/h. It’s cross-offshore, which keeps it clean, but the period is dropping, so the quality will suffer. It’s a bit of a junky, windy surf.
The real long-range gem is Monday the 24th. The swell is a modest 5ft, but it’s a southwest swell with a very long 16-17 second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore, which is going to groom it perfectly. The energy is solid (1081-1219). This is the one to keep an eye on – it’s a week and a half out, so don’t book your flight yet, but it’s looking promising. That’s your best bet for the second week.
So, to sum it up: the standout days are Thursday the 14th and the long-range call for Monday the 24th. The 16th and 21st are huge, but too big for this spot. Keep it on your radar, but don’t expect to be surfing here those days.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | ESE 10 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | S 20 | S 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
736 | 647 | 746 | 1109 | 939 | 746 | 685 | 777 | 802 | 579 | 545 | 405 | 423 | 701 | 1060 | 1016 | 1081 | 1290 | 3132 | 4527 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:52PM0.50m | 12:13PM0.50m | 11:40PM0.55m | 12:49PM0.53m | 00:21AM0.59m | 1:22PM0.56m | 00:58AM0.61m | 1:53PM0.56m | 1:33AM0.61m | 2:20PM0.56m | 2:05AM0.58m | 2:44PM0.54m | 2:34AM0.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:58PM0.23m | 5:33AM0.03m | 5:44PM0.20m | 6:15AM-0.01m | 6:23PM0.17m | 6:52AM-0.03m | 6:59PM0.15m | 7:27AM-0.02m | 7:33PM0.14m | 7:58AM0.01m | 8:05PM0.14m | 8:27AM0.05m | 8:37PM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SSW 16 |
736 | 647 | 746 | 1109 | 879 | 746 | 685 | 777 | 802 | 579 | 545 | 405 | 423 | 701 | 1060 | 1016 | 800 | 557 | 3132 | 4527 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 15 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | S 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
33 | 96 | 118 | 135 | 157 | 139 | 142 | 145 | 108 | 92 | 97 | 72 | 73 | 309 | 347 | 1015 | 1081 | 1290 | 1992 | 1628 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 20 | SW 12 | ENE 10 |
6 | 17 | 17 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 27 | 125 | 60 | 58 | 33 | 33 | 1081 | 278 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 10 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | E 5 | E 9 |
100 | 574 | — | — | 939 | — | 980 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | 25 | 295 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 1 |
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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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