Surf Forecasts:
La Caravelle surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Caravelle this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Caravelle in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caravelle over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’m gonna be straight with you – this 16-day window at La Caravelle is a real heartbreaker. Water temp is sitting around 84°F, which is right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the surf… it’s a struggle.
This is a reef break that’s inconsistent anyway, and the wind is mostly coming from the east, cross-on or cross-shore, with a moderate breeze, keeping the ocean messy and chopped up. The swell is coming from the east or ENE, which is not the ideal SE direction for this spot.
The first week is a dead loss. Starting Tuesday 4th August through the weekend, we’ve got tiny swell, mostly under 3ft, with weak energy readings under 100 (87, 78, 83…). The period is short – around 6 to 7 seconds – so it’s weak, bumpy, and the cross-on wind just kills it. The report says “poor surf conditions” and that’s exactly what it is. Not worth getting wet.
Into the second week, the swell starts to build. Around Wednesday 12th August, we’re seeing 4ft to 5ft swell, and by Thursday 13th August it’s pushing 6ft to 7ft from the east. The energy jumps up big time – from 228 on Wednesday afternoon to 499 on Thursday morning, and then over 600 on Friday 14th August. But the wind is still a problem. Thursday afternoon has a fresh breeze at 18 mph from the east, cross-on, making it lumpy and rough. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are the same story: plenty of swell, but the wind is ruining it. The period is only 8 seconds, so it’s not a proper groundswell either.
There’s no real standout. If I had to pick the best of a bad bunch, it’d be Wednesday 12th August afternoon – swell is 5ft from the east, and the wind goes cross-shore, which is a little cleaner. The energy is moderate (228). It’s not good, but it’s the least bad. This is for experienced surfers only, because the swell is over 5ft and the conditions are still average.
After that, the swell drops back down to under 3ft with weak energy by the 19th August. Honestly, this is a blank run for paddle surfing. The wind is too strong and too onshore for the reef to hold anything decent. If you’re into kitesurfing, the strong cross-shore winds and solid swell could be fun, but for a surfboard, it’s a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | NE 8 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 73 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 54 | 63 | 57 | 126 | 82 | 96 | 104 | 77 | 173 | 176 | 117 | 129 | 109 | 49 | 97 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:09PM0.41m | 8:34AM0.28m | 7:42PM0.41m | 8:27PM0.42m | 9:29PM0.42m | 10:49PM0.43m | 4:17PM0.33m | 00:13AM0.44m | 4:20PM0.34m | 1:27AM0.46m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:31PM0.23m | 2:42AM0.16m | 12:33PM0.25m | 4:01AM0.12m | 5:21AM0.08m | 6:34AM0.04m | 7:36AM0.01m | 6:11PM0.33m | 8:30AM-0.00m | 7:35PM0.31m | |||||||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 12 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 54 | 63 | 59 | 28 | 60 | 67 | 42 | 77 | 19 | 19 | 56 | 41 | 44 | 35 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | SE 12 | NE 11 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NNE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 49 | 53 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | SE 12 | NE 12 | SE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 13 | — | 6 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 73 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 23 | 43 | 43 | 34 | 57 | 126 | 82 | 96 | 104 | 58 | 173 | 176 | 117 | 129 | 109 | 40 | 97 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 154 | 566 | 242 | 110 | 242 | 242 | 242 | 242 | 242 | 242 | 242 | 29 | 242 | 405 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 16 |
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The above surf forecast table for La Caravelle provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Caravelle can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Caravelle 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 Caravelle) 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).
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