Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 4,996 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raffs Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming into Raffs Beach, but don’t rush out—there’s a few days of messy, marginal conditions before we get to the good stuff.
The first call on Sunday, August 23rd, is actually pretty decent. The morning is clean with a light cross-off breeze from the NNW at 10 km/h, and you’ve got a 7 ft SW swell pushing in with a 14-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s got some real weight behind it (combined energy of 2124). The water temp is sitting at 56°—about normal for this time of year. This is only for the experienced crew though, as it’s a bit much for beginners. The afternoon cleans up even more, going offshore with a 6 ft SW swell and 13-second period (energy 1580). It’s a solid start.
Monday the 24th holds up nicely too. Offshore winds from the N all day, with a 5 ft SW, 14-second swell in the morning (energy 900) and a 4 ft SW, 13-second swell in the arvo (energy 615). Clean, lined-up waves for the more confident surfers.
Now, from Tuesday the 25th through to Thursday the 27th, things get messy. Tuesday morning is cross-on with a SE breeze and light rain, and the swell is 5 ft but period drops to 13 seconds (energy 1133)—still fair, but the wind is junk. Tuesday arvo goes cross, and Wednesday is a write-off with a stiff cross-on wind and a 8 ft, 14-second swell (energy 3294) that’s just messy. Wednesday arvo is onshore and poor. Thursday sees the swell drop right off to 3 ft (energy 279 and 464), so it’s a small, clean day but not worth paddling out for.
Friday the 28th is a bit of a tease. You’ve got a 6 ft SW swell with a 17-second period (energy 3005)—that’s a very long period groundswell, which means it’ll be fat and walled up at a beach break like Raffs. The wind is cross and moderate, so it’s going to be a bit of a bumpy mess. Saturday the 29th is similar: 8 ft, 14-second swell (energy 3390) with moderate cross-winds. Not the cleanest.
Here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday, August 30th, is a standout—but only for the experienced. The morning is glassy clear with a light 10 km/h cross breeze, and a massive 10 ft SW, 18-second swell (energy 5428). That’s a very long period, high-energy groundswell, and it’s going to be way too big for beginners. Only the experts should even look at it. The arvo is similar with a 10 ft, 16-second swell (energy 5077) and onshore S wind, so it’s going to be a beast.
Monday the 31st is a step down but still good: 7 ft SW, 16-second swell (energy 2394) with a cross-off breeze from the NNW. Clean and powerful. Tuesday September 1st is back to messy cross-shore winds and a 6 ft swell (energy 1186), so not worth it.
Then we’ve got another big one on Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th. Thursday sees a 10 ft SW, 14–15 second swell (energy 2940–3465) with clean cross-off winds, but it’s too big for most. Friday September 4th is the best of the bunch for the second week: a 8 ft SW, 15–16 second swell (energy 3014–3218) with light offshore breezes in the morning and glassy cross-off conditions in the afternoon. That’s a clean, powerful, long-period groundswell—perfect for the experienced crew. Saturday September 5th is windy and messy, but Sunday September 6th afternoon has a glassy 6 ft, 13-second swell (energy 1009) that’s clean and fun.
Overall, the best windows are Sunday August 23rd arvo, Monday August 24th, and the real standout is Friday September 4th—that’s the one to circle. The big swells on August 30th and September 3rd are only for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1504 | 1069 | 1399 | 862 | 600 | 699 | 878 | 699 | 874 | 2171 | 1155 | 334 | 202 | 299 | 855 | 2191 | 1771 | 1532 | 2313 | 589 | 2326 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:12PM1.26m | 7:59AM1.21m | 6:56PM1.18m | 8:59AM1.18m | 7:55PM1.11m | 10:06AM1.18m | 9:09PM1.07m | 11:09AM1.20m | 10:26PM1.08m | 12:01PM1.24m | 11:37PM1.13m | 12:43PM1.28m | 00:36AM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:37PM0.79m | 1:04AM0.36m | 1:27PM0.83m | 1:53AM0.39m | 2:32PM0.84m | 2:52AM0.41m | 3:52PM0.82m | 3:59AM0.41m | 5:11PM0.75m | 5:06AM0.39m | 6:08PM0.65m | 6:06AM0.36m | 6:51PM0.54m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 |
1504 | 1069 | 1399 | 862 | 600 | 699 | 878 | 699 | 874 | 1123 | 892 | 334 | 202 | 299 | 600 | 2191 | 1771 | 1532 | 1077 | 589 | 974 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SW 13 | S 8 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 10 | S 17 | S 16 | — | — | SW 13 |
595 | 511 | 118 | 38 | 15 | 31 | 255 | 211 | — | — | — | 138 | 30 | 165 | 855 | 303 | 23 | 20 | — | — | 176 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 11 | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 |
25 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 89 | 47 | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | SW 5 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | NW 2 | — | — | WSW 10 | S 5 | SW 6 | WSW 14 | SW 7 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 56 | 2171 | 1155 | — | 1 | — | — | 511 | 7 | 59 | 2313 | 152 | 2326 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 33 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 33 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 10 |
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Information about the Raffs Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Raffs Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Raffs Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Raffs Beach 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 (Raffs Beach) 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 Raffs Beach 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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