Raffs Beach surf break

Raffs Beach surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 02 May 2026 AEST
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Raffs Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
17.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 3rd May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 8th May)8ft (2.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
2
4
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.7
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SSW
15
2
SW
14
3.5
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
380
290
299
299
384
342
286
228
473
444
1003
1130
765
511
732
1323
813
2125
2729
1580
1437
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
30
NNE
25
N
20
N
20
NNW
25
N
30
N
30
NNW
35
WNW
25
W
15
WSW
15
WNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
15
WNW
5
WNW
20
N
15
N
20
NNW
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
High Tide
12:45PM1.49m
00:12AM1.35m
1:27PM1.55m
00:52AM1.37m
2:05PM1.59m
1:29AM1.38m
2:41PM1.61m
2:04AM1.36m
3:15PM1.60m
2:38AM1.34m
3:49PM1.57m
3:12AM1.30m
4:22PM1.53m
3:47AM1.27m
Low Tide
6:45PM0.69m
6:43AM0.27m
7:28PM0.67m
7:21AM0.23m
8:06PM0.66m
7:57AM0.21m
8:43PM0.65m
8:31AM0.20m
9:18PM0.65m
9:03AM0.22m
9:52PM0.65m
9:36AM0.25m
10:26PM0.65m
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light rain
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clear
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7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
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5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:27
2
9
1
4
10
6
12
Temp °C
21
23
22
17
16
14
18
18
15
16
16
13
17
18
14
13
10
11
11
10
9
14
17
16
15
13
10
11
11
9
12
12
10
12
13
10
11
7
10
6
5
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
0.8
SSW
16
1.7
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
1.7
SW
12
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SSW
15
2
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
380
290
299
299
384
342
286
228
473
444
298
1130
765
511
732
197
813
2125
2729
1580
1130
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
8
0.2
ESE
5
0.5
N
4
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.1
SE
10
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
1
1
2
9
8
8
10
12
31
4
18
71
98
126
4
517
667
81
70
74
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
4
1
4
17
19
4
4
22
4
4
4
5
11
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
4
0.6
NE
4
1
NNE
4
0.7
N
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.8
N
4
0.8
NNW
4
1
NW
4
1.5
WSW
8
1.8
SW
12
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.6
NNW
4
2.2
SW
12
1.5
S
6
1.4
S
7
0.2
ESE
10
2.5
SE
7
3.5
SE
8
Energy kJ
18
21
10
37
16
3
18
20
32
285
1003
2
2
10
1323
165
192
9
777
1437
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
31
27
0
0
1
0
41
51
181
11
16
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
5
5
5
4
9
4
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
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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.

Raffs Beach is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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