
Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 7,361 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's in store for us at Raffs Beach.
Alright, the first few days are a bit of a tease. We've got some clean, small waves to kick off the week but nothing to get too worked up about. The real story here is a massive pulse of southwest groundswell that's going to make things interesting, but only for the brave. The water at Raffs is sitting at 56°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are your gentle warm-up. Monday morning sees a clean 3 ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period and a light offshore breeze from the NNW. The combined energy is modest (330), so it's a bit weak but perfect for a beginner. The wave shape should be good with that long period, but it's a beach break, so it might be a bit straight. Tuesday morning is a step up, with 4 ft of WSW swell at 14 seconds and a light offshore wind. The energy jumps to a moderate 617 and the forecast is very good. Tuesday afternoon holds similar with 4 ft at 13 seconds. Good, clean fun for the learner crew.
Then Wednesday the 22nd turns sour. The wind picks up to 16 mph from the WNW, making it messy. The swell is 4 ft but the energy is moderate (319) and the conditions are poor. Avoid it.
Thursday the 23rd through to Saturday the 10th of August is where it gets big and gnarly. Thursday morning, the swell jumps to 12 ft from the SW at 14 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 7058, which is strong. The wind is cross-off, but the waves are too big for this break. This is for experts only. Friday the 24th is even bigger, with 13 ft at 15 seconds and a fresh, strong breeze. The energy is a staggering 10889. This is a full-on, serious ocean. Saturday the 25th keeps the 10 ft to 12 ft range going. The pattern continues through to the 2nd of August, with waves over 8 ft every day. While the wind is often offshore, the size is just too much for Raffs. This is a solid 8 ft to 16 ft groundswell event with periods over 15 seconds, so it's very long period. That means the sets will be powerful and widely spaced, but at a beach break like Raffs, it might be a bit of a washing machine for paddle surfing. Honestly, with these strong winds and big swell, the setup could be more interesting for kite surfing than a standard paddle session.
The best window for experienced surfers, and the true standout, is Wednesday the 29th of July. Wednesday morning we have 7 ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period, a massive 2467 energy, and glassy conditions. The wind is a slight 3 mph from the NNW, making it a glass-off. The afternoon is just as good, with 7 ft at 15 seconds and light westerly winds. This is the pick of the whole outlook. It's big enough to be pumping but clean enough to be special. Keep in mind, it's a Wednesday so crowds might be manageable, but it can be a busy spot sometimes.
The following week from the 30th of July onward has a few more promising windows. Thursday the 30th has a nice 5 ft SW swell in the morning with a gentle breeze, and the afternoon turns glassy with 5 ft. Friday the 31st brings 6 ft at 16 seconds with a light offshore from the north. That's a classic, clean, long-period groundswell. Good energy (1704) and moderate offshore winds. The 1st of August pushes back into the too-big territory, but it's offshore all day. The 4th of August has some cleaner 8 ft SW swell with a cross-off breeze, but it's described as marginal.
So, if you're an experienced surfer, mark your calendar for Wednesday the 29th of July. That's the one. For the beginners, the early part of the week (Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st) is your best bet before the ocean turns into a beast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
306 | 176 | 255 | 617 | 509 | 346 | 319 | 659 | 2174 | 4574 | 3487 | 7361 | 4826 | 6313 | 3398 | 2535 | 3266 | 2233 | 997 | 826 | 1131 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:10PM1.57m | 4:39AM1.44m | 4:46PM1.54m | 5:28AM1.41m | 5:19PM1.50m | 6:16AM1.37m | 5:51PM1.45m | 7:05AM1.33m | 6:24PM1.39m | 7:57AM1.29m | 7:00PM1.33m | 8:53AM1.27m | 7:44PM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:29PM0.33m | 10:35AM0.45m | 11:10PM0.31m | 11:15AM0.57m | 11:50PM0.31m | 11:55AM0.68m | 00:29AM0.33m | 12:35PM0.77m | 1:11AM0.35m | 1:20PM0.85m | 1:55AM0.37m | 2:13PM0.90m | 2:43AM0.38m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
306 | 176 | 255 | 617 | 509 | 346 | 319 | 659 | 1287 | 2484 | 63 | 4301 | 4826 | 4099 | 3398 | 2535 | 2088 | 1610 | 997 | 826 | 585 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | WSW 12 | E 11 | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — |
19 | 91 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 487 | 477 | 107 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | NNW 3 | NW 2 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WNW 3 | SW 15 | WNW 4 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 3 | — | SW 11 |
2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 71 | 2174 | 4574 | 3487 | 7361 | 5 | 6313 | 7 | — | 3266 | 2233 | 3 | — | 1131 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 499 | 495 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 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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