Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.8° 

Raffs Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Raffs Beach surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,092 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the forecast for Raffs Beach.

First up, we've got a window of solid, powerful swell on the way starting Wednesday the 3rd. The early part of the week sees a building SW groundswell, but it's gonna be a bit of a mess with the wind. The real standout, though, is kicking off Thursday afternoon. The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

Let's break it down. Wednesday morning the 2nd is a write-off with a 6ft SW swell but a 9 mph cross-off wind that's just not cooperating. Clean waves, but the score suggests it's a marginal call. That afternoon, the wind swings more cross and the swell jumps to 7ft, but it's still not great.

Thursday morning the 3rd is a no-go: 8ft of SW swell with a 12 mph cross wind and rain. But Thursday afternoon? That's where it gets interesting. The swell jumps to 15ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the wind goes light cross-off. The combined energy is massive (10714). This is a big, powerful groundswell. For a beach break, that 15ft is only for the experienced crew – it's going to be thick and heavy. The only good news is that it's clean.

Friday the 4th keeps the goods coming with a 10ft SW swell, 16-second period, and clean cross-off winds all day. This is another day for the experts, with the combined energy around 4000. It's a big, powerful, clean swell.

Saturday the 5th is a write-off. The morning has a 7ft swell but the wind is howling at 25 mph, and by the afternoon, the wind is a messy 22 mph cross-shore with a lumpy chop. That's a hard pass.

Now, here's the real gem. Sunday the 6th. Morning has a 7ft SW swell, 14-second period, with a light 6 mph cross-off wind. Clean conditions. The combined energy is 1838. This is the pick of the week for the experienced surfer. The afternoon is even better, with a 6ft swell and a 6 mph NE cross-off wind. Excellent conditions.

Monday the 7th is a morning glass-off. Zero wind, 3ft of SW swell with a 13-second period. The energy is light (355), but it's glassy. This is a good one for the beginners, as the swell is a manageable size. The afternoon turns to a light cross-on, so morning is the call.

Tuesday the 8th is another standout. Morning is glassy with a 4ft, 18-second, very long-period groundswell from the SW. Combined energy is 1118. That long period will make for some great, lined-up waves, but it might be a bit straight at the beach. The afternoon is clean with a 6ft, 17-second swell and a 9 mph offshore wind. Excellent.

The middle of the week from the 9th to the 10th is a total loss. The wind is onshore and strong, with massive, messy swell. This is a gap of about 3 days with no real hope.

The 11th is marginal. A 8ft SSW swell with a short 10-second period and a cross-off wind, but the energy is decent. Don't get too excited.

The 12th is a gem. Saturday morning the 12th is glassy with a 6ft, 16-second groundswell from the SW. Combined energy of 1554. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a top pick.

The 13th is a write-off. Onshore winds and a lumpy mess.

The 14th is a massive swell event. 15ft and 13ft SW groundswells, but the wind is directly onshore. This is a huge, powerful swell with onshore wind – a total mess for surfing, but it might be a good day for the kite surfers.

The 15th is a marginal, cross-shore day.

The 16th is a beauty. Wednesday morning the 16th has a 6ft, 15-second groundswell with a 6 mph offshore wind. Clean. The afternoon is glassy with a 7ft, 14-second swell. Excellent conditions.

The 17th is a bit of a mixed bag: a 7ft, 17-second swell but with a light cross-shore wind.

So, for the best of the best, I'm looking at the Sunday the 6th and Tuesday the 8th, and the Saturday the 12th. The Sunday the 6th has a solid 7ft SW groundswell with light cross-off winds, clean conditions. The Tuesday the 8th has that super-long-period 18-second groundswell with glassy conditions. The Saturday the 12th is another glassy day with a great 6ft, 16-second groundswell. For the beginners, the glassy Monday morning the 7th with the 3ft swell is your best bet. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
3
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15
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16
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16
2.4
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2.2
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15
3.5
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13
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WSW
13
2.1
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14
1.8
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14
1.4
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13
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13
0.8
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13
0.7
SW
20
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
648
1832
2075
2082
2626
7092
4351
4164
3725
2794
2122
4470
4865
1838
1152
653
315
231
380
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
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25
NNW
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25
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High Tide
2:56AM1.46m
2:51PM1.42m
3:39AM1.49m
3:22PM1.44m
4:22AM1.49m
3:55PM1.44m
5:09AM1.45m
4:33PM1.42m
6:00AM1.38m
5:17PM1.37m
6:59AM1.31m
6:13PM1.30m
Low Tide
8:59AM0.42m
9:13PM0.18m
9:36AM0.48m
9:50PM0.13m
10:13AM0.54m
10:31PM0.12m
10:53AM0.62m
11:16PM0.13m
11:38AM0.68m
00:08AM0.18m
12:33PM0.74m
1:09AM0.25m
rain showers
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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).

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