Raffs Beach surf break

Raffs Beach surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 29 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
15.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Raffs Beach surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 3,560 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Friday (May 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 29th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 31st May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 31st May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
4
2
0
1
2
1
4
3
3
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.9
SW
8
1.6
SW
11
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.5
SW
16
0.9
SW
12
2.5
SSW
9
1.9
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
9
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
75
74
111
57
72
104
558
1914
1450
1048
792
389
154
124
202
1132
547
249
220
330
175
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
W
15
NW
25
WNW
20
W
25
WNW
30
WNW
25
W
20
WNW
20
N
30
N
35
N
30
N
15
NNE
15
W
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
WSW
5
W
15
NW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:26AM1.36m
9:37PM1.32m
11:25AM1.42m
10:26PM1.32m
12:15PM1.48m
11:15PM1.32m
12:58PM1.53m
00:01AM1.32m
1:37PM1.57m
00:45AM1.31m
2:15PM1.59m
1:28AM1.30m
2:50PM1.59m
2:09AM1.28m
Low Tide
4:06PM0.85m
4:25AM0.39m
5:11PM0.86m
5:14AM0.35m
6:08PM0.84m
5:58AM0.31m
6:56PM0.81m
6:40AM0.27m
7:40PM0.77m
7:19AM0.25m
8:20PM0.72m
7:58AM0.24m
8:57PM0.69m
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7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
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5:10
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:08
6
4
1
2
1
5
1
1
Temp °C
14
15
12
16
16
11
13
12
11
14
11
12
15
13
12
16
15
13
14
14
11
11
12
9
11
11
7
6
6
6
7
3
4
11
10
10
15
14
10
12
13
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.9
SW
8
1.6
SW
11
2.2
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.7
SSW
10
0.9
SW
12
0.4
W
13
0.6
SW
14
1.3
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
Energy kJ
75
74
111
57
72
102
558
1450
1048
792
389
154
85
202
55
147
249
119
330
175
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.2
SSW
4
0.4
SW
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.6
SW
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.1
E
9
0.1
W
12
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SSW
7
Energy kJ
32
30
2
11
10
104
4
15
78
93
96
136
2
3
245
220
13
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
W
18
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.5
SW
16
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SE
10
0.3
SW
17
Energy kJ
7
3
10
10
6
4
12
2
2
124
2
2
15
15
52
4
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
NW
2
0.6
W
3
0.6
WSW
7
0.5
WNW
3
0.8
WNW
4
2.5
SW
12
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.7
NNE
4
1.3
NNE
5
0.9
N
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
WSW
3
2.5
SSW
9
1.9
SSW
9
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
N
3
Energy kJ
3
1
8
36
6
16
1914
4
3
14
83
28
3
2
1132
547
3
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
1
11
11
11
10
32
11
11
0
51
41
31
3
10
11
410
11
10
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
4
5
3
4
4
5
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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