Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,673 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 (Jul 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. 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 TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Raffs Beach.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a rough start. Wednesday and Thursday this week are a write-off for paddling – the swell is too small or the wind is messy, and the surf is poor. Don’t even bother waxing up. Things get a bit more interesting later, but the first few days are a total washout.

The real action kicks off on Thursday, 23rd July, but it’s a serious one. We’re looking at a massive 12 ft SW swell hitting the break, with a 14-second period and a combined energy of 7253 (very strong). That’s a lot of juice. The wind is cross, which is okay, but this swell is simply too big for Raffs Beach. This is for experts only, if anyone. The same goes for Friday, 24th July – the swell peaks at 13 ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, and the energy is pumping at 9461. The wind goes cross-offshore, which is clean, but the size is still intimidating. This is a big-water day, not a beginner session.

By Saturday, 25th July, we’re still looking at an 12 ft SW swell (very strong energy at 5823) with a cross-offshore breeze. Still too big for most. The water temperature is around 56°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is a must.

Now, Sunday, 26th July, is where we start to see a window. The morning shows a 6 ft SW swell, but the surf is a bit marginal. The afternoon, however, is the pick of the early days. We’ve got a 5 ft SW swell with an 11-second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is a moderate 515 (moderate wave energy). It’s a bit inconsistent, but it’s clean and surfable. This is the best option for a solid, fun surf if you pick your window.

Monday, 27th July, holds similar promise with a 5 ft to 6 ft SW swell, clean cross-off winds, and moderate energy. The morning looks best; the afternoon gets a bit marginal. Still, it’s a good enough run to get wet.

The standout in the whole forecast, however, is Tuesday, 28th July. The morning shows a 7 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the energy is a strong 1767. The wind is a light breeze from the NW, which is cross-offshore. That’s clean, powerful, and long-period groundswell. This is the one for experienced surfers. The afternoon is a bit of a letdown with a light southerly onshore, so the morning is your window.

After that, the conditions get messy again. Wednesday, 29th July, and Thursday, 30th July, are blown out with onshore winds and poor surf. Friday, 31st July, sees a return to cleaner conditions, but the swell drops to 4 ft. It’s a gentle, clean day for a longboard or a cruiser.

Looking further ahead to the first week of August, we have a promising run. Saturday, 1st August, is a true standout. We’ve got a 4 ft SW swell with a 18-second period (very long period groundswell) and a clean offshore wind from the NNE. The energy is a strong 1144. This is a classic groundswell setup – perfect for the point or reef, but it might be a little too straight for the beach break. Sunday, 2nd August, keeps the offshores and a 4 ft to 5 ft SW swell, but the energy drops a bit. Monday, 3rd August, has a tiny 3 ft swell but a massive 22-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell, an anomaly. It’s a clean day with offshore winds, but the size is small. By Tuesday, 4th August, the swell picks up to 8 ft, but it’s getting big again and the wind is cross-offshore.

The final days of the forecast, 5th and 6th August, get messy again. Wednesday, 5th August, has an 12 ft SW swell with a short 9-second period, and the wind is cross. Too big and too short. Thursday, 6th August, is a drop-off with poor onshore winds.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Tuesday, 28th July morning for the powerful, clean groundswell for the experienced crew. The second standout is Saturday, 1st August for the dreamy offshore winds and long-period groundswell. If you’re a beginner, stay away from anything over 5 ft, and definitely steer clear of the 23rd-25th July. The crowds are listed as ‘sometimes’ at Raffs Beach, so you might have company on the good days.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
9:54AM1.27m
8:36PM1.20m
10:56AM1.29m
9:38PM1.16m
Low Tide
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
3:19PM0.92m
3:37AM0.38m
4:37PM0.89m
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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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