Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Raffs Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows where it’ll be worth getting wet.

The first real action kicks off on Saturday the 12th. The morning sees a clean 7ft SW groundswell, with a very long 15-second period pushing through. The combined energy is a strong 2376, so there’s plenty of grunt in the water. What makes it a standout is the NNE offshore breeze at 6 mph keeping the faces glassy. This is prime for experienced surfers, as it’s solid. The afternoon holds similar quality, dropping slightly to 6ft, but the NE cross-off wind keeps it clean and rippable.

Sunday the 13th remains a good option. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a moderate offshore breeze from the N at 16 mph. Wave energy is moderate at 881. It’s a bit smaller, but the conditions are very good for a longer session.

There’s a bit of a lull Monday the 14th, with small, weak 3ft swell. The real warning comes Tuesday the 15th. The swell jumps to a messy 10ft to 12ft, but it’s accompanied by strong cross-onshore winds. The combined energy skyrockets to 4633, but the surface will be choppy and lumpy. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one, unless you’re a glutton for punishment.

After that messy spell, keep your eyes on Thursday the 17th. It’s a beauty. The morning offers 6ft of clean SW groundswell (14 seconds) with absolutely glassy conditions—a NNW breeze at just 3 mph. The energy is solid at 1436, and it’s set up perfectly for experienced surfers to get some long, clean lines. The water temp is around 57°F, which is about average for this time of year, so a decent spring suit is the go.

The following week has some promising pulses. Friday the 18th morning looks excellent again, with 7ft SW swell and a solid 16 mph offshore from the N, keeping things clean. As we head into the second week, the swell on the 21st of September looks massive—12ft from the SW with a very long 19-second period and a combined energy of 8024. That is a huge amount of water moving. The winds are light and offshore in the morning, but at that size, this spot will be for absolute experts only. It’s too big for the average surfer.

Later in the week, Wednesday the 23rd morning brings a really nice 7ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) with clean conditions from a light ENE cross-off breeze. Then Saturday the 26th morning sees a return to clean, smaller conditions with a 4ft SW groundswell (17 seconds) and light offshore winds, offering some fun, long-period lines for those who want a more relaxed session.

Overall, the standout sessions are Saturday the 12th and Thursday the 17th for the best combination of size, clean conditions, and energy.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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