Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.0° C
0.2° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,588 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 29th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 29th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 29th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the pipe for Raffs Beach over the next couple of weeks.

The outlook starts off real ugly. Wednesday the 29th of July is a complete write-off – big, lumpy, cross-onshore junk. You wouldn’t even paddle out in that. Combined wave energy is a massive 8811 (strong to very strong) but it’s all blown out. No good.

Thursday the 30th of July looks a whole lot better. The swell drops to a manageable 6.9 ft from the SW, period at 13 seconds – that’s decent groundswell. Wind goes light cross-off in the morning and the surf cleans right up. Wave energy is moderate at 1598. This is for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skills, Thursday morning is your window. It’s not huge, but it’s clean.

Friday the 31st of July is a gem. Morning brings 4.6 ft SW swell with light cross-off wind – clean and tidy. But the afternoon steals the show: swell drops to 4.3 ft from the SW, period holds at 12 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. Wave energy is low at 546, but that’s fine because conditions are perfect. That afternoon session is the standout of the whole run so far.

Saturday the 1st of August keeps the good times rolling. Offshore winds all day from the NNE, 3.9 ft SW swell. The morning is clean, but the afternoon is where it’s at – the swell period jumps to a very long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and with gentle offshore winds, it’ll be a treat for experienced surfers. Wave energy bumps to 1386. That afternoon is a real standout.

Sunday the 2nd of August stays clean with moderate offshore winds, but the swell bumps up to 5.9 ft from the SW, period 16 seconds. That’s getting into expert territory. Combined energy at 1657. The sets will be bigger and more powerful, but with long gaps. Not for the faint-hearted.

Monday the 3rd of August is a bit of a letdown. Morning is clean enough with a 4.3 ft SW swell, but the wind picks up fresh cross-off. Then the afternoon turns poor again – cross-onshore and lumpy.

Tuesday the 4th of August is another day to skip. Cross-onshore winds, choppy, rain showers. Not worth it.

Wednesday the 5th of August brings a return to nicer conditions. Light cross-off wind in the morning with 4.3 ft SW swell, period 14 seconds. Clean and tidy. The afternoon goes glassy with 3.9 ft swell – a great session if you can sneak out.

Thursday the 6th of August is a sleeper. Morning has 3.6 ft SW swell, light offshore wind, clean. But the afternoon is the real surprise – only 2.6 ft from the SW but period hits a very long 20 seconds. That’s proper energy, and the wave energy at 1130 shows this isn’t just dribble. It’ll be clean with light cross-off wind. For the longboard or a fish, this could be surprisingly fun.

Friday the 7th of August sees a jump back up. Morning brings 5.9 ft SW swell with 18-second period, and gentle offshore wind puts it in the clean zone for experienced surfers. Wave energy at 2026. That morning is another standout.

The second week is more mixed. Saturday the 8th of August has fresh offshore winds but the swell drops to 3.3 ft – not much push. Sunday the 9th of August is better: 4.6 ft SW swell, period 13 seconds, with gentle to moderate offshore winds. Clean and consistent enough.

Monday the 10th of August brings 5.9 ft SW swell, but fresh offshore winds make it a bit blustery. Wave energy is moderate at 1163.

Now, the potential jackpot is Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning shows a solid 7.9 ft SW swell, period a massive 19 seconds. Combined wave energy is 4134 – strong. With cross-off winds and clean conditions, this is the biggest, most powerful swell of the run. It’s for experts only, and given the long period, Raffs Beach being a beach break might let it pitch a bit straight. But if it lines up, this could be the session of the outlook. It’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Wednesday the 12th of August holds moderate energy around 5.9-6.2 ft, but fresh offshore winds will keep it clean for those who want a slice.

Thursday the 13th of August is another big one. The morning shows 5.2 ft SW swell with 20-second period, wave energy at 2774. The afternoon though – the forecast says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, with 9.8 ft from the SW and 18-second period, wave energy at 5150. That’s huge. Only for the elite, and even then, Raffs might not handle it well. That side of the swell window looks more like a kite day if anything.

Water temp is sitting around 55.4° with a -0.4° anomaly – basically average for this

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night).

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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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6068
3446
1430
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570
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757
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SW
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WSW
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WNW
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WSW
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W
10
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NNW
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NNE
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High Tide
11:52AM1.32m
10:44PM1.14m
12:39PM1.36m
11:48PM1.16m
1:20PM1.40m
00:46AM1.20m
1:56PM1.42m
1:38AM1.25m
2:29PM1.44m
2:26AM1.31m
2:59PM1.45m
3:11AM1.36m
3:27PM1.45m
3:56AM1.40m
Low Tide
5:50PM0.83m
5:32AM0.33m
6:45PM0.74m
6:25AM0.30m
7:28PM0.65m
7:13AM0.29m
8:05PM0.56m
7:57AM0.29m
8:39PM0.48m
8:38AM0.32m
9:12PM0.40m
9:17AM0.38m
9:45PM0.33m
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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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