Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
12.8° C
0.4° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,042 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Raffs Beach, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with the wind, so you’ve gotta pick your moments. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The action kicks off this Sunday morning, August 2nd, with a clean 6 ft SW groundswell and a very long 16-second period, pushed by a moderate offshore breeze. The energy’s strong (1537), and these are excellent conditions for experienced surfers. It’s a standout session for the first week – proper clean lines with that long period, though it’s likely to break a bit straight at a beach setup. Sunday afternoon drops slightly to 5 ft but stays clean.

Monday morning, August 3rd, sees the swell drop to 5 ft from the SW, but the wind swings cross-offshore and freshens up, so it’s still clean but a bit less punchy. That 14-second period still has some grunt. By Monday afternoon, the wind goes cross-shore and the quality drops off.

Tuesday, August 4th, the swell bumps up to 7 ft in the morning, but the wind is strong and cross-shore, making it lumpy. Then Tuesday afternoon it gets choppy and cross-onshore with 8 ft – not worth paddling out. The whole of Wednesday through Thursday is a write-off with onshore or cross-onshore winds and smaller, choppy surf.

Then, Friday morning, August 7th, is a real surprise. The wind goes glassy, and you’ve got a clean 4 ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The energy is moderate (1169), but the glassy conditions make it a gem for experienced surfers. Saturday, August 8th, keeps it going with a light offshore breeze and 4 ft SW swell both morning and afternoon – clean and consistent.

Sunday, August 9th, the swell fades to 3 ft, and it’s a bit blown out with a fresh offshore, but it’s still ridable.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday, August 10th, the swell picks up again to 5 ft with a very long 18-second period in the morning, then by Monday afternoon we’ve got 6 ft from the WSW with a 17-second period and moderate offshore wind – the energy jumps to strong (1655). That’s a top session for the second week.

The absolute standout, though, is Friday, August 14th. The morning delivers a solid 8 ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy is massive (4429), and it’s flagged as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a big, powerful, clean swell – but it’s only for the crew who know what they’re doing. The afternoon stays around 8 ft with lighter winds.

Saturday, August 15th, the morning is still solid at 6 ft with a clean cross-offshore, but by the afternoon we’re looking at a massive 12 ft SW swell, glassy, and the energy is huge (7437). That’s way too big for this break – only for the absolute experts, and even then, it’s borderline dangerous.

Sunday, August 16th, stays oversized with 10 ft and glassy conditions, but again, it’s too big for safe surfing. The run finishes on Monday, August 17th, with a cleaner 4 ft SW swell and a light offshore – a nice, mellow end to the forecast.

Overall, the best windows are Sunday morning August 2nd, Friday morning August 7th, and the big one on Friday morning August 14th. The water’s about average temp for this time of year, so no surprises there. Crowds at Raffs Beach are sometimes an issue, so keep an eye out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
19
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2220
1446
1170
847
825
706
560
1341
1365
564
271
453
325
181
344
388
920
915
1131
Wind (km/h)
15
N
25
N
25
N
20
NW
30
WNW
25
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20
WNW
30
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25
SW
15
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15
WSW
15
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10
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15
WSW
15
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5
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5
ESE
10
SSE
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:38AM1.25m
2:29PM1.44m
2:26AM1.31m
2:59PM1.45m
3:11AM1.36m
3:27PM1.45m
3:56AM1.40m
3:56PM1.46m
4:42AM1.41m
4:27PM1.45m
5:30AM1.40m
5:00PM1.44m
Low Tide
7:57AM0.29m
8:39PM0.48m
8:38AM0.32m
9:12PM0.40m
9:17AM0.38m
9:45PM0.33m
9:54AM0.45m
10:21PM0.27m
10:32AM0.54m
10:59PM0.23m
11:12AM0.63m
11:43PM0.21m
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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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