Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and let’s break down what’s happening at Raffs Beach in feet and miles per hour.

There’s a solid stretch of long-period SW groundswell on the way, and this break is dialled in for that direction. Water temperature is about normal for now – nothing wild.

Starting Friday the 28th, we’ve got a 4ft SW swell but the wind is messy and the session looks average. Not worth the effort. Saturday the 29th morning is nicer – 5ft SW with light cross-off breezes and clean conditions. A decent warm-up.

The real action fires up Sunday the 30th morning. Clean 6ft SW swell (13 seconds) with light NW winds. The wave comment says “excellent” for experienced surfers. Moderate energy (1153), but good shape. This is your first standout.

Monday the 31st is even better. Morning is clean with 6ft SW swell, but the afternoon goes glassy with a light ESE breeze, and the energy jumps to a strong 2024. That’s the pick of the week. Clean, punchy, and all-time conditions.

Tuesday 1st September brings a fresh offshore north wind and 6ft SW swell. It’s clean, but the wind is strong (18 mph). For experienced surfers, it’s fun, but Monday is the better call.

Wednesday 2nd September afternoon gets big – 8ft WSW swell, but the wind goes cross-shore and the wave state gets lumpy. Energy is cranked to 4586 – that’s huge power. Too big for beginners, and intermediates will struggle. Experts only.

Thursday 3rd September through Saturday 5th September is all about massive swell – 7ft to 10ft – with cross or cross-off winds. The wave comments keep saying it’s too big for this break. Energy values are over 4000. This is kite-surf territory or an expert-only show.

Sunday 6th September is a write-off – rain showers, 28 mph winds, lumpy chop. Stay home.

We get a lull from Monday 7th September through Wednesday 9th September. Swell drops to 6ft-7ft, winds lighten, and conditions clean up. Wednesday 9th September morning is nice – 5ft SW swell with offshore NNW winds. Clean and good for intermediates.

Now, the big one. The standout of the whole forecast is Friday 11th September afternoon. We’re looking at 8ft SW swell with a ridiculously long 21-second period. Energy is massive (6060), and the wave comment says “exceptional” for experts. Light cross-off wind. This is a groundswell monster – perfect for a point or reef. But 8ft with 21 seconds is serious juice. Experts only.

Saturday 12th September morning is back to 10ft and too big again.

So your best windows are the morning of Sunday 30th August and the glassy afternoon of Monday 31st August for the best balance of size, wind, and fun. For the brave, the afternoon of Friday 11th September is the absolute standout – but it’s a beast. Crowds are “sometimes” here, so expect company on the best days.

I’m Rusty. Keep your eyes on the horizon.

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