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Raffs Beach surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
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Raffs Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Monday (Apr 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sun 3 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | |
363 | 369 | 366 | 640 | 901 | 1573 | 1464 | 1592 | 1155 | 957 | 778 | 704 | 656 | 668 | 641 | 570 | 495 | 503 | 380 | 300 | 305 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 6:53AM1.25m | 7:45PM1.31m | 8:13AM1.23m | 8:44PM1.28m | 9:36AM1.25m | 9:43PM1.27m | 10:54AM1.32m | 10:39PM1.29m | 11:56AM1.40m | 11:28PM1.32m | 12:45PM1.49m | 00:12AM1.35m | 1:27PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:55AM0.62m | 1:11PM0.49m | 2:00AM0.60m | 2:21PM0.60m | 3:09AM0.55m | 3:39PM0.67m | 4:16AM0.48m | 4:55PM0.70m | 5:13AM0.40m | 5:56PM0.70m | 6:02AM0.33m | 6:45PM0.69m | 6:43AM0.27m | ||||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | |
— | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
363 | 369 | 366 | 545 | 527 | 1573 | 1464 | 1592 | 1155 | 957 | 778 | 704 | 656 | 668 | 641 | 570 | 495 | 503 | 380 | 300 | 305 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 25 | SW 23 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | — | S 14 | E 7 | SE 4 | ESE 10 |
44 | 25 | 182 | 640 | 901 | 319 | 51 | 43 | 79 | 3 | 2 | — | 19 | 19 | 41 | 16 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SW 26 | SSW 15 | S 20 | S 18 | SSW 17 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | S 14 | SE 9 | — |
5 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 56 | 58 | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | E 10 |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 28 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 51 | 20 | 218 | 218 |
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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.
Raffs Beach is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












