
Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 6,502 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Raffs Beach.
The outlook starts off a bit average, but patience is gonna pay off. We’ve got a solid run of good-to-excellent conditions arriving later in the forecast, and the middle of the second week is the real standout.
The first few days are a mixed bag. Monday August 10th has a clean morning with a 5.6ft SW swell, but the period is a massive 19 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell, which will bring heaps of energy (combined energy of 2065) and nice clean lines, but it’s 5.6ft, and with that long period, it might be a bit much for absolute beginners. The wind is a cross-off from the NW at 12 mph, which is good, but be aware that at a beach break, that long period can make things a bit shifty.
The real action kicks off on Wednesday afternoon August 12th. The swell jumps to 10.0ft from the WSW with a period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 8760. This is big, powerful stuff. The rating is an 11/10, but it’s also flagged as too big for this break. This is expert-only territory. If you’re not a charger, you’ll be watching from the shore. The wind is a cross-shore from the west at 12 mph, so it’s not perfectly clean, but the sheer power is there.
Thursday and Friday, August 13th and 14th, are similar. Thursday morning is 8.2ft SW with a cross-off wind, so it’s a bit cleaner, but still pushing 10.0ft in the afternoon. The same story applies: big, grunty swells with combined energy in the 3500-5500 range. Thursday afternoon has a lighter wind, but it’s a cross-shore. This is for the experienced crew only.
Now, the real gem. Look at Tuesday August 18th. The morning sees a clean 4.3ft SW swell, but the wind is glassy offshore from the NNW at just 3 mph – that’s a dream. The combined energy is 1015, so there’s plenty of push. The rating is 4/10 for experienced surfers, but the description says "excellent surf conditions." This is the pick of the week. The afternoon is also clean with a cross-off breeze and a 3.6ft swell.
Following that, Wednesday August 19th is also very good. Another offshore morning, this time from the NNE at 6 mph, with a 3.6ft SW swell and a 16-second period. The combined energy is 565, and the description says "expect very good surf conditions." The afternoon holds up with a clean 3.3ft swell.
The end of the second week, around August 21st and 22nd, brings a run of moderate offshore winds in the morning, with 4.3ft to 4.3ft SW swells. The combined energy is in the 600-700 range, and the description says "expect very good surf conditions." These are solid, clean, fun waves without the massive size of the earlier week.
The absolute standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Tuesday August 18th. That morning with the 4.3ft SW swell and the glassy offshore wind is the best chance for a proper session. The wind is so light it’s practically a mirror. The wave quality is excellent, and the crowds at Raffs Beach can be possible. If you can get out there, you’ll be in for a treat.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1351 | 2031 | 1432 | 989 | 736 | 943 | 1292 | 1968 | 5006 | 3335 | 3353 | 3725 | 3402 | 5203 | 3634 | 2567 | 2066 | 2010 | 1665 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:34AM1.30m | 7:35PM1.31m | 9:51AM1.29m | 8:53PM1.26m | 11:07AM1.32m | 10:20PM1.25m | 12:12PM1.38m | 11:43PM1.29m | 1:04PM1.43m | 00:55AM1.36m | 1:48PM1.48m | 1:55AM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:32AM0.22m | 1:59PM0.85m | 2:40AM0.25m | 3:23PM0.85m | 3:56AM0.26m | 4:55PM0.78m | 5:14AM0.26m | 6:11PM0.66m | 6:23AM0.24m | 7:09PM0.53m | 7:21AM0.23m | 7:57PM0.40m | |||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | 17 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
1351 | 2031 | 1432 | 989 | 736 | 943 | 1292 | 1968 | 3039 | 3335 | 3353 | 3725 | 3402 | 5203 | 3634 | 2567 | 2066 | 2010 | 1665 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 10 | S 7 | WSW 7 | S 6 | SSW 17 | NNW 4 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 16 |
2 | 5 | 9 | 74 | 111 | 6 | 57 | 7 | 715 | 59 | 165 | 122 | 186 | 339 | 179 | — | 77 | 78 | 122 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 6 | S 15 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 38 | — | — | — | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNW 3 | SW 4 | SW 7 | WNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 16 | WSW 11 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | 9 | 40 | 204 | 15 | 6 | 24 | 97 | 5006 | 1254 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 1 | 186 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 309 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 3 |
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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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