Raffs Beach surf break

Raffs Beach surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
16.8° 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 23rd Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 29th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 29th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
0
1
2
1
4
4
3
5
4
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.6
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.7
SW
17
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.3
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.1
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
13
2.3
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
248
180
671
680
367
205
142
357
290
595
503
411
363
341
623
802
804
1858
3238
1544
2006
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NNE
10
E
10
NW
15
N
15
N
10
N
25
N
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
25
S
5
SW
0
SSE
15
SE
10
NE
20
N
25
NW
15
WNW
5
SSW
15
SE
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
3:04AM1.45m
4:22PM1.61m
3:51AM1.43m
5:09PM1.54m
4:44AM1.38m
5:57PM1.46m
5:44AM1.31m
6:49PM1.38m
6:53AM1.25m
7:45PM1.31m
8:13AM1.23m
8:44PM1.28m
9:36AM1.25m
Low Tide
9:37AM0.07m
10:19PM0.61m
10:25AM0.14m
11:06PM0.62m
11:14AM0.24m
11:57PM0.62m
12:09PM0.36m
00:55AM0.62m
1:11PM0.49m
2:00AM0.60m
2:21PM0.60m
3:09AM0.55m
3:39PM0.67m
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:54
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
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5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:38
5:37
5:37
Temp °C
22
22
23
22
24
24
22
25
25
22
22
16
15
16
15
17
26
27
21
16
15
19
20
20
20
19
20
19
19
20
17
19
13
14
15
13
14
19
21
17
16
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.6
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
13
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.3
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.8
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
2.1
SW
13
2.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
248
180
671
680
367
205
142
357
290
595
503
411
363
341
623
802
527
1858
1611
1544
2006
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
11
0.4
SW
18
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.6
SW
10
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.4
NNE
4
0.1
SE
14
0.1
S
14
0.4
SSW
4
0.1
SW
26
0.3
SW
23
0.7
SW
20
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
12
1.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
25
108
13
11
10
4
82
109
270
5
8
4
7
26
86
384
804
273
643
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.3
ESE
12
0.2
S
16
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SW
20
0.1
E
8
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
S
18
0.3
SSW
17
Energy kJ
5
28
21
9
16
1
23
19
40
39
57
58
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.5
NNE
4
0.4
N
3
0.6
N
4
0.3
SSW
2
0.5
SW
4
0.7
NNW
4
2.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
3
9
8
7
3
9
1
9
11
3238
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
60
11
0
13
0
0
1
0
0
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
4
5
5
4
5
7
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
4
6
5
9
8
7
4
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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.

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