
Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,933 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 14s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Jul 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board let's see what's on offer for the coming weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a shake-up at Raffs Beach. It’s a solid beginner spot, fairly consistent, and it gets a nice SSW swell direction which is right in its sweet spot. Water temp is sitting at about 55°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so don't expect any surprises there.
The first couple of days are a write-off, to be honest. Wednesday the 22nd is a total mess with cross-shore winds and a messy cross-chop. The swell is a weak 5ft SW and the combined energy is a measly (792). Not worth your time. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are actually looking at some massive swell – we’re talking 12ft to 13ft SW groundswell with a period of 14-15 seconds and combined energy readings that are off the charts (8322 and 11413). That’s way too big for a beginner spot like this, so only for the absolute experts, and even then, it’s a beast. The winds are cross-off though, so it’ll be clean, just colossal.
The swell drops back down to a more manageable 6ft to 7ft on Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th, but the energy is still moderate (around 754-952) and the conditions are only marginal. It’s a bit of a lull.
Now, here’s the standout. Tuesday, July 28th, morning. The swell is 8ft SW but the period is a very long 15 seconds, bringing in proper groundswell energy. Combined energy is a solid (2993). The wind is a gentle cross-off from the NNW, giving us clean faces. This is a serious session for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer in the near term.
After that, it gets pretty messy again. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are blown out by onshore winds. Then we hit a sweet little pocket at the end of the month. Friday, July 31st, morning is pure magic. Glassy conditions with no wind, a small but clean 4ft SW swell. The energy is light (390), but for a beginner wave, it'll be perfect. Then Saturday, August 1st, morning is another cracker: offshore wind from the north, with a 3ft SW swell that has a very long period of 17 seconds, giving it a combined energy of (816). That’s a very clean, long-period groundswell. It’s a great option for the more experienced, as the long period will make it a bit more challenging at a beach break, but the conditions are pristine.
The first week of August is a total loss. From Sunday the 2nd afternoon through to the 6th, it’s all onshore winds, strong breeze, and rain. The swell is all over the place, but the wind is just terrible. It’s a total write-off for paddle surfing. That strong S-SE wind and decent swell (7ft+) actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, to wrap it up: The real highlight is Tuesday, July 28th morning for the experienced crew, and Friday, July 31st morning and Saturday, August 1st morning for a cleaner, more manageable session. The rest is either too big, too windy, or just plain flat. Don't get your hopes up for the second week – it's a long stretch of bad conditions.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 13 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
604 | 1168 | 5313 | 3031 | 7482 | 6304 | 5761 | 2456 | 3026 | 2667 | 1040 | 743 | 745 | 850 | 802 | 952 | 1756 | 2742 | 2725 | 2083 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:19PM1.50m | 6:16AM1.37m | 5:51PM1.45m | 7:05AM1.33m | 6:24PM1.39m | 7:57AM1.29m | 7:00PM1.33m | 8:53AM1.27m | 7:44PM1.27m | 9:54AM1.27m | 8:36PM1.20m | 10:56AM1.29m | 9:38PM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:50PM0.31m | 11:55AM0.68m | 00:29AM0.33m | 12:35PM0.77m | 1:11AM0.35m | 1:20PM0.85m | 1:55AM0.37m | 2:13PM0.90m | 2:43AM0.38m | 3:19PM0.92m | 3:37AM0.38m | 4:37PM0.89m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 14 | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
604 | 999 | 3009 | 26 | 5926 | 4811 | 3619 | 2456 | 2179 | 1629 | 1040 | 743 | 745 | 850 | 802 | 952 | 1756 | 2742 | 2725 | 2083 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | SW 14 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | — | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 |
1 | 428 | — | — | — | 298 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | — | 33 | — | 67 | 251 | 186 | 174 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 4 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — |
188 | 1168 | 5313 | 3031 | 7482 | 6304 | 5761 | 20 | 3026 | 2667 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 7 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 499 | 16 | 11 | 498 | 54 | 11 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
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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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