Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
15.3°C
2.0° 

Raffs Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Raffs Beach surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,220 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 19th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 21st Oct)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri morning).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
14
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SW
13
1.7
SW
15
1.9
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17
1.8
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16
1.4
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15
1.1
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18
1.7
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
435
272
407
357
290
248
119
345
1331
2116
1552
856
702
1529
1809
1675
1374
1014
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
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NNE
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N
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N
15
S
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N
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
30
N
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NW
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WSW
15
SSW
15
S
10
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Wind State
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glassy
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cross-off
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High Tide
6:06AM1.38m
5:30PM1.19m
6:42AM1.31m
6:09PM1.12m
7:24AM1.23m
7:03PM1.07m
8:12AM1.17m
8:15PM1.04m
9:08AM1.13m
9:38PM1.06m
10:07AM1.12m
10:59PM1.13m
Low Tide
11:24PM0.24m
12:04PM0.62m
11:58PM0.30m
12:42PM0.64m
00:37AM0.38m
1:27PM0.65m
1:25AM0.46m
2:22PM0.64m
2:28AM0.54m
3:25PM0.61m
3:44AM0.60m
4:30PM0.54m
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Feels °C
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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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