Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
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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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 9,129 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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 lining up for Raffs Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first proper session to get excited about is Tuesday afternoon, the 21st of July. There’s a clean 3.9ft SW swell rolling in with a solid 13-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The water’s sitting at 56.1°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The combined energy is a solid 509 – good, moderate energy – and for a beginner-friendly spot like Raffs Beach, that’s a damn nice introduction. It’s fairly consistent and can get a crowd sometimes, so get in early.

Wednesday morning, the 22nd, is still rideable with a 3.6ft SW swell, but it’s a bit windier and the forecast is a bit touch-and-go. Thursday morning, the 23rd, is where things get real. We’ve got a massive 11.5ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 7561. That’s serious power. But the file’s telling me it’s simply too big for this break. Same goes for Thursday afternoon, all of Friday, and Saturday – there’s a ton of swell, but it’s a no-go for paddle surfing. The winds are howling and the size is just too much for the lineup. If you’re a kite surfer, this setup looks like a whole lot of fun, but for the rest of us, give it a miss.

The next one that catches my eye is Monday afternoon, the 27th of July. It’s a 6.9ft WSW swell, 11-second period, light offshore breeze, and clean conditions. The combined energy is 1080, and the wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is a solid option for the crew that can handle it. Tuesday the 28th is similar, with a 6.9ft SW swell and a light cross-off breeze. Good energy.

Now, we’ve got another spike of size on Tuesday the 28th afternoon and Wednesday the 29th, with 11.5ft and 9.8ft swells, but again, it’s flagged as too big for the break. The winds are light and glassy at times, which is a shame because the conditions would be perfect otherwise. That’s a real tease.

After that, things settle down nicely. Thursday the 30th morning offers a 6.9ft SW swell, 13-second period, light winds, and a combined energy of 1686. Excellent for experienced surfers. Friday the 31st is a good one for the less experienced crew, with a 3.9ft SW swell and a gentle breeze. Saturday the 1st of August is a real standout: clean, light offshore winds, and a 2.6ft SW swell in the morning, building to 3.9ft in the afternoon. The period is a very long 16 seconds, and the combined energy is 660. That’s a groundswell, and it’s going to produce some long, clean lines. Raffs Beach is an exposed beach, so with that long period, it might break a little straight, but the conditions are so good, it’s hard to complain.

The second week gets a bit messy. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are marginal, with onshore winds creeping in. By Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th of August, we’ve got strong onshore winds and poor conditions. The swell is still there, but the wind is just ruining it. Not worth paddling out.

So, the standout of the whole run is Saturday the 1st of August. That glassy, clean morning with the long-period groundswell is the one to circle. The other top pick is Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th for the bigger, cleaner swells for the experienced surfers.

Stay safe out there.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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170
1080
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High Tide
4:46PM1.54m
5:28AM1.41m
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
Low Tide
11:10PM0.31m
11:15AM0.57m
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
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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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