Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.2° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 6,122 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 12th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 15th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


G’day, Rusty here. Right, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Raffs Beach. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with some real potential for a standout session if you’re patient and pick your days.

The overall pattern starts off with a decent pulse of long-period, powerful groundswell from the southwest, but the first few days are a bit of a tease. Wednesday morning, the 8th of July, is actually the first surf on offer, but the waves are a bit fat and the wind is coming across the face, so it’s not the cleanest. The swell is a solid 5 ft at a very long 18 seconds, with a lot of energy (2154), but it’s a cross-off breeze, so it’s not glassy. The afternoon turns a bit more onshore and bumpy, so I’d give the morning a look only if you’re desperate. Thursday and Friday are still on the small side (4 ft to 5 ft), but the wind goes offshore and clean, which is a big positive. The swell period drops to 15 seconds, so it’s still a proper groundswell, but the energy is moderate (815 to 884). It’s clean, but the waves are just okay for a beginner spot. Saturday the 11th turns into a write-off with strong 22 mph offshore winds that are just too strong, making it messy and small.

Now, Sunday the 12th is where it gets interesting – but not for the faint-hearted. The swell jumps to 13 ft, with a massive energy reading of 7322, and the wind is strong and cross-off. That’s way too big for a beginner break like Raffs. This is big, powerful, and only for experts who know what they’re doing. Monday the 13th is still oversized at 10 ft, and the wind is still strong, so again, it’s a big-wave session only. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. The middle of the week (Tuesday the 14th) still has a solid 7 ft swell, but it’s a bit of a messy, cross-off wind, and the conditions are described as marginal. Not a great call for a standard paddle.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Friday the 17th of July. The morning session is the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a clean 8 ft of southwest swell, with a long 17-second period, packing a strong 3033 energy reading. The wind is a light offshore breeze from the north, near glassy, so the face will be smooth. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – solid, powerful, and clean. The afternoon is still good at 6 ft, but the morning is the true gem. Saturday the 18th is also very good, with clean 6 ft to 5 ft waves and gentle offshore winds, so you’ll get a couple of quality days.

After that, the swell fades out quickly. Sunday the 19th drops to 4 ft, and by Monday the 20th it’s down to under 3 ft, with strong offshore winds that just make it too gusty for fun waves. The rest of the week into the 23rd looks small and weak, with very little energy (98 to 565) and mostly onshore or cross-on winds, so it’s basically a flat spell. There’s a decent gap of nothing from the 20th to the 23rd.

So, to wrap it up: the best surf on offer is Friday the 17th of July morning at Raffs Beach. Get there early for 8 ft of clean, powerful SW groundswell with light offshore winds. Saturday the 18th is a close second. The rest is either too big, too small, or blown out. Crowds are possible at Raffs, so keep that in mind on the good days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:58AM1.33m
5:01PM1.45m
5:51AM1.34m
5:34PM1.44m
6:49AM1.35m
6:14PM1.42m
7:52AM1.35m
7:01PM1.39m
9:01AM1.36m
7:59PM1.36m
10:15AM1.39m
9:07PM1.33m
11:27AM1.43m
Low Tide
10:52PM0.43m
10:52AM0.53m
11:30PM0.38m
11:35AM0.63m
00:13AM0.33m
12:23PM0.74m
1:03AM0.30m
1:20PM0.83m
1:59AM0.27m
2:27PM0.89m
3:02AM0.25m
3:45PM0.91m
4:10AM0.23m
5:09PM0.87m
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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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