Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 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 cookin’ for this stretch.
We’re chasin’ waves at Raffs Beach and, honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burner for the first week. The opening days are pretty average, with a solid 8 ft swell from the SW on Friday afternoon, August 14th, but the wind is onshore and it’s messy. The combined energy is moderate (3337), which is decent, but the quality just isn’t there. Water temp is sitting at 55°, which is about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The stand-out window is still a week away. Monday, August 24th, looks proper juicy. The morning sees a big 12 ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period and a light offshore wind from the north. The combined energy jumps to 5731 – that’s serious power. But honestly, for a beginner spot like Raffs, that’s just too much muscle. The data says it’s too big for this break, so only the experienced crew should even think about paddling out. The afternoon stays big at 12 ft from the SW with a longer 17-second period and energy hitting 6818, but again, it’s a charge for experts only.
Tuesday, August 25th, is the sweet spot. The swell drops to a much more manageable 7 ft from the SW, period at 14 seconds, and we’ve got a clean offshore wind from the north all morning. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers, with moderate energy (1493) and clean lines. The afternoon stays fun too, dropping to 5 ft, still offshore.
After that, the swell fades fast. By Wednesday and Thursday, the wind cranks up and the waves get small and choppy. The last real mention is Saturday, August 29th, with a tiny 3 ft SW groundswell (16-second period) and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is only 685, so it’s small, but clean and perfect for a longboard if you’re desperate.
So, the best of the bunch is Tuesday, August 25th, morning. The 7 ft SW swell, offshore wind, and a 14-second period will give you clean, powerful waves. The 24th is for the big-wave chargers only. The rest of the window is a write-off for the most part, with a long gap of poor conditions.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon night, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3144 | 3103 | 2341 | 2066 | 1463 | 1130 | 930 | 704 | 628 | 1109 | 936 | 590 | 416 | 406 | 169 | 174 | 140 | 155 | 371 | 264 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 00:55AM1.36m | 1:48PM1.48m | 1:55AM1.43m | 2:28PM1.52m | 2:47AM1.48m | 3:05PM1.53m | 3:35AM1.50m | 3:39PM1.53m | 4:18AM1.48m | 4:10PM1.50m | 5:00AM1.44m | 4:40PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:09PM0.53m | 7:21AM0.23m | 7:57PM0.40m | 8:10AM0.25m | 8:41PM0.30m | 8:55AM0.30m | 9:21PM0.24m | 9:35AM0.38m | 9:59PM0.21m | 10:12AM0.47m | 10:36PM0.22m | 10:48AM0.56m | 11:11PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 3144 | 3103 | 2341 | 2066 | 1463 | 1130 | 930 | 704 | 628 | 1109 | 936 | 590 | 416 | 406 | 169 | 174 | 140 | 123 | 371 | 264 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 13 | S 14 | SE 5 | — | SSW 17 | S 16 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 16 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 193 | 172 | 78 | 131 | 56 | 36 | 6 | — | 27 | 21 | 37 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 95 | 155 | 5 | 171 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | ESE 5 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | E 6 | S 18 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 122 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 46 | 19 | 10 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 13 | 33 | 60 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 87 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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