Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.0° 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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,646 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 31st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the menu for Raffs Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a bit of a slow start, but there's some real promise brewing. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, nothing to get excited about with weak, messy, onshore junk. You'll be better off waiting it out.

The first real chance to paddle out hits us on Saturday, August 1st. The morning is looking clean with a gentle offshore breeze from the NNE, and the swell is a clean 4ft from the SW. The real treat, though, is the Saturday afternoon session. The wind picks up to a moderate offshore, and the swell period stretches out to a very long 17 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, making for some well-shaped, powerful lines. The combined energy is 1376, which is a solid moderate punch. This is a standout for the whole forecast, and with a SW swell at Raffs, it's right in the money. It's a beginner-friendly spot, but the power in these waves will be a step up, so keep your wits about you.

Sunday, August 2nd, keeps the offshore flow going, but the wind gets fresh. The swell dips a bit to 5ft-6ft, still with a nice long period. It's good, clean surf, but the Saturday arvo is the pick of the first week.

We hit a dodgy patch from Monday, August 3rd, through to Wednesday, August 5th. The wind goes onshore or cross-shore, and we get a big, messy 12ft spike on Monday afternoon with a combined energy of 4646—that's strong, but it's blown out and choppy. Not worth your time.

Things start to clean up again on Thursday, August 6th, but it's still a bit marginal. The next real standout doesn't come until the second week. On Sunday, August 9th, the afternoon looks excellent. A moderate offshore wind from the NNE and a 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period, giving us clean, long lines. The energy is 1096, a solid moderate. This is another top-tier session, though it's a bit further out so the certainty is a touch lower.

Following that, Monday, August 10th afternoon also has excellent conditions with a moderate offshore and 5ft swell. Then we get a bit of a lull before the next big one. Thursday, August 13th, is looking like a real cracker. The morning has a light offshore breeze and a 6ft SW swell with a 17-second period. The combined energy is 1878, a solid moderate to strong push. The afternoon is just as good, with light cross-offshore winds and the same 6ft, 17-second swell. Both sessions are rated excellent for experienced surfers, and with the wind so light, the surface will be glassy. This is a standout for the tail end of the forecast.

The last day on the charts, Friday, August 14th, brings a fresh offshore wind and a pumping 7ft, 19-second SW groundswell. That's a lot of water moving, with a combined energy of 3487. This is big, powerful, and for experts only. The long period on a beach break like Raffs can make it a bit straight, but the offshore wind should keep it lined up.

So, to sum it up: the real standout windows are the afternoon of Saturday, August 1st, and the afternoon of Sunday, August 9th, with the light-wind sessions on Thursday, August 13th, being the absolute gems for clean, powerful waves. Keep an eye on that long-range forecast, but it's looking promising.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
2603
1430
1413
736
570
542
425
423
831
2093
1446
1028
899
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4646
1828
846
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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High Tide
10:44PM1.14m
12:39PM1.36m
11:48PM1.16m
1:20PM1.40m
00:46AM1.20m
1:56PM1.42m
1:38AM1.25m
2:29PM1.44m
2:26AM1.31m
2:59PM1.45m
3:11AM1.36m
3:27PM1.45m
3:56AM1.40m
Low Tide
5:32AM0.33m
6:45PM0.74m
6:25AM0.30m
7:28PM0.65m
7:13AM0.29m
8:05PM0.56m
7:57AM0.29m
8:39PM0.48m
8:38AM0.32m
9:12PM0.40m
9:17AM0.38m
9:45PM0.33m
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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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