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Raffs Beach Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Torquay (29 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Raffs Beach surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 04 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Raffs Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
17.3° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (May 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 5th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
286 | 305 | 600 | 504 | 1185 | 1049 | 849 | 846 | 2201 | 2584 | 3213 | 2490 | 3298 | 3013 | 2603 | 2692 | 1846 | 1729 | 1631 | 1708 | 1216 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 2:05PM1.59m | 1:29AM1.38m | 2:41PM1.61m | 2:04AM1.36m | 3:15PM1.60m | 2:38AM1.34m | 3:49PM1.57m | 3:12AM1.30m | 4:22PM1.53m | 3:47AM1.27m | 4:56PM1.47m | 4:25AM1.23m | 5:31PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06PM0.66m | 7:57AM0.21m | 8:43PM0.65m | 8:31AM0.20m | 9:18PM0.65m | 9:03AM0.22m | 9:52PM0.65m | 9:36AM0.25m | 10:26PM0.65m | 10:10AM0.29m | 11:01PM0.65m | 10:47AM0.36m | 11:38PM0.65m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 286 | 305 | 600 | 504 | 1185 | 1049 | 849 | 846 | 129 | 155 | 517 | 813 | 2686 | 80 | 75 | 1874 | 14 | 138 | 1631 | 1708 | 1216 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 4 | 119 | 179 | 18 | 18 | 98 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 146 | 146 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | ESE 10 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 18 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 4 | W 4 | SW 8 | SW 10 | NW 2 | NW 3 | W 3 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 35 | 30 | 47 | 281 | 901 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 2201 | 2584 | 3213 | 2490 | 3298 | 3013 | 2603 | 2692 | 1846 | 1729 | 1510 | — | 80 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 218 | 54 | 16 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 513 | 513 | 11 | 513 | 513 | 10 | 16 | 250 | 1 | 60 | 16 | 33 |
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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.
Raffs Beach is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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