Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Raffs Beach through the next 16 days.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The start of the period is clean but small, then a big pulse of swell hits, but it’s going to be way too powerful for this spot. The real window for a good paddle session is tight.

Tuesday the 21st of July is where we kick things off with some clean, fun waves. Morning sees a 4ft WSW swell at a solid 14 seconds, producing a moderate energy level (617). The wind is a light offshore from the NNW, so expect clean, lined-up waves. It’s a good one for beginners, with that long period swell offering some nice shape. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Afternoon holds up too, with a 4ft SW swell and similar light conditions.

Wednesday the 22nd gets messy. The wind picks up and the quality drops right off. Thursday the 23rd is where the ocean goes nuts. That 10ft SW swell is pumping in, but the energy is massive (6395), and the forecast says it’s just too big for this beach break. That’s strictly for pros or the very experienced, and even then, it’s a handful. Friday the 24th is even bigger, with 13ft swell and energy over 12,000. This is a full-on beast. Not a day for a casual paddle.

We get a drop back into the more manageable zone on Sunday the 26th. The afternoon session looks sweet with a 5ft SW swell and a light offshore breeze, making for clean conditions. Not a standout, but a solid, fun option.

The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Monday the 27th of July. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell, with a 13-second period and a moderate energy of 1649. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WNW. This is the best combination of size, shape, and clean conditions. It’s a genuine, old-school groundswell that will have some punch. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded sometimes, but for this quality, it’s worth the company.

After that, the swell stays big again through the end of July and into early August, with most of it being too large for this break. The early part of August sees the swell drop back, but the wind gets messy, making it a poor call. There’s a long gap of quiet, poor-quality surf from the 3rd of August onwards.

So, bottom line: the best bet is Monday the 27th of July. Get out there for the morning session. The weekend that follows is blown out, so don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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