Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.1° C
0.3° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 4,431 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for Raffs Beach. Let’s break it down.

The water temperature is sitting at 55.6°, which is about 0.5° above the norm for this time of year, so nothing too wild there, just your standard cool water.

For the next few days, we've got a bit of a slow, building pattern. Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st are pretty marginal, with small, weak swells around 2ft to 4.3ft. The energy is low to moderate (217 to 1002), so don't expect much push. The wind is cross-offshore, which is nice and clean, but there just isn't enough juice. Friday afternoon is a bit better with a 3.6ft swell from the SW, but still not a standout.

Now, Saturday the 22nd afternoon is where it gets interesting. The swell jumps up to 10ft from the SW, with a solid 15-second period. That's a serious groundswell, and the energy is massive (6623). But here's the thing – this is a beach break, and with a long-period swell like that, it's going to be a heavy, closing-out mess. The wind is also a light cross-onshore, which isn't ideal. For a beginner, this is way too big, and even for most surfers, it's going to be a challenge. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, especially with the wind and wave size.

Sunday the 23rd afternoon is a solid option. The swell drops to a much more manageable 5.9ft from the SW, still with a 13-second period, and the energy is strong (1520). The wind is a clean, light cross-offshore, which is perfect. This is a good window for experienced surfers to get some clean, powerful waves.

The real standout, though, is Thursday the 27th afternoon. We've got a 4.3ft SW swell at 14 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the north. The energy is strong (1291), and conditions are described as excellent. This is a proper surfer's window.

Following that, Friday the 28th morning is also a beauty. The swell is a bit bigger at 6.2ft, with a very long 17-second period from the SW. The energy is pumping (2089), and the wind is a light cross-offshore. This is another top-tier slot for anyone who can handle a bit of size.

After that, there's a bit of a lull. The wind picks up, and the swell drops off. Keep an eye on Monday the 31st, though. Both morning and afternoon have a nice 3.9ft to 4.3ft SW swell with a 16-second period, clean winds, and good energy (919). It's a solid option for the start of the following week.

The rest of the outlook into the first week of September is pretty ordinary. The swells are small, the energy is low, and the winds are often onshore or messy. There's a brief window on Thursday the 3rd of September afternoon with a 3.6ft SSW swell, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it's not going to be great.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the afternoon of Thursday the 27th and the morning of Friday the 28th for the cleanest, most powerful waves. Sunday the 23rd afternoon is a solid secondary option. The rest is a mix of waiting and hoping.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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1.8
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Energy kJ
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476
1631
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304
Wind (km/h)
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25
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25
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High Tide
4:40PM1.46m
5:41AM1.39m
5:09PM1.40m
6:23AM1.32m
5:39PM1.33m
7:08AM1.26m
6:12PM1.26m
7:59AM1.21m
6:56PM1.18m
8:59AM1.18m
7:55PM1.11m
10:06AM1.18m
9:09PM1.07m
Low Tide
10:48AM0.56m
11:11PM0.24m
11:22AM0.65m
11:46PM0.28m
11:57AM0.73m
00:23AM0.32m
12:37PM0.79m
1:04AM0.36m
1:27PM0.83m
1:53AM0.39m
2:32PM0.84m
2:52AM0.41m
3:52PM0.82m
3:59AM0.41m
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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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