Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.2° 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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,101 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 18th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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 the next couple of weeks.

First up, water temp at Raffs Beach is sitting at about 56°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

Now, looking at the forecast, we've got a slow start. The first swell worth paddling out for shows up on Friday the 17th, but it's looking a bit average. We've got a 7ft SW swell, but the wind is cross, so it's not going to be clean. The energy is strong at 2030, but it's a bit of a messy one.

The real standout kicks off on Saturday the 18th. The morning drops to 5ft from the SW, but the wind switches to a light cross-off, cleaning things up nicely. By the afternoon, it turns glassy. Absolutely flat calm. That 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period is going to be a dream. The combined energy is moderate at 560, but with zero wind, you're looking at some of the cleanest, most user-friendly waves of the window. This is the pick of the weekend for sure.

Sunday the 19th keeps it going with a smaller 3ft to 2ft SW swell, but the wind is offshore all day. Super clean conditions, perfect for the longboard or a fun twin-fin. The energy drops to 276, but it's still a fun little session.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st continue the trend. The swell hangs around 2ft to 5ft, mostly from the SW, with light offshore or cross-off winds. The waves will be clean, but the size is dropping. The 16-second period on Monday morning will give you some long lines, but it's small.

We hit a bit of a wall on Wednesday the 22nd. The wind picks up to 12 mph, making things choppy and cross, and the quality drops right off. That carries through to Thursday the 23rd when the swell bumps up to 8ft from the SW, with a strong energy reading of 2206. But the wind is on it, cross-onshore, so it's a messy, blown-out 8ft. Not great for paddling, might be more of a kite day.

Friday the 24th is a write-off. The swell hits 10ft from the SW, and the energy is pumping at 3768. But the wind is onshore, and the notes say it's too big for this break anyway. That's expert territory, and even then, the conditions are ugly.

From Saturday the 25th through to Tuesday the 28th, the swell stays in the 4ft to 7ft range, but the wind is a constant problem. It's cross-off, but blowing at 12 to 25 mph. The water will be clean, but it's going to be a windy, choppy mess. The energy is moderate to high, but the wind is making it unrideable for most of us.

The second half of the window is a tough one. The wind stays strong, and the swell direction is mixed. However, there is a glimmer of hope right at the end.

Friday the 31st of July is interesting. The morning is still a bit cross and lumpy with a 6ft SW swell, but the afternoon? Glassy. Zero wind. A 6ft SW swell with a 13-second period, energy of 971. That's a solid, clean wave for the afternoon.

And finally, Saturday the 1st of August is the other big standout. The morning is a bit windy, but the afternoon brings a 5ft SW swell, a 16-second period, and a moderate offshore wind. The energy is 1081, and the notes call it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That long period, 16 seconds, is going to produce some proper, powerful lines. Best for the reefs or points, as it might be a bit straight for the beach.

So, to sum it up: the best waves are Saturday the 18th for the glassy, clean conditions, and Saturday the 1st of August for the bigger, more powerful groundswell with a clean offshore wind. That last one is a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it, but it's looking promising.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
1943
1196
828
560
369
268
109
152
371
176
251
514
632
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324
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2094
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:56AM1.40m
2:53PM1.59m
2:54AM1.43m
3:33PM1.59m
3:48AM1.45m
4:10PM1.57m
4:39AM1.44m
4:46PM1.54m
5:28AM1.41m
5:19PM1.50m
6:16AM1.37m
5:51PM1.45m
Low Tide
8:17PM0.55m
8:19AM0.20m
9:03PM0.45m
9:08AM0.26m
9:47PM0.38m
9:53AM0.34m
10:29PM0.33m
10:35AM0.45m
11:10PM0.31m
11:15AM0.57m
11:50PM0.31m
11:55AM0.68m
00:29AM0.33m
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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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