Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Alright, let's have a look at what's on offer for Raffs Beach over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a slow-burner, to be honest, but there are a couple of windows that could be worth a look.

First up, the water temperature is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing to write home about there.

The first decent window shapes up on Sunday, the 26th of July. Saturday the 25th is a write-off—the swell is way too big, pushing 12ft, with a massive 5530 (very strong) combined energy, and a cross-shore wind. That's just a washing machine. Sunday morning though, we see the swell drop to 6ft from the SW, with a moderate cross-offshore breeze keeping things clean. It's a bit marginal on the score, but the afternoon is better. By Sunday afternoon, it's 5ft SW swell with a light breeze, and the forecast reads "very good surf conditions." The energy is weak (568), but the clean conditions make it a solid option for a beginner-friendly wave.

Then Monday the 27th of July sees the swell settle into a nice 4-4ft range from the SW. The morning has a gentle offshore wind from the N, making for clean, waist-high waves. The combined energy is weak (448), but for a beginner spot like Raffs Beach, this is about as good as it gets. The wind stays offshore into the afternoon, but it gets a bit stronger, so the morning is the pick for sure.

The first real standout is Monday, the 3rd of August. The swell is a solid 6-6ft from the SW, with a period around 14-15 seconds—that's a nice groundswell. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NE, keeping the surface glassy. The forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and the combined energy is moderate (1725-1418). This is the one to circle. The size (6ft) and the long period mean it's a proper wave, but it could be a bit much for the beginners, as it's over 5ft. The SW direction is right on the money for the optimum.

There's a long gap from the 4th of August through to the 9th of August. The 4th and 5th have some strong offshore winds, but the swell is inconsistent and the scores are low. The 6th has a funky 4ft swell with a 16-second period and clean offshore wind, but it's a very long period, which can make the point break at Raffs a bit too straight. The 7th is a mess with a short-period SE windswell. The 8th is poor.

The final mention is Sunday, the 9th of August. The swell drops right back to 3ft from the SW, but with a light cross-offshore breeze and a forecast of "very good surf conditions." The energy is weak (582), and it's a long way out, so treat it as a promising but uncertain option for a small-wave fun session.

So, to wrap it up: Monday the 3rd of August is the main event for experienced surfers, with a solid SW groundswell and clean glassy conditions. For the beginners, Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th of July offer the best, cleanest, smaller waves.

Rusty.

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