Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,220 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 23s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I'm Rusty, and I've been staring at this forecast for Raffs Beach. Let's break it down.
The first chance to get a wave is on Thursday, July 30th, but it's not the best start. There's a solid 7 ft swell from the SW with a 13-second period, but the wind is a cross-shore at 9 mph, kicking up a bit of a chop. The water's about 55°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The combined energy is at 1566, so there's plenty of grunt, but the conditions are messy. It's a bit of a struggle.
The good stuff starts on Friday, July 31st. The morning is clean. The swell drops to a nice 5 ft, still from the SW, and the wind is a light offshore from the West at 6 mph. The 12-second period will give you some nice lines. The energy is a moderate 597. Saturday, August 1st is the one to circle. The morning is glassy with a light offshore from the North, and 4 ft of swell. But the afternoon, that's the real gem. The swell is only 4 ft, but the period jumps to a very long 17 seconds. That's groundswell, coming from the SW. The wind is light and cross-off, making for clean, lined-up waves. The energy is up to 1571, and it's labelled as excellent for experienced surfers. That's the session to aim for.
Sunday, August 2nd keeps the quality high with a moderate offshore wind, 6 ft of swell and a 16-second period. The energy is 1528, and it's another excellent session. Things get a bit rougher with some rain and stronger winds on Monday and Tuesday, but the swell hangs in. The big news is Tuesday, August 11th. The swell is forecast to pump to a massive 12 ft from the SW with a 17-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the North. The combined energy is a whopping 7939. But that's way too big for this spot. It's over 8 ft, so it's strictly for the experts only.
After that, there's a good run of waves through the second week. Friday, August 14th afternoon is a standout. The swell is only 4 ft, but the period is a massive 19 seconds, and the conditions are glassy with a light ESE breeze. The energy is a strong 1768. That's a long-period groundswell that will wrap in beautifully, creating long, clean walls. It's labelled as excellent for experienced surfers, and that's the one to aim for in the second week.
So, to keep it simple: skip Thursday the 30th. The best of the first week is Saturday, August 1st afternoon, and for the long-range, look at Friday, August 14th afternoon. The crowds at Raffs Beach can be thick sometimes, so get there early.
Keep surfing, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1430 | 1413 | 736 | 570 | 486 | 433 | 430 | 1026 | 2220 | 1446 | 1140 | 757 | 765 | 647 | 1242 | 981 | 562 | 153 | 549 | 488 | 320 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:39PM1.36m | 11:48PM1.16m | 1:20PM1.40m | 00:46AM1.20m | 1:56PM1.42m | 1:38AM1.25m | 2:29PM1.44m | 2:26AM1.31m | 2:59PM1.45m | 3:11AM1.36m | 3:27PM1.45m | 3:56AM1.40m | 3:56PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:45PM0.74m | 6:25AM0.30m | 7:28PM0.65m | 7:13AM0.29m | 8:05PM0.56m | 7:57AM0.29m | 8:39PM0.48m | 8:38AM0.32m | 9:12PM0.40m | 9:17AM0.38m | 9:45PM0.33m | 9:54AM0.45m | 10:21PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1430 | 1127 | 736 | 570 | 486 | 433 | 430 | 1026 | 2220 | 1446 | 1140 | 757 | 765 | 647 | 1242 | 981 | 562 | 109 | 549 | 488 | 320 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 136 | 35 | 21 | 18 | 60 | 96 | 362 | 545 | 150 | 82 | 75 | 37 | 81 | 67 | 109 | 69 | 92 | 153 | 239 | 321 | 270 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 6 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 7 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | 20 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 5 | NW 3 | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | 1413 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 40 | 42 | 4 | — | 459 | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 57 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 33 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
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