Raffs Beach surf break

Raffs Beach surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 AEST
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Raffs Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 26th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 28th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri morning).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
1
4
4
3
3
4
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
20
1.2
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
488
473
363
369
371
640
901
1573
1347
1494
1255
1033
778
715
605
736
813
666
503
437
437
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
SSW
10
SSW
5
W
15
SSE
5
NE
10
N
15
W
10
S
10
E
15
SE
10
NNE
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
20
N
30
W
30
WNW
35
NW
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:49PM1.38m
6:53AM1.25m
7:45PM1.31m
8:13AM1.23m
8:44PM1.28m
9:36AM1.25m
9:43PM1.27m
10:54AM1.32m
10:39PM1.29m
11:56AM1.40m
11:28PM1.32m
12:45PM1.49m
00:12AM1.35m
Low Tide
12:09PM0.36m
00:55AM0.62m
1:11PM0.49m
2:00AM0.60m
2:21PM0.60m
3:09AM0.55m
3:39PM0.67m
4:16AM0.48m
4:55PM0.70m
5:13AM0.40m
5:56PM0.70m
6:02AM0.33m
6:45PM0.69m
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rain showers
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6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
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5:40
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:34
5:32
22
12
Temp °C
25
22
17
17
16
15
24
25
16
17
18
19
24
25
22
25
24
21
15
15
14
20
18
16
16
14
14
20
21
15
16
17
19
19
20
18
18
18
15
9
8
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.6
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
488
473
363
369
371
545
527
1573
1347
1494
1255
1033
778
715
605
736
813
666
503
437
437
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
SW
17
0.1
SW
25
0.4
SW
23
0.9
SW
20
1.2
SW
18
1.1
SW
12
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
SE
4
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
Energy kJ
4
1
44
25
182
640
901
319
51
44
48
9
11
4
3
46
47
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
20
0.3
S
18
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
S
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
4
5
4
30
56
58
41
19
18
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
4
0.3
SSW
2
0.2
SSW
3
0.6
SSW
4
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
N
3
0.6
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
10
1
1
9
9
2
3
4
6
9
18
21
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
1
Distance (km)
0
16
11
0
13
0
0
1
33
0
13
0
0
0
0
31
35
0
110
54
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Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
7
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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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.

Raffs Beach is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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