Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.3°C
0.4° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 15,393 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 31st Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Raffs Beach.

The outlook starts on Monday, 31 August with a solid pulse of SW groundswell. The morning is the pick of the day – 6.6ft of clean SW swell with a 14-second period, glassy conditions under a light NW breeze, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is strong (1668). It’s going to be a bit much for beginners, but for experienced surfers it’s excellent. The afternoon sees the wind shift to 6 mph easterly, making it cross-shore and a little less clean, so I’d be out there early.

Tuesday, 1 September, the swell drops to 5.2ft, but it’s blowing a fresh 19 mph offshore from the north – clean, punchy, but pretty windy. The swell period is 15 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell, but the reef setup at Raffs (a beginner-friendly break) might feel a bit fat with that long period. Not the best day for learners.

Wednesday, 2 September, has 5.6ft to 6.2ft SW swell, 15-second period, and cross-offshore winds from the west. It’s clean but the conditions are marginal, and the combined energy is moderate-strong (1306-1668). The swell isn’t huge, but it’s consistent.

Now, Thursday, 3 September, we get a big jump in size – 9.8ft in the morning, 14.8ft in the afternoon, both SW. The forecast says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. The combined energy hits 2653 in the morning and a massive 11221 in the afternoon. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s likely too big and messy for a beach break like Raffs. The wind is cross-shore from the west, which adds to the chop. Honestly, this looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

Friday, 4 September, holds at 9.8ft with a 16-second period, but the wind is offshore from the NNW – 12-19 mph, so it’s blowing hard. Still too big for beginners, but if you’re a strong surfer, the offshore wind could make it manageable. The energy is very strong (3841-4424). Saturday, 5 September, is even bigger – 11.5ft to 14.8ft – with a strong 28 mph cross-offshore wind in the morning going to a messy 25 mph cross-shore in the afternoon. The afternoon is poor. Kite-surfing territory again.

Sunday, 6 September, the swell drops back to 8.2ft in the morning and 6.9ft in the afternoon. The afternoon is the standout of the weekend – glassy conditions with a NNW breeze at 3 mph, 6.9ft SW swell at 12 seconds, and 1419 combined energy. It’s clean and excellent for experienced surfers. The morning is okay but a bit windy.

Monday, 7 September, sees the swell down to 4.9ft, 11-13 second period, with moderate offshore winds from the north. The combined energy is moderate (568-776). This is a good day for intermediate surfers – clean, manageable, and not too crowded (though it can get busy sometimes).

Tuesday, 8 September, we get another size jump – 9.8ft to 13.1ft SW, 10-11 second period. Wind is cross-offshore from the WNW at 12 mph. Too big for this break again, with combined energy 1806-3673. Kite-surfing looks more fun.

Wednesday, 9 September, is 9.8ft with a very long 19-second period, but the wind is onshore from the SSE in the afternoon. The energy is massive (6549-7294). The long period will make it break straight at the beach, and the onshore wind kills it. Not one to get excited about.

Thursday, 10 September, brings a return to cleaner conditions – 8.2ft SW swell, 17-second period, light offshore wind from the north in the morning. The combined energy is 4095. This is excellent for experienced surfers, with glassy conditions. The

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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716
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:51PM1.36m
2:12AM1.40m
2:21PM1.40m
2:56AM1.46m
2:51PM1.42m
3:39AM1.49m
3:22PM1.44m
4:22AM1.49m
3:55PM1.44m
5:09AM1.45m
4:33PM1.42m
6:00AM1.38m
5:17PM1.37m
Low Tide
8:03PM0.34m
8:21AM0.37m
8:37PM0.25m
8:59AM0.42m
9:13PM0.18m
9:36AM0.48m
9:50PM0.13m
10:13AM0.54m
10:31PM0.12m
10:53AM0.62m
11:16PM0.13m
11:38AM0.68m
00:08AM0.18m
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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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