Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Raffs Beach.
This weekend is rough out there. Saturday the 4th of July is pumping a solid 10ft SSW swell with a 13-second period and a combined energy of 4846, but the wind is messing it up—cross and then cross-on. Sunday the 5th is the same story: big, blown, and choppy. Not worth it.
Monday the 6th is where it cleans up. Swell drops to about 5ft from the SW, period stretches out to 14 seconds, and with a clean offshore northerly breeze, it’s looking excellent for experienced surfers. Water temp is 57°, right around normal for this time of year. The energy is still moderate at 1138, and those long-period lines will wrap in nicely.
Tuesday the 7th is the gem. Morning is glassy—light NW wind, 3ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, and energy at 894. For a beach break, that long period can make waves break a little straight, but with those conditions, it’s a magic window. This is the best of the early week.
Wednesday the 8th keeps it clean. Morning brings a nice 4ft SW swell, 18-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and combined energy of 1798—a solid moderate push. Good shape and easy paddling.
Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th stay small and clean in the 4ft range with offshore and cross-off winds. Consistent, clean, and easy.
Saturday the 11th drops to under 3ft, but morning offshore NNE wind at 12 mph keeps it smooth. Sunday the 12th picks up to about 5ft WSW with moderate offshore wind, but the period drops to 12 seconds. Worth a peek.
Now Monday the 13th of July is a big red flag. A massive 16ft WSW swell, 14-second period, and combined energy of 13684—that’s extremely strong. Winds are cross-offshore, but this is experts only. Afternoon holds at 13ft. Serious power.
Tuesday the 14th stays big at 10ft but the wind turns cross-on and choppy. No good. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th offer more moderate 5ft to 6ft SW swells but with cross-on or onshore winds and marginal conditions.
Friday the 17th of July morning brings another glassy moment: 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, light NE wind, energy at 758. Clean and small. The weekend of the 18th and 19th stays small, around 3ft to 3ft, but winds go offshore again—good fun on a longboard.
The real standouts? Monday morning the 6th with that 5ft clean groundswell, and Tuesday morning the 7th for the glassy 3ft perfection. After that, the 17th morning is another glassy treat, just smaller. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so beat the rush.
After the 13th, the ocean gets angry. Get those good windows while they’re clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2692 | 1972 | 3719 | 4941 | 3834 | 2066 | 1079 | 721 | 444 | 568 | 991 | 809 | 1163 | 2007 | 1428 | 894 | 668 | 1017 | 757 | 478 | 363 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:59PM1.52m | 2:37AM1.26m | 3:31PM1.51m | 3:23AM1.29m | 4:01PM1.49m | 4:09AM1.31m | 4:31PM1.47m | 4:58AM1.33m | 5:01PM1.45m | 5:51AM1.34m | 5:34PM1.44m | 6:49AM1.35m | 6:14PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:10PM0.60m | 8:53AM0.30m | 9:44PM0.54m | 9:33AM0.36m | 10:17PM0.49m | 10:11AM0.44m | 10:52PM0.43m | 10:52AM0.53m | 11:30PM0.38m | 11:35AM0.63m | 00:13AM0.33m | 12:23PM0.74m | 1:03AM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 2154 | 100 | 3719 | 4941 | 3834 | 2066 | 1079 | 721 | 444 | 326 | 991 | 809 | 1163 | 2007 | 1428 | 894 | 668 | 1017 | 757 | 478 | 363 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | SW 17 | S 16 | SSE 16 | SW 14 | S 18 | SSE 16 | SE 11 | SW 20 | ESE 4 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 605 | 422 | 125 | 73 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 568 | 21 | 27 | 459 | 96 | 84 | 5 | 65 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | S 19 | — | — | SE 11 | SW 20 | — | — | SE 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 176 | — | — | 5 | 102 | — | — | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | — | — | N 3 |
| kJ | 2692 | 1972 | — | — | 46 | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 11 | 8 | 12 | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 498 | 437 | 60 | 171 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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