Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for Raffs Beach.

Right off the bat, the forecast brings some serious weight, but you’re gonna have to be patient. Starting Friday, July 24th, there’s a 12 ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period – that’s a big, powerful pulse. The combined energy reading is a hefty 8806. The wind is cross-off from the WNW at 18 mph, so it’s clean, but for a beginner-friendly spot, that’s just too much water. Saturday, July 25th stays big at 12 ft dropping to 10 ft, still pushing a ton of energy (5469 and 3988), but the wind is cross-shore. Again, it’s a size issue.

Sunday, July 26th is where things get real. Sunday morning shows a more manageable 6 ft swell, still a solid 11-second period, with a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions. The energy drops to 699 – much more inviting. But the real gem is Sunday afternoon: 5 ft, period 11 seconds, and the wind goes glassy with a light WNW breeze at 6 mph. That’s going to be buttery smooth. Water temp is 55°, right around average for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is non-negotiable.

Monday, July 27th is small and clean, 4 ft with a offshore N wind at 12 mph. Nice, but on the smaller side. Tuesday, July 28th bumps up to 6 ft and 6 ft, but the wind gets fresh and the conditions get choppy – more of a marginal call.

Wednesday, July 29th is a wash. Swell jumps back to 12 ft and 10 ft, but the wind is onshore from the SSW. Blown out and messy. Hard pass.

Thursday, July 30th afternoon is a highlight. Swell drops to 5 ft, period 13 seconds, and the wind goes dead glassy at 3 mph from the WSW. That’s a silky smooth, clean setup.

Friday, July 31st through Sunday, August 2nd offers a run of clean, smaller swells (4 ft to 7 ft) with light to moderate offshore or cross-off winds. The standout in that run is Saturday, August 1st: clear skies, 5 ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, light breeze, and the energy is 1339. That’s top-tier quality for an experienced surfer – but heads up, at a beach break, that long period can make the waves straight and sectiony. Still, the conditions are pristine.

Sunday, August 2nd afternoon is another gem: 7 ft, 17-second period, glassy with a 3 mph WNW wind, and the energy is 2727. That’s powerful, clean, and well-shaped.

Monday, August 3rd keeps the quality going with 6 ft and a 15-second period, light offshore N wind. Midweek, Tuesday, August 4th and Wednesday, August 5th are smaller (3 ft to 4 ft) and less exciting, with some rain and cross-shore chop.

Then we get a wild card on Thursday, August 6th: the period jumps to 23 seconds. That’s incredibly long. The swell is only 4 ft, but that kind of period brings rare, powerful lines. The energy is 1714. It’ll be clean and weird – the waves will be fat and unpredictable at a beach break, but if you get one, it’ll be a ride to remember.

Friday, August 7th sees a major pulse: 8 ft to 8 ft, period 17 seconds, with fresh offshore N winds at 18 mph. Energy is strong at 3267-3904. That’s expert territory – heavy, powerful, and clean. Not for the faint of heart.

Saturday, August 8th stays solid (8 ft to 8 ft, 16 seconds) but the wind swings cross-off and freshens up, making it a bit lumpy. Again, only for experienced surfers.

The best on offer? For a clean, fun, manageable session, Sunday, July 26th afternoon is the call: 5 ft, glassy, pure stoke for a beginner or intermediate. For the crew after real quality and power, Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd afternoon are standouts with long-period groundswell and glassy or light winds. And if you want something truly unusual, Thursday, August 6th with that 23-second period is a rare treat, but it’s a gamble.

There are gaps in the second week when things go quiet, but the first week and start of August have plenty of potential. Pick your moment.

Rusty.

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