Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
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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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,390 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. 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 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s heading to Raffs Beach over the next couple weeks in good old feet and miles per hour.

There’s a slow start, but the second half of this forecast has some proper gems. The first real surf worth paddling out for shows up on Tuesday the 18th, and then it builds nicely.

Tuesday the 18th kicks off with a clean 3ft SW swell, period at 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. Wind is offshore from the NNE at 16 mph, and combined swell energy is 508 (moderate). Water temp is 55°, right on average for this time of year. Not big, but clean and fun for everyone.

Wednesday the 19th drops to 2ft, wind howling offshore at 25 mph in the morning and 22 mph in the arvo. Hard work paddling – give it a miss.

Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st stay small, 2ft to 4ft, with cross-off winds and clean faces. Energy picks up Friday to 664 and 742 (moderate). Longboard or fish territory.

Saturday the 22nd – now we’re talking. Swell jumps to 8ft in the morning, 7ft in the afternoon, from the SW with a 15-second period. Combined energy is 2434 and 2258 (strong). That’s a proper pulse. Wind is cross-off in the morning, light cross in the arvo. At 8ft, it’s too big for beginners – you’ll want experience. Sunday the 23rd backs off to 6ft and 6ft, still clean with light winds, and the Sunday arvo is excellent for experienced surfers – that’s the standout of the first week.

Monday the 24th drops to 5ft, clean but nothing special. Tuesday the 25th gets messy with onshore wind from the S and SSE, swell around 5ft to 6ft but bumpy. Not worth it.

Wednesday the 26th through Friday the 28th is mixed. Some clean windows, but wind gets fresh and swell hits 8ft on Friday arvo with cross-on conditions – lumpy and tricky. Saturday the 29th sees 12ft in the morning and 10ft in the arvo from the SW, cross-on. Only for experts, and with that wind, you’d be better off on a kite.

Sunday the 30th – this is the real highlight. Morning brings 7ft from the SSW with light offshore wind from the NNE at 6 mph, clean as a whistle. Arvo drops to 6ft with a light cross-off from the ENE. Combined energy is 1765 and 1715 (strong). Excellent for experienced surfers – solid, clean, and good crowd profile. If you can only pick one day, this is it.

Monday the 31st has a 3ft SW swell with an 18-second period – very long groundswell – clean and glassy in the morning. Long lulls between sets make paddling easier, but it might straighten out at the beach. Tuesday the 1st of September is looking magic – 6ft from the SW, 14-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning with NNE winds at 3 mph. That’s as clean as it gets.

Wednesday the 2nd wraps it up with 4ft in the morning and 5ft in the arvo, both from the SW, period 13-18 seconds, and gentle offshore wind. The arvo has a 18-second period and 1961 combined energy – strong and will reel in nicely.

Overall, standout is Sunday the 30th. Saturday the 22nd and Tuesday the 1st of September are also rippers. Crowds can be an issue at Raffs sometimes, so get in early.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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14
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16
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WSW
15
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WSW
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0.7
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0.5
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16
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1.7
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1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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400
169
191
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183
144
523
476
1899
2390
2208
2111
1343
954
1357
791
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35
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15
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High Tide
4:18AM1.48m
4:10PM1.50m
5:00AM1.44m
4:40PM1.46m
5:41AM1.39m
5:09PM1.40m
6:23AM1.32m
5:39PM1.33m
7:08AM1.26m
6:12PM1.26m
7:59AM1.21m
6:56PM1.18m
Low Tide
9:59PM0.21m
10:12AM0.47m
10:36PM0.22m
10:48AM0.56m
11:11PM0.24m
11:22AM0.65m
11:46PM0.28m
11:57AM0.73m
00:23AM0.32m
12:37PM0.79m
1:04AM0.36m
1:27PM0.83m
1:53AM0.39m
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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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