Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.5°C
0.6° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,272 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way at Raffs Beach. We’ve got a massive pulse of energy hitting the coast, but it’s a mixed bag - plenty of power, but you’ll need to pick your moments to avoid the closeouts or getting cleaned up.

The main story is a huge and powerful SW groundswell running through the first few days. We’re looking at a whopping combined swell energy of 19,586 (very strong) on Wednesday the 9th with 15 ft faces out of the SW, but that’s paired with a 19 mph cross-on breeze. That’s too much juice for most; the water temp is 56°, just about average for the time of year. By Thursday morning the 10th, it’s still big at 10 ft (combined energy 5,151) but the wind drops to a manageable 9 mph. Still cross-on though, so it’ll be lumpy. For experienced surfers only. The real window opens Saturday the 12th. We’ve got clean conditions with light cross-off breezes (6-3 mph), solid 7-7 ft SW swell and 15-second period. The wave energy (2,347) is moderate-strong and the quality is excellent for those who can handle it. This is your standout. Sunday the 13th is also choice: offshore winds from the N at 12 mph, clean faces of 4-5 ft, and that nice long 14-15 second period from the SW. It’s cleaner but smaller. Great for a long session without the paddle battle.

There’s a bit of a lull through Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th as the swell drops back. Then another pulse arrives Wednesday the 16th (6 ft, SW, 14s) with near-calm winds (3 mph from the NE) - another excellent call for experienced crew. The 17th stays clean with offshore NW winds but the size is dropping. The 18th gets messy again with building 10 ft swell and strong onshore wind – best left for another day. After that, we settle into a decent run from the 19th to the 20th with clean 6-5 ft surf and offshore winds. The 20th Sunday is a solid option with a clean 4 ft SW swell and a longer 16-second period. The very end of the window, around the 24th, shows another sweet setup with offshore N winds and clean 6 ft, 15-second groundswell. That’s a long way out though – promising, but not a sure bet yet.

A quick note on this spot: it’s exposed to the SSW and we’re seeing mostly SW swells here, so it’s in the ballpark. But with the size we’re talking, this is definitely not a beginner wave, especially mid-week. If the wind gets onshore and the swell is over 8 ft, think kite surfing rather than paddle.

Stay safe, pick your window, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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SW
18
3.5
SW
17
3
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16
2.5
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16
2.3
SW
15
2.1
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14
2.3
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2.5
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1.4
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1.3
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0.8
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2.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11199
7272
4881
3619
2390
1863
2454
3058
2208
1706
1237
813
753
459
299
208
1406
2414
2126
1719
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SSE
5
NW
10
NNE
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10
NNW
20
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30
N
25
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25
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High Tide
8:58PM1.19m
10:41AM1.24m
10:31PM1.22m
11:44AM1.29m
11:52PM1.31m
12:34PM1.35m
00:55AM1.41m
1:17PM1.41m
1:47AM1.49m
1:55PM1.45m
2:32AM1.54m
2:30PM1.47m
3:14AM1.55m
Low Tide
3:47AM0.36m
4:42PM0.65m
5:10AM0.36m
5:52PM0.51m
6:17AM0.34m
6:46PM0.38m
7:11AM0.33m
7:31PM0.27m
7:56AM0.35m
8:12PM0.19m
8:36AM0.38m
8:49PM0.15m
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Temp °C
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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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