Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 05 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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 10,568 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. 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 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 9th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Raffs Beach over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag here – some solid swell windows, but the wind and size are going to be the real gatekeepers. The water’s sitting at 56.3°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first real action worth paddling out for kicks off on Saturday the 5th of September. We’ve got a long-period swell from the SW at 6.9ft, with a period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is pumping at 2063 (moderate). The wind is a fresh NW at 22 mph, blowing cross-offshore, which keeps it clean. Saturday morning is the pick here, but the afternoon turns a bit cloudier and the wind swings to a cross-off from the WNW, still okay but not as crisp. The waves are a bit too big for beginners – over 5ft – but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s a goer.

Sunday the 6th sees the swell bump up to 7.5ft, still SW, period 14 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1930 (moderate). The wind on Sunday morning is a light WSW at 6 mph, but it’s cross-on, so expect a few ripples on the face. The afternoon gets a bit stronger with a direct onshore from the SSW at 9 mph, and the energy spikes to 3751 (still moderate). The surf is looking a

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

Saturday
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Friday
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SW
15
2.1
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11
2.3
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14
2.5
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14
1.5
SW
13
0.9
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12
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8
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18
1.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1985
1833
1685
1858
2451
699
256
356
1019
786
1938
2325
2702
10568
9524
7527
5538
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2263
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Wind (km/h)
35
NW
35
WNW
30
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
W
15
WSW
25
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25
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High Tide
4:33PM1.42m
6:00AM1.38m
5:17PM1.37m
6:59AM1.31m
6:13PM1.30m
8:07AM1.24m
7:28PM1.23m
9:24AM1.22m
8:58PM1.19m
10:41AM1.24m
10:31PM1.22m
11:44AM1.29m
11:52PM1.31m
Low Tide
10:53AM0.62m
11:16PM0.13m
11:38AM0.68m
00:08AM0.18m
12:33PM0.74m
1:09AM0.25m
1:44PM0.76m
2:23AM0.32m
3:11PM0.74m
3:47AM0.36m
4:42PM0.65m
5:10AM0.36m
5:52PM0.51m
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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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