Raffs Beach surf break

Raffs Beach surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 04 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Raffs Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raffs Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 5th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 5th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 5th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning).

Wed
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
3
1
4
4
2
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
3
0
0
2
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.7
SW
2.3
SW
2.4
SW
2.4
SW
2.2
SW
2
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)131313141415151414151414141313131212121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7676906901029215524492516195615941638168814431203778600466319228167183171
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
5
WNW
15
NW
20
SSE
10
WNW
5
ESE
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
20
S
10
SSE
30
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
10
N
30
SSW
10
SW
5
WSW
15
SSE
5
N
25
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoffoncross-
on
glassonoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:07AM
1.35
2:24PM
1.34
2:46AM
1.40
3:12PM
1.42
3:21AM
1.44
3:55PM
1.46
3:53AM
1.46
4:34PM
1.48
4:23AM
1.45
5:10PM
1.47
4:50AM
1.43
5:44PM
1.43
5:16AM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:45PM
0.30
8:19AM
0.36
8:36PM
0.29
9:01AM
0.25
9:18PM
0.31
9:38AM
0.18
9:56PM
0.35
10:12AM
0.14
10:30PM
0.41
10:45AM
0.13
11:02PM
0.47
11:16AM
0.14
11:33PM
0.54
11:45AM
0.17
Wed
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Sunrise--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15
Sunset7:58--7:57--7:55--7:53--7:52--7:51--7:50--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181718241917191815161617191821241817191724
Feels °C (?)151515211817171512111112141420231517171619
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The above surf forecast table for Raffs Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.

Raffs Beach is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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