Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 7,496 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Raffs Beach.
The overall pattern is a slow burn. We’ve got a little taste of surf right now but nothing to write home about, then a decent pulse of energy rolls in through the weekend that gets real good for the experienced crew, followed by some solid swells further out that have got my attention. There’s a big gap in the middle with nothing worth paddling out for, so don’t drop everything just yet.
First up, Friday morning (28th August) is a lukewarm start. Swell sits around 4 ft from the SSW at a very long 18 seconds, but with a cross-offshore wind there’s not much punch. The combined swell energy is moderate (1364). It’s marginal, and honestly, it's a bit of a tease.
The real kicker comes Saturday morning (30th August). By then we’ve got clean 6 ft SSW swell with that long 13-second period, light cross-offshore winds from the WNW, and skies are clear. The water is about average for the time of year, sitting at 56°F. This is the standout for experienced surfers – the energy is solid (1134) and conditions look excellent. If you can handle a little size, this is your window. Sunday morning (31st August) is a close second: 6 ft SSW groundswell, glassy conditions in the afternoon, and even more energy (1630, ramping up to 2260). The morning is clean with a light breeze, and the afternoon turns dead glassy. Absolutely stunning. Raffs is a beginner-friendly break, but at this size it’s for the more competent crew – over 5 ft and rising.
After that, Tuesday morning (1st September) sees a fresh offshore blow from the north at 19 mph, with a solid 6 ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, but conditions get a bit wild. The energy drops off through the middle of the week, and we hit a dry spell. By the 4th of September (Friday), the swell jumps to a massive 15-16 ft – that’s too big for Raffs and the combined energy is insane (over 11,000) – definitely a kite-surfing show, not a paddle session. Then the following days are a mess of onshore winds and poor surf right through until the 8th.
But hang in there, because the second week shapes up promising. On Monday morning (7th September), we get a clean 6 ft SSW swell with a 11-second period and a light offshore breeze. Conditions are excellent for experienced surfers, with moderate energy (1022). Then Tuesday morning (8th September) is glassy – dead flat calm – with 6 ft SSW swell at a lovely 13 seconds. That’s a real gem. Later in the week, Thursday morning (10th September) goes absolutely glassy with a 4 ft swell, but the energy is light (579). The real standout in the second week is Friday afternoon (11th September): a clean 8 ft SSW groundswell with a super long 18-second period, moderate offshore wind from the NNW at 16 mph, and wave energy cranking up to 4291. That’s a big, powerful, clean swell for experts only. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it looks bloody good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
790 | 1775 | 1420 | 899 | 957 | 821 | 1034 | 1109 | 1326 | 1324 | 1665 | 844 | 1474 | 1039 | 1325 | 1463 | 1754 | 1527 | 1729 | 1783 | 3087 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 12:01PM1.24m | 11:37PM1.13m | 12:43PM1.28m | 00:36AM1.22m | 1:18PM1.33m | 1:27AM1.32m | 1:51PM1.36m | 2:12AM1.40m | 2:21PM1.40m | 2:56AM1.46m | 2:51PM1.42m | 3:39AM1.49m | 3:22PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:08PM0.65m | 6:06AM0.36m | 6:51PM0.54m | 6:56AM0.34m | 7:28PM0.44m | 7:41AM0.35m | 8:03PM0.34m | 8:21AM0.37m | 8:37PM0.25m | 8:59AM0.42m | 9:13PM0.18m | 9:36AM0.48m | 9:50PM0.13m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
543 | 1775 | 1420 | 899 | 957 | 821 | 1034 | 1109 | 1326 | 1324 | 1665 | 744 | 1474 | 1039 | 1325 | 1463 | 1754 | 1527 | 1729 | 1783 | 3087 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSE 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | S 15 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 15 | — | — |
790 | 29 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 61 | 63 | 70 | 138 | 595 | 844 | 49 | 83 | 83 | 121 | 82 | — | 42 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 15 | S 13 | — | WSW 21 | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
31 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 39 | 32 | — | 168 | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 |
— | — | 15 | — | 35 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 36 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 14 | 29 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 69 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 513 |
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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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