
Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,159 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s heading our way.
Alright, the next sixteen days are a bit of a mixed bag here at Raffs Beach. We’ve got a serious pulse of swell rolling in, but it’s going to be too much for a while. The first proper surf isn’t on offer until Monday the 13th of July, and it’s a big one. That’s a solid 10 ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 15 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 4511 (strong wave energy). The wind is a fresh 35 km/h cross-off from the NW, so it’ll be clean, but honestly, this is too big for this spot. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and 10 ft is pushing it – not for the faint-hearted. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
Monday afternoon stays big and clean, and Tuesday keeps it going with a 10 ft to 13 ft SW swell. The energy on Tuesday afternoon hits 11887, which is very strong, but again, it’s just too much for any sensible paddling. This is a beach setup, and with that much power and a long period, it’s going to be a washing machine. This looks more like a kite surfer’s dream than a paddle surfer’s.
By Wednesday the 15th of July, we finally see a drop. The morning is still a bit tricky with a 8 ft SW swell and a 14-second period, but the wind is a moderate 20 km/h cross-off, keeping it clean. The score is marginal, though. The real highlight is Wednesday afternoon. The swell drops to 7 ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, and the wind eases to a gentle 15 km/h cross-off. The combined energy is 1788 (moderate wave energy). It’s clean and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best window early on – offshore winds, solid but manageable size for a more confident crew.
Thursday the 16th drops further, but the wind gets messy with a cross-shore and then a cross-onshore, making it marginal. Friday the 17th is a real standout. The morning is glassy with a light 10 km/h offshore from the N, and a 7 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period (energy 2152 – moderate). That’s clean, powerful, and excellent for experienced surfers. Friday afternoon stays clean with a light offshore breeze.
Saturday the 18th of July is another good one. The morning has a 5 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, a light offshore wind from the NNW, and combined energy of 816 (moderate). The conditions are “very good” and the crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might get a few out, but it’s worth it. Sunday the 19th has a drop-off to small stuff, but still clean.
Then we have a bit of a lull until Tuesday the 21st of July. That Tuesday morning is a beauty – glassy conditions, a 6 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and energy of 1169 (moderate). The wind is dead calm, glassy, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a quiet, clean session.
The next true standout is Saturday the 25th of July. The morning has a 5 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, a gentle 15 km/h cross-off, and energy of 1375 (moderate). Excellent conditions. The afternoon is also excellent, with very light winds and a clean 5 ft swell. And then Sunday the 26th of July morning is glassy with a 5 ft SW swell and a 14-second period – energy 754 (moderate) – very good conditions.
So, overall, the best of the best? Friday the 17th of July morning is the pick of the early run – clean, offshore, and a solid 7 ft groundswell. And then Tuesday the 21st of July morning is a hidden gem with glassy conditions and a punchy 6 ft. For the second week, Saturday the 25th of July looks promising, but it’s further out, so keep an eye on it.
Stay safe, and don’t get caught inside on that Monday big stuff.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2390 | 4511 | 5058 | 6449 | 4619 | 7641 | 3094 | 2065 | 1719 | 1549 | 1956 | 1915 | 1616 | 2061 | 1871 | 1179 | 816 | 501 | 326 | 197 | 130 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:15AM1.39m | 9:07PM1.33m | 11:27AM1.43m | 10:21PM1.31m | 12:30PM1.49m | 11:37PM1.33m | 1:23PM1.54m | 00:50AM1.36m | 2:10PM1.57m | 1:56AM1.40m | 2:53PM1.59m | 2:54AM1.43m | 3:33PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:02AM0.25m | 3:45PM0.91m | 4:10AM0.23m | 5:09PM0.87m | 5:20AM0.20m | 6:24PM0.78m | 6:26AM0.18m | 7:25PM0.67m | 7:26AM0.17m | 8:17PM0.55m | 8:19AM0.20m | 9:03PM0.45m | 9:08AM0.26m | ||||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | |
— | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
2390 | 4511 | 5058 | 6449 | 4619 | 4246 | 3094 | 2065 | 1719 | 1549 | 1956 | 1915 | 1616 | 2061 | 1871 | 1179 | 816 | 501 | 326 | 197 | 130 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 20 | S 17 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 |
— | — | 30 | 149 | — | — | — | 45 | 69 | 89 | 146 | 184 | 47 | 91 | 50 | 17 | — | — | — | 17 | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 23 | WSW 21 | NE 4 |
— | — | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 42 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 3 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | NNE 3 | N 3 |
34 | 45 | 58 | — | 4 | 7641 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 309 | 309 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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