Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
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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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SW swell with 1,687 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 (Aug 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 7th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 4th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. Look, the next couple of days are pretty flat and messy at Raffs Beach. We’ve got some swell pushing through, but the wind is all over the place and it’s going to be hard work for not much reward. Your best bet is to hang tight until things line up later in the week.

We start off Monday morning with a cross-offshore breeze, swell around 4ft from the southwest, but it’s a bit jumbled with moderate energy. It’s clean, but nothing special. That afternoon the swell bumps up a touch to 6ft, but it’s still not worth rushing out for. Tuesday morning gets a bit bigger at 8ft with a 12-second period, but it’s still a bit lumpy and the wind is fresh. Tuesday afternoon is pretty much a write-off, cross-onshore and choppy. Not good.

Wednesday, the swell drops right off – down to 2ft in the morning, and the period’s a weird 19 seconds, which is going to be too straight at a beach break. The afternoon brings a bit more size at 5ft, but it’s still onshore and messy. Then Thursday morning’s only 3ft, and while it’s clean, it’s just not doing much. Energy’s weak.

Now, Friday morning (the 7th) is where things start to get interesting. We’ve got a solid 5ft southwest swell with a nice 16-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore out of the northwest. This is clean, and it’s got some punch. That’s your best bet so far. Saturday morning the 8th is also looking good – 5ft from the southwest, 16-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the north. Clean surf, good energy. The crowds might be out, but the waves will be worth it.

Sunday the 9th is a bit of a letdown, light rain and the swell drops back down to 4ft. It’s clean, but it’s small. Then we hit a bit of a dry spell for a few days. Monday the 10th through Wednesday the 12th has moderate swell, mostly in the 6ft to 7ft range, and the energy gets a bit stronger, especially Monday. The wind is mostly cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the conditions are a bit inconsistent and the tide has a big say. Nothing that really stands out as a must-surf.

Then comes Thursday the 13th. Brace yourselves. Swell jumps up to 12ft, but the wind swings cross-onshore and it’s choppy as hell. This is not paddle surfing territory. This looks more like a day for the kite surfers, honestly. The energy is huge, but conditions are poor. Friday the 14th backs off a bit, but it’s still a bit cross-shore and lumpy.

Now, Saturday the 15th is a standout, but you need to be an expert. We’ve got a massive groundswell, 10ft from the southwest with a very long 20-second period, and the energy is off the charts. The wind is favorable, cross-offshore in the morning. But this is going to be big, powerful, and dangerous. This is for experienced surfers only. Definitely not for beginners. Sunday the 16th is similar, but the wind goes south and it gets messy again, plus it’s just too big.

Monday the 17th, though, is the one to circle. The swell drops to a much more manageable 8ft, still a solid 15-second period, and we get a clean, light cross-offshore wind. Energy is still strong. The forecast says excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and I’d agree. That’s your highlight. After that, Tuesday the 18th fades pretty quickly, back down to 5ft with weaker energy.

So, overall, there’s a quiet period early on, then some decent clean surf on the 7th and 8th, but the real standout is Monday the 17th. Just remember, anything that big is for the experts. For the rest of us, pick your moments and check the tide.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1210
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1322
542
236
902
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High Tide
2:26AM1.31m
2:59PM1.45m
3:11AM1.36m
3:27PM1.45m
3:56AM1.40m
3:56PM1.46m
4:42AM1.41m
4:27PM1.45m
5:30AM1.40m
5:00PM1.44m
6:24AM1.38m
5:40PM1.41m
Low Tide
8:38AM0.32m
9:12PM0.40m
9:17AM0.38m
9:45PM0.33m
9:54AM0.45m
10:21PM0.27m
10:32AM0.54m
10:59PM0.23m
11:12AM0.63m
11:43PM0.21m
11:58AM0.72m
00:33AM0.21m
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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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