Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,578 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the cards at Raffs Beach.
We kick off Sunday morning, August 23, with a solid 7ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 14-second period—plenty of grunt in the water (2124 energy). Wind is light cross-off from the NNW, keeping things clean. This one’s for the experienced crew; 7ft is a fair step up. Water temp is 56°, pretty normal for this time of year.
Sunday afternoon drops to 6ft, still clean with a light offshore breeze.
Monday, August 24, sees the swell ease to 5ft in the morning but the wind goes solid offshore from the N at 12 mph—real clean conditions. Energy is still decent (900). The afternoon stays tidy with 5ft and a gentle offshore.
Tuesday, August 25, gets a bit messy. Swell picks up to 5ft but the wind swings east, light cross-shore. Rideable, but not a standout. Tuesday afternoon goes cross-on from the SW and things get bumpy.
Wednesday, August 26, is a write-off. Cross-on wind and onshore in the afternoon—poor.
Thursday, August 27, we get a breather. Morning has 3ft but it’s clean with light cross-off wind. The afternoon is the pick of the day—3ft with a 14-second period and clean conditions (603 energy). Fun little waves.
Friday, August 28—this is a standout. Friday afternoon brings 5ft from the SW, long 16-second period, and energy is pumping (1442). Wind is light cross-off from the WNW, and the surf is clean. Excellent for experienced surfers. The morning is similar at 6ft but with a bit more wind.
Saturday, August 29, keeps the clean vibes in the morning with 5ft and cross-off wind. The afternoon gets onshore from the SSE, so surf it early.
Sunday, August 30, the swell jumps to 8ft, but the wind is light cross-on from the WSW in the morning. Energy is strong (2764), but it’s not glassy. Afternoon goes onshore from the south.
Monday, August 31, is another cracker. Morning has 7ft from the SW, 15-second period, light cross-off NW wind—clean and powerful (1890). The afternoon is just as good at 6ft with the same conditions. Another standout for experienced surfers.
Tuesday, September 1, stays solid with 6–6ft and cross-off wind, but the breeze is a bit stronger (12 mph). Still good.
Wednesday, September 2, sees strong offshore from the N at 12 mph with 6ft in the morning. Clean and punchy. The afternoon drops to 5ft.
Thursday, September 3, the wind cranks up to 22 mph from the NW, cross-off but blustery. Swell is 5ft but quality drops. Friday, September 4, is poor—onshore and choppy.
Saturday, September 5, is marginal. Light cross-shore wind and small swell around 4ft.
Sunday, September 6, things perk up again. Afternoon is a gem: 6ft from the SW, 12-second period, and near-glass with a slight NNE breeze (3 mph) going offshore. Energy is solid (1088) and clean. Another one for the experienced surfer.
Monday, September 7, the swell jumps to 13ft from the WSW with a 14-second period—massive energy (8976). But the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-off from the NW, and conditions are lumpy and rough. This is big, messy, and for experts only. Kite surfers might be interested.
Best windows: Friday afternoon August 28, and Monday August 31. Clean conditions, solid SW swell, long period. Get it while it’s good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1504 | 1069 | 1399 | 862 | 663 | 710 | 878 | 710 | 862 | 1033 | 744 | 591 | 268 | 304 | 609 | 1777 | 1436 | 1101 | 752 | 581 | 663 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:12PM1.26m | 7:59AM1.21m | 6:56PM1.18m | 8:59AM1.18m | 7:55PM1.11m | 10:06AM1.18m | 9:09PM1.07m | 11:09AM1.20m | 10:26PM1.08m | 12:01PM1.24m | 11:37PM1.13m | 12:43PM1.28m | 00:36AM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:37PM0.79m | 1:04AM0.36m | 1:27PM0.83m | 1:53AM0.39m | 2:32PM0.84m | 2:52AM0.41m | 3:52PM0.82m | 3:59AM0.41m | 5:11PM0.75m | 5:06AM0.39m | 6:08PM0.65m | 6:06AM0.36m | 6:51PM0.54m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1504 | 1069 | 1399 | 862 | 663 | 710 | 878 | 710 | 862 | 1033 | 744 | 591 | 268 | 304 | 609 | 1777 | 1436 | 1101 | 752 | 581 | 663 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | — | S 18 | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 22 | SW 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 15 | — | SW 19 |
| kJ | 595 | 511 | 118 | 38 | 15 | 31 | 255 | 211 | — | 6 | — | 90 | 75 | 118 | 546 | 25 | 6 | 45 | 21 | — | 181 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | WSW 22 | S 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 25 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 181 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 72 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 3 | — | ENE 3 | — | SW 4 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | — | 15 | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 33 | 10 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
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