Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright my friends, Rusty here checking in on Raffs Beach.

We got a decent stretch of surf ahead, but you gotta pick your days. The water’s sittin’ right around 56°F, which is dead on average for July, so no surprises in the temp department.

The standouts are Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th of July. Thursday morning is clean with 5ft of SW groundswell, a long 15-second period, and a light offshore wind out of the N. That’s a recipe for smooth, peeling waves with long waits between sets – easy paddling out. The overall energy is moderate (948). Friday morning is a twin – same 5ft SW swell, same 15-second period, and offshore breeze from the NNW. Both mornings will be glassy and clean. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so expect a fun vibe, but sometimes it gets a little crowded, so get in early.

Forget Saturday the 11th. 35 km/h winds even if they are offshore, and the swell drops to just 3ft. Total washout.

Now, Sunday the 12th is a whole different story. We’ve got a chunky 8ft SW swell rolling in, with a combined energy of 2042 – that’s a strong, powerful pulse. The cross-off wind from the WNW will keep the face clean, but 8ft is expert territory. For a beginner spot, that’s a big, intimidating wave. Only the skilled and confident should even look at it.

Monday the 13th gets even bigger. By afternoon, we’re looking at 10ft of SW groundswell with a 15-second period and a massive 3929 energy reading. The problem? It’s predicted to be too big for this break, and a fresh 30 km/h W wind will make it lumpy and cross-shore. Experts only, and even then, it’s a gamble.

Tuesday the 14th is the biggest – 12ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, and 5918 energy. That’s a serious amount of water moving. Offshore NW wind will keep it looking clean, but this is a hardcore, expert-only day. Too big and powerful for anyone else.

Then the window slams shut from Wednesday the 15th, through Thursday the 16th, with onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. Not worth the drive.

We get a small, clean window on Friday the 17th of July in the afternoon. A nice 4ft SW swell, a fantastic 16-second period, and light cross-off wind from the ENE. Energy is moderate (1466). It’s clean and excellent for experienced surfers, but that long period will want a point or reef to really shine.

The second week is quieter. Sunday the 19th of July has a beautiful morning: 4ft SW swell, offshore NNW wind. Then in the afternoon, a smaller 3ft swell rolls in with a *very* long 19-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell and with light winds it’ll be clean. It’s small, but classy – best for experienced surfers who know the banks.

From the 20th onward, the swell stays small (under 4ft) and while the winds are mostly offshore, the energy is low and tides get questionable. The 21st and 22nd offer some clean, moderate-onshore conditions, but nothing to get too excited about.

So, top tips: Get out Thursday or Friday morning this week for the best combination of fun size and clean conditions. The big swells Sunday through Tuesday are for experts only. The long-range look for Sunday the 19th has potential, but it’s a wait-and-see.

Rusty.

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