Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.5°C
0.7° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 10,448 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 (Sep 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 9th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Howdy, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Raffs Beach.

Right now, we’ve got a monster swell hammering the beach, but it’s just too much. For the next couple of days, the swell is way oversized – we’re talking 14.8ft dropping to 9.8ft through Thursday and Friday, with a huge amount of energy in the water (10901 to 4012). That’s a lot of water moving, and for a beginner-friendly beach break, it’s a washing machine. The wind is cross to cross-off, so it’ll look clean, but the size is only for the real pros, if anyone. Leave the log at home.

Saturday the 5th of September starts off iffy. Morning has 6.6ft of SW swell with a 15-second period, but a fresh breeze from the WNW at 22 mph makes it clean but a bit raw. The combined energy is still moderate (1880). By the afternoon, it turns ugly with a risk of thunderstorms and the same gusty wind – best to skip it. Sunday the 6th is a write-off too – 6.6ft dropping to 5.9ft, but the wind switches to cross and cross-on, making for a lumpy, choppy mess.

Monday the 7th is poor, with onshore winds and small, weak swell. Not worth it.

Now, Tuesday the 8th of September is a real standout for the experienced crew. The morning has a clean 3.6ft of SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, and light cross-off wind from the WNW at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate (1082), but those long-period waves will be packing a punch and offering some great shape. This is best for a reef or point – at a beach break, those long-period swells can close out, but for a skilled surfer, it’s a gem. The water temp is around 56.3°, which is about average for this time of year.

Wednesday the 9th gets blown out again with a strong onshore flow and a big jump in swell (9.8ft to 11.5ft) – a real mess. Thursday the 10th is still too big and onshore, no good.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th bring smaller, cleaner windows. Saturday morning the 12th is another good call: 6.2ft of SW swell at 15 seconds, with a gentle cross-off breeze from the NE. The combined energy is moderate (1676), and the surf will be clean and fun for the better surfers. A solid, reliable option.

Sunday the 13th through Tuesday the 15th sees the swell drop back to 3.6ft to 4.3ft, with offshore winds keeping things clean, but the energy is low (under 1000). It’s marginal but surfable if you’re keen for a small-wave session.

Wednesday the 16th of September brings a real highlight. After a stretch of smaller, clean waves, Wednesday afternoon goes glassy. The wind drops to a whisper from the NNE, the swell bumps up to a solid 7.5ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 4251. This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers, with perfect, clean conditions. Mark that one.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th turn ugly again – strong onshore gales and big, messy swell (9.8ft dropping to 6.9ft). That’s a hard pass.

So, the best bets: Tuesday morning the 8th for the experienced crew wanting a long-period, clean groundswell, and Wednesday afternoon the 16th for a glassy, powerful session. Saturday the 12th is also a solid, clean day.

Crowds are *sometimes* around here, so you might see a few other heads, but nothing too crazy. The swell is mostly from the SSW, and the optimum direction is SW, so it’s lining up well.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7173
4606
3962
3772
2794
1729
2457
2288
1493
1069
666
380
581
374
786
1795
3219
4380
7026
9590
Wind (km/h)
20
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High Tide
4:22AM1.49m
3:55PM1.44m
5:09AM1.45m
4:33PM1.42m
6:00AM1.38m
5:17PM1.37m
6:59AM1.31m
6:13PM1.30m
8:07AM1.24m
7:28PM1.23m
9:24AM1.22m
8:58PM1.19m
Low Tide
9:50PM0.13m
10:13AM0.54m
10:31PM0.12m
10:53AM0.62m
11:16PM0.13m
11:38AM0.68m
00:08AM0.18m
12:33PM0.74m
1:09AM0.25m
1:44PM0.76m
2:23AM0.32m
3:11PM0.74m
3:47AM0.36m
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Temp °C
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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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