Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Raffs Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off this Friday, the 31st of July, with some really clean conditions. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The morning starts with a 5ft SW swell and a 12-second period, which is a nice groundswell. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW, keeping the surface clean. It’s not massive, but it’s a fun, manageable size for a beginner-friendly spot like this. The energy is moderate (597). The afternoon gets a bit messy with the wind swinging onshore, but the morning is the pick.

Saturday the 1st of August is where it starts to get exciting. The morning is clean with a 4ft SW swell and a consistent NNE offshore breeze, making the surface glassy. The energy is moderate (821). But the real standout is Saturday afternoon. The swell jumps to 4ft, but the period stretches to a massive 17 seconds, and the energy spikes to 1463. This is a proper long-period groundswell. The wind stays offshore from the NNE, so the waves will be clean, powerful, and lined up. For a beginner spot, this could be a bit punchy, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the best of the run.

Sunday the 2nd of August keeps the good times rolling. Morning sees 6ft SW swell at 16 seconds with a strong offshore wind from the north at 15 mph. The energy is very strong (1537). This is getting solid, but still manageable for average surfers. The afternoon is similar, just a touch smaller at 5ft.

Monday the 3rd of August is a mixed bag. The morning is clean thanks to a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is dropping to 5ft with a 14-second period. The energy is still strong (1363), but the afternoon turns ugly. The wind swings onshore, the swell pumps up to 8ft, and the energy hits 2474. That’s a lot of power, but the cross-shore chop will make it a battle. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are a write-off. The wind is cross-shore or onshore, and the swell is either too big and messy or dropping off. The only half-decent window is Wednesday morning with a 4ft SW swell, but the cross-shore wind makes it bumpy.

There’s a big gap of poor conditions until Friday the 7th of August. Friday morning brings a fresh 5ft SW swell at 15 seconds with a clean offshore wind from the north. The energy is high (1264), and the waves will be clean and powerful. The afternoon is smaller at 3ft, but the period is 18 seconds, so you’ll get long, smooth lines. This is a hidden gem in the forecast.

Saturday the 8th of August is another good day. The morning has a strong offshore wind at 19 mph, keeping the 4ft WSW swell clean. The afternoon picks up to 5ft with a 14-second period, and the energy is solid (796).

After that, the forecast gets a bit messy with strong winds and lumpy conditions. The next real highlight is Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning sees a 8ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with energy screaming at 3330. That’s serious power. But the wind is a strong cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but this is expert-only territory. The swell is way too big for beginners.

The run ends with a couple of interesting days. Saturday the 15th of August morning has a 7ft SW swell at 18 seconds, with a clean offshore wind. The energy is massive (2779). Again, this is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon is similar at 7ft.

So, to wrap it up: the standout sessions are Saturday the 1st of August afternoon and Friday the 7th of August morning. The Saturday swell is the best mix of size, period, and offshore wind for a clean, fun wave. The Friday is a close second, with a smaller but still powerful groundswell and perfect conditions.

Rusty out.

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