Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
14.3°C
1.3° 

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 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 5 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,708 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 30th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 5th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 6th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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SW
15
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15
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
879
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831
767
736
726
628
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984
1238
1048
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1048
1552
1494
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942
623
612
Wind (km/h)
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10
NNW
15
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SSE
30
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WNW
15
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15
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25
WSW
25
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High Tide
1:42PM1.37m
2:39AM1.56m
2:17PM1.40m
3:22AM1.57m
2:53PM1.42m
4:05AM1.55m
3:31PM1.41m
4:50AM1.48m
4:15PM1.37m
5:40AM1.40m
5:07PM1.31m
6:36AM1.31m
6:13PM1.23m
Low Tide
8:04PM0.12m
8:41AM0.49m
8:43PM0.07m
9:19AM0.52m
9:24PM0.05m
9:58AM0.56m
10:07PM0.07m
10:40AM0.60m
10:55PM0.13m
11:28AM0.63m
11:49PM0.22m
12:26PM0.66m
00:52AM0.34m
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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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