Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,860 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the region.
We're looking at a stretch that starts slow, but if you're patient, there's some real magic waiting in the second week. The first few days are mostly a write-off, but hang tight.
Wednesday the 26th is a right-off. Raffs Beach is seeing a messy 5 ft SW swell, but it's cross-on and choppy, so the water is a mess. The combined swell energy is up there (1054), but the quality is just not there. Water temp is sitting at a very normal 56°F for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there.
Thursday the 27th is a tease. The swell drops right down to 2 ft in the morning, building to 3 ft in the arvo. The wind swings light cross-off, and the wave comment says "clean". The energy is low (340-484), so it's small, but it's the first hint of something rideable. The period is 12-13 seconds, a decent groundswell.
Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are a bit of a slog. The swell picks up, but the wind is messy. Friday morning has a 4 ft swell with a long 18-second period, but a cross-shore wind makes it choppy. The energy is moderate (1409). Saturday is similar, with a 5 ft swell and light cross-shore wind. Not great, not terrible.
Sunday the 30th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning shows a clean 5 ft swell from the SW with a light cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (988), and the wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions". That's a glimmer of hope.
The First Standout: Monday the 31st of August
This is the one to circle on the calendar. The morning has a solid 7 ft SW swell, and the wind is light, clean, and offshore from the north. The energy is strong (1829). The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". This is overhead for the average punter, and a bit too big for beginners. With that size and offshore wind, it's a proper session for the crew who know what they're doing. The afternoon keeps the same clean offshore wind, so the whole day is a goer. The 14-second period gives it that push.
Tuesday the 1st of September is a step back. The wind is fresh and cross-off, which keeps it clean, but the swell drops to 5 ft and the energy is patchy. The morning is still rideable, but the afternoon is a bit weak.
The Second Standout: Wednesday the 2nd of September
Alright, this is the other big one. The morning shows a 6 ft SW swell, with a light offshore wind from the NNW. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". The energy is strong (1514), and the period is a solid 15 seconds. This is a proper groundswell. The afternoon keeps the offshore wind, making it a full day of clean, punchy waves. It's not quite as big as Monday, but the quality looks top shelf.
Thursday the 3rd is a dud again – moderate cross-shore wind and a dropping swell. Friday the 4th is a mixed bag; the swell is 7 ft, but the wind is a fresh cross-off, so it's clean but lumpy. The energy is high (1746), but the wind is getting up there.
The Third Standout: Tuesday the 8th of September
After a few days of messy, blown-out conditions, we get a gem. The morning has a 6 ft SW swell, and the wind is glassy. Yes, glassy. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". The energy is very strong (2072). With a 13-second period, this is going to be a clean, powerful session. The swell size is still in the experienced range, but with glassy conditions, it's the best wave quality of the entire forecast. The afternoon it turns onshore and messy, but that morning window is prime.
The rest of the second week sees a mix. Wednesday the 9th has a smaller 5 ft swell but clean offshore wind again. The 10th of September sees the swell get huge again (13 ft), but it's a messy, choppy onshore mess, so that one is for the gear, not the paddle.
So, for the best of the best: Monday the 31st of August for the consistent offshore wind and solid 7 ft SW swell, and Tuesday the 8th of September for the near-perfect glassy morning with a strong 6 ft groundswell. The Wednesday the 2nd of September is also a top contender with its clean, punchy offshore conditions.
Keep your eyes on the forecast a few days out, because these long-range standouts are promising but can shift. The water temp is about average for the year, so a 3/2mm wetsuit should be fine.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1346 | 604 | 142 | 295 | 451 | 734 | 1775 | 1194 | 899 | 886 | 744 | 946 | 1018 | 1242 | 1602 | 1344 | 814 | 1248 | 1053 | 1787 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 9:09PM1.07m | 11:09AM1.20m | 10:26PM1.08m | 12:01PM1.24m | 11:37PM1.13m | 12:43PM1.28m | 00:36AM1.22m | 1:18PM1.33m | 1:27AM1.32m | 1:51PM1.36m | 2:12AM1.40m | 2:21PM1.40m | 2:56AM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:59AM0.41m | 5:11PM0.75m | 5:06AM0.39m | 6:08PM0.65m | 6:06AM0.36m | 6:51PM0.54m | 6:56AM0.34m | 7:28PM0.44m | 7:41AM0.35m | 8:03PM0.34m | 8:21AM0.37m | 8:37PM0.25m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 23 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
1346 | 604 | 123 | 295 | 451 | 734 | 1775 | 1194 | 899 | 21 | 744 | 946 | 1018 | 1242 | 1602 | 1344 | 814 | 1248 | 1053 | 1787 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 20 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
— | 89 | 142 | 72 | 384 | 711 | 30 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 60 | 63 | 75 | 75 | 134 | 765 | 44 | 81 | 87 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 15 | SW 21 | S 20 | SSE 18 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 75 | 117 | 7 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 35 | — | — | 69 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 3 |
821 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 886 | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 16 | 47 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 250 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 502 | 54 | 0 |
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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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