Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.2°C
0.4° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,742 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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 coming down the line for Raffs Beach.

The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some solid swell on the way, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story for a while. The water temperature is sitting about average for the time of year, so nothing to write home about there.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, honestly. Wednesday morning kicks off with a 5ft SW swell, but it’s got a cross-on wind and feels pretty lumpy. The combined energy is moderate at (1054), but the conditions are just not there. Wednesday afternoon is even worse, with a 5ft swell and onshore winds, scoring a big fat zero. Thursday morning, the 27th, things start to settle. The swell drops to 2ft from the SW, but we get a light cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is weak (352), but the surf is clean. It’s a small-wave day for the longboard. Friday the 28th sees the swell build back to 4ft, but with a very long period of 18 seconds from the SW and a cross-shore wind, creating a cross-chop. The energy jumps to (1564), but it’s not pretty. Friday afternoon gets a bit bigger at 6ft, but the onshore wind kills it.

The weekend is frustrating. Saturday the 29th morning has a 5ft SW swell and light cross-shore winds, but it’s just marginal. Sunday the 30th morning gives us a 5ft SW swell with a light cross-shore breeze, energy at (1071), but the tide or something else is holding it back. The scores are low.

Now, Monday the 31st of August. This is the standout. The swell pulses to 7ft from the SW with a period of 15 seconds, and the wind is light and offshore from the NNE. The combined energy is strong (1986 – 2073). This is a proper groundswell with clean conditions. This is for the experienced crew only, as 7ft is getting up there, and the long period will make it wall up. Expect crowds to be possible.

Tuesday the 1st of September keeps the offshore flow, but a fresh 19 mph wind from the NNW makes it a bit of a battle. The swell is 5ft from the SW, so it’s still clean on the face, but that wind will be a handful. The energy is moderate (1182).

The second week looks solid but messy. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd have onshore and cross-shore winds messing with a 6ft to 7ft SW swell. Then Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September look promising. The swell builds to 8ft from the SW with a period of 16 seconds, and the wind is cross-offshore in the morning. The energy is massive (3988 on Saturday morning). This is expert territory, and the long period works best at a point break or reef, not a beach. The conditions are clean, but the size and power are serious. The afternoon of the 5th gets a bit lumpy, but still solid. The 6th of September brings a 22 mph WSW wind, rendering that 8ft swell a complete mess. There’s a window on the 9th of September, Wednesday morning, with a 7ft SSW swell and a cross-offshore breeze, energy at (2643), but it’s a long-range call. The 10th of September is a washout.

So, the real winner here is Monday the 31st of August. Clean, offshore, proper groundswell energy. If you’re experienced and can handle the size, that’s your session. The Saturday the 5th of September is also a stand-out for the big wave crew, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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4
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4
4
4
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
0.8
SSW
11
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2
SW
13
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
1.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
862
1048
821
659
142
295
444
799
1775
1194
821
658
609
891
1346
2742
1915
1915
1719
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
20
WSW
20
SSW
10
W
10
W
20
SSW
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
S
5
W
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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on
cross-off
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on
cross-off
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on
glassy
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High Tide
10:06AM1.18m
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
Low Tide
2:52AM0.41m
3:52PM0.82m
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
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6:54
6:52
6:50
6:48
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6:46
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5:53
5:54
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Temp °C
12
12
12
11
13
15
12
12
12
11
11
11
10
12
12
11
15
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15
Feels °C
9
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11
13
9
9
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8
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7
10
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18
12
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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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