Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,220 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about the next 16 days at Raffs Beach. The water’s sitting at 55°F, about average for this time of year, so nothing to fuss about.
The first real action hits Saturday afternoon, August 1st, with a 4ft SW swell and a long 17-second period. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNE, and the combined energy is strong (1463). It’s clean, glassy, and a solid start for experienced surfers. Sunday morning, August 2nd, steps it up to 6ft SW swell with a moderate offshore breeze, energy at 1537. Sunday afternoon drops a little to 5ft, but still clean.
Monday morning, August 3rd, holds 5ft SW swell, but the wind shifts to a cross-off from the WNW, and the energy drops to 885. That afternoon, rain and cross-shore wind mess things up. Tuesday, August 4th, is a write-off – messy swell and onshore wind.
We hit a dry patch from Wednesday, August 5th, through Thursday, August 6th, with the swell dropping under 3ft and weak energy (359-505). Not worth it.
Friday, August 7th, is a return to form. The morning brings 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light offshore breeze. Energy is 1219, and it’s clean. The afternoon is smaller but decent.
Saturday, August 8th, is a standout. The morning has 5ft SW swell with a strong offshore from the N at 15 mph, energy at 1009. It’s clean and glassy. The afternoon is lighter but good.
Sunday, August 9th, is a mess – the wind is a near gale from the N at 31 mph, and the swell drops to 3ft. Energy is a paltry 227. Skip it.
Monday, August 10th, the morning is okay, but the afternoon is magic. The swell jumps to 6ft, period is 17 seconds, and the energy is a massive 2123. The wind is a gentle cross-off, so it’s clean. This is a top pick for the second week.
Tuesday, August 11th, is another strong day. The morning has 7ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a moderate offshore wind. Energy is 1941. The afternoon is similar but a bit smaller. Pure, clean, and powerful.
Wednesday, August 12th, holds 6ft to 6ft SW swell with a fresh offshore breeze, but the wind is a bit strong at 22 mph, making it harder to paddle into.
From Thursday, August 13th, the swell gets huge. The morning has 15ft WSW swell, 16-second period, and energy at 13969. The wind is offshore, but this is way too big for Raffs Beach – experts only. Friday, August 14th, has 10ft to 8ft swells, and Saturday, August 15th, has 7ft to 7ft swells. The energy is still high (2313-4842), but the size and wind are challenging.
Sunday, August 16th, is a monster again – 13ft WSW swell with a strong offshore breeze, energy at 10495. Too big for this break.
The best on offer? For the first week, Saturday morning, August 8th, with 5ft SW swell and clean offshore wind. For the second week, Monday afternoon, August 10th, with 6ft SW swell, 17-second period, and gentle cross-off wind – that’s the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 918 | 2220 | 1446 | 1170 | 847 | 911 | 874 | 560 | 599 | 999 | 437 | 236 | 393 | 325 | 181 | 335 | 318 | 692 | 726 | 1399 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 1:38AM1.25m | 2:29PM1.44m | 2:26AM1.31m | 2:59PM1.45m | 3:11AM1.36m | 3:27PM1.45m | 3:56AM1.40m | 3:56PM1.46m | 4:42AM1.41m | 4:27PM1.45m | 5:30AM1.40m | 5:00PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05PM0.56m | 7:57AM0.29m | 8:39PM0.48m | 8:38AM0.32m | 9:12PM0.40m | 9:17AM0.38m | 9:45PM0.33m | 9:54AM0.45m | 10:21PM0.27m | 10:32AM0.54m | 10:59PM0.23m | 11:12AM0.63m | 11:43PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 918 | 2220 | 1446 | 1170 | 847 | 911 | 874 | 560 | 599 | 644 | 437 | 224 | 393 | 325 | 181 | 335 | 269 | 692 | 590 | 1399 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | WSW 16 | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 17 |
| kJ | 545 | 156 | 91 | 81 | 41 | 512 | — | 190 | 95 | — | 32 | 45 | 31 | 17 | 163 | 61 | 318 | 524 | 726 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 4 | SSW 19 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 75 | 37 | — | — | — | — | 73 | 236 | 130 | 152 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 115 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 11 | 52 | 109 | 999 | 275 | — | — | — | 14 | 10 | 5 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 57 | 54 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 186 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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