
Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,827 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the look ahead for Raffs Beach. It’s a bit of a wild ride over the next couple of weeks, so let’s get into it.
We start off slow. The first few days, Wednesday the 5th through Thursday the 6th, are pretty average. Swell is small at 3ft from the SW, and the wind is messy on Wednesday, making for poor surf. Thursday cleans up a bit with a cross-off breeze, but it’s still marginal. The wait is on.
Then, Friday the 7th morning is where it starts to get interesting. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SW, but it’s the wind that’s the story – light offshore from the NNE by the afternoon. That’s clean, lined-up waves for experienced surfers, with the combined wave energy pumping at a solid 1106 (moderate). For a beginner spot, this is getting a bit punchy, but for the crew that knows what they’re doing, Friday afternoon is a standout.
Saturday the 8th keeps the offshore wind going, but it’s blowing a bit harder, 15-19 mph. The swell is a clean 4ft, and while it’s still good, the stronger wind makes it a bit trickier. Sunday the 9th sees the wind crank up to 28 mph offshore – that’s strong enough to hold the waves up, but it’s going to be a battle to get out. Probably one for the tow-in guys or the very fit.
Now, here’s where it gets serious. Monday the 10th, the swell goes ballistic. We’re looking at 13ft from the SW, but the period is short at 9 seconds, making it a messy, powerful wall of whitewater. The combined energy is 2352 (strong), but for Raffs Beach, this is too big. It’s more of a spectacle than a surf session. The afternoon drops to 5ft with a 17-second period, which is cleaner, but still pushing the limits.
The following week is a rollercoaster. Tuesday the 11th to Wednesday the 12th sees the swell hanging around 4ft to 8ft, with clean conditions but often strong cross-off winds. By the 12th afternoon, the swell is back up to 12ft, and it’s just too much for the break. The 13th and 14th are massive – 16ft to 10ft swells – with energy readings in the thousands (up to 25,556, which is very strong). This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a question of whether you can paddle in.
The real hidden gem, though, is Saturday the 15th. The swell is a solid 8ft from the SW, with a long 17-second period, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon – light from the SSE. That’s as clean as it gets, and the combined energy is 4523 (strong). For an experienced surfer, this is the best on offer, with waves that will have shape and power. The water temp is around 55°, which is about normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the booties.
Sunday the 16th morning is another glassy session, with the swell dropping to 7ft, but it’s still clean and fun. After that, the wind shifts onshore and the quality drops. Monday the 17th through Wednesday the 19th brings back some offshore winds and smaller 4ft to 6ft swells, making for clean, user-friendly waves. The 18th Tuesday is a standout for the intermediate crew, with a 6ft SW swell and 18-second period, combined with moderate offshore breezes.
The final days, Thursday the 20th, look a bit messy again with rain and cross-shore winds, so the run ends on a bit of a flat note.
So, to sum it up: Friday the 7th afternoon is your first standout for experienced surfers. The absolute best of the bunch, though, is Saturday the 15th afternoon – glassy, solid, and powerful. Just keep an eye on the size – if you’re not comfortable in overhead waves, stick to the smaller days later in the second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
289 | 480 | 214 | 406 | 961 | 952 | 784 | 1199 | 897 | 763 | 667 | 424 | 257 | 1927 | 2288 | 1415 | 2061 | 899 | 648 | 977 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:42AM1.41m | 4:27PM1.45m | 5:30AM1.40m | 5:00PM1.44m | 6:24AM1.38m | 5:40PM1.41m | 7:25AM1.33m | 6:30PM1.37m | 8:34AM1.30m | 7:35PM1.31m | 9:51AM1.29m | 8:53PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:21PM0.27m | 10:32AM0.54m | 10:59PM0.23m | 11:12AM0.63m | 11:43PM0.21m | 11:58AM0.72m | 00:33AM0.21m | 12:52PM0.80m | 1:32AM0.22m | 1:59PM0.85m | 2:40AM0.25m | 3:23PM0.85m | 3:56AM0.26m | |||||||
— | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | S 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
289 | 480 | 214 | 406 | 326 | 952 | 784 | 1199 | 897 | 763 | 667 | 424 | 257 | 1927 | 64 | 1415 | 2061 | 899 | 648 | 659 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 8 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 19 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | — | WSW 18 | SW 17 | NE 5 | — | ESE 10 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 20 | SW 21 |
177 | 194 | 163 | 5 | 65 | 28 | 299 | 6 | 21 | 48 | — | 31 | 140 | 7 | — | 9 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 977 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 13 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 18 | S 16 | SSW 6 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | S 17 |
23 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 258 | 20 | 23 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | — | NW 2 | W 3 | WSW 14 | — | — | SW 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 4 | SW 9 | SW 10 | WNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 3 |
193 | — | 1 | 4 | 961 | — | — | 13 | 12 | 11 | 24 | 81 | 91 | 12 | 2288 | 1085 | 3 | 21 | 37 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 87 | 154 | 31 | 218 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 57 | 1 |
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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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