Raffs Beach surf break

Raffs Beach surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 AEST
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Raffs Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 6th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 6th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 7th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
!
0
0
!
!
0
2
2
0
2
1
1
1
3
1
2
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
3.5
SW
11
4
SW
12
3
SW
13
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
776
458
2574
4357
3436
4746
4145
4018
2898
1866
1594
1144
625
625
647
784
880
623
473
404
321
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NW
30
WSW
35
SW
30
WSW
30
W
25
W
25
SW
20
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
SSE
10
E
5
NE
10
SE
10
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:15PM1.60m
2:38AM1.34m
3:49PM1.57m
3:12AM1.30m
4:22PM1.53m
3:47AM1.27m
4:56PM1.47m
4:25AM1.23m
5:31PM1.40m
5:12AM1.20m
6:08PM1.34m
6:10AM1.18m
6:50PM1.30m
Low Tide
9:18PM0.65m
9:03AM0.22m
9:52PM0.65m
9:36AM0.25m
10:26PM0.65m
10:10AM0.29m
11:01PM0.65m
10:47AM0.36m
11:38PM0.65m
11:28AM0.44m
00:20AM0.63m
12:18PM0.54m
1:10AM0.60m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
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5:29
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
2
6
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
15
9
11
12
13
14
15
13
14
14
14
14
13
13
13
14
15
16
18
15
11
9
1
2
5
8
10
11
9
11
10
11
11
11
10
12
12
14
15
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.4
SW
19
1.3
SW
16
3
SW
14
0.6
S
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
Energy kJ
776
458
129
920
3446
131
2898
1866
1594
1144
625
625
647
784
880
623
473
404
321
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
1
SW
9
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
SW
24
0.6
ESE
5
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
18
149
127
144
32
47
62
4
23
15
336
310
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.4
SW
20
0.1
E
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
13
0.4
SW
21
0.1
E
12
0.2
S
16
Energy kJ
4
98
4
7
3
156
3
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNW
3
0.6
WNW
3
3.5
SW
11
4
SW
12
3
SW
13
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.4
SE
3
0.8
SE
4
0.5
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
Energy kJ
5
8
2574
4357
3436
4746
4145
4018
41
47
41
3
23
12
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
2
3
6
2
1
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
1
10
498
297
533
513
16
524
186
10
250
11
33
33
13
0
13
3
0
13
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
6
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
2
7
5
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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.

Raffs Beach is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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