Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.2° C
0.2° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,391 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a pretty solid run of surf at Raffs Beach, but it’s a tale of two weeks. The first week has the most to offer, with some real quality days, especially for the more experienced crew. The second week gets a bit messy and inconsistent, with a few days of nothing special.

Starting off, Wednesday the 15th, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid 8ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-off in the morning, then goes cross in the afternoon. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. The combined energy is strong (2035), but the conditions are just marginal. It’s not a write-off, but it’s not the best.

Thursday the 16th is similar – borderline. The swell holds at 8ft from the SW, with a long 14-second period, so there’s plenty of grunt (2533 energy). Thursday afternoon the wind goes onshore, which is a shame. Still, it’s not a day to get too excited about if you want clean waves.

Now, Friday the 17th is where it starts to get good. The morning brings a 7ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off. The energy is still strong (1987). The water’s still clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon looks even better with the same swell and a slight cross-off breeze. The wave quality is described as excellent.

Saturday the 18th is the standout of the first week. The swell drops a touch to 5ft, but the period is still a solid 14 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off. The combined energy is moderate (852). The conditions are clean and the surf is “very good”. This is a day for everyone, beginners included, as long as you’re comfortable in that size. The crowd factor is “sometimes” here, so you might have some company, but it’s not a circus.

Sunday the 19th sees the swell drop to 3ft, but the wind goes offshore, making for clean, fun waves. It’s a good day for a longboard or a funboard. The energy is weak (336), but the quality is there.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are similar – small but clean, with offshore winds. The swell is 3ft to 4ft, perfect for the smaller craft. The energy is weak (240-450). Good for a paddle.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are rough. Wednesday has marginal conditions with a rising wind, and Thursday gets a bit bigger (5ft to 8ft) but with a strong cross-shore wind and chop. It’s not great for a paddle.

Friday the 24th is a big one, but it’s for experts only. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SW, with a very long 17-second period. The energy is very strong (4528). The wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. It’s also predicted to be too big for the break. Unless you’re a seasoned charger, give this one a miss.

The last week of the forecast (from the 25th to the 30th) is a mixed bag of small, marginal surf and some bigger, messy days. Saturday the 25th has a 7ft swell but moderate winds. Sunday the 26th drops to 5ft, still with moderate wind. It’s not a classic run. The 28th has a tiny 1ft swell with a very long 18-second period, but the wind is strong offshore. It’s clean, but it’s small.

The 30th looks like a small, clean day with a 3ft SW swell and an offshore wind. A nice way to finish the window, but nothing to get the heart racing.

For the best on offer, I’d be looking at Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th. Friday is the one for the experienced surfers, with that 7ft, long-period groundswell and clean conditions. Saturday is the best all-rounder, with 5ft clean waves that are just right for anyone who’s been in the water a few times.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
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2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.3
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
2
SW
16
2
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
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13
1
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12
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2035
1803
1947
2391
2238
1760
1895
1919
1290
852
560
369
259
99
152
306
176
301
450
444
316
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
W
10
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10
WSW
5
S
10
NNW
10
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5
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10
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10
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10
NNW
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15
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15
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:30PM1.49m
11:37PM1.33m
1:23PM1.54m
00:50AM1.36m
2:10PM1.57m
1:56AM1.40m
2:53PM1.59m
2:54AM1.43m
3:33PM1.59m
3:48AM1.45m
4:10PM1.57m
4:39AM1.44m
4:46PM1.54m
Low Tide
6:24PM0.78m
6:26AM0.18m
7:25PM0.67m
7:26AM0.17m
8:17PM0.55m
8:19AM0.20m
9:03PM0.45m
9:08AM0.26m
9:47PM0.38m
9:53AM0.34m
10:29PM0.33m
10:35AM0.45m
11:10PM0.31m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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10
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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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