Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 6,839 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk in feet and miles per hour. Rusty here, looking at the whole 16-day window for Raffs Beach.
We get started Sunday morning the 30th of August. The swell is running about 6ft from the SW, with a 13-second period and strong combined energy (1254). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW, making it clean. Solid surf for experienced surfers, but at this size, it’s a bit much for beginners. Water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year.
Monday morning the 31st of August steps it up. Swell hits 7ft, still SW, with a longer 14-second period and energy of (1670). Light cross-off wind from the NW keeps it clean. Then Tuesday morning the 1st of September is a real gem. The wind is offshore from the North at 18 mph, giving us a fresh offshore look. Swell is 6ft with a long 15-second period, and energy of (1389). The waves will be lined up and clean – that’s your best early morning session.
Now, Thursday afternoon the 3rd of September, the ocean gets angry. Swell jumps to 13ft, then 10ft on Friday morning, with energy readings of (7744) and (4432). That’s very strong wave energy. The swell is too big for the break, and while the wind is moderate and cross-off, it’s clean but massive. This is for experts only. The long period groundswell (15-16 seconds) will be breaking straight, so it’s a big-wave scene.
Friday afternoon the 4th of September eases to 8ft, with a gentle offshore from the NNW and energy of (3311). A good window for the experienced crew, but still big.
The weekend of the 5th and 6th is a blowout. Saturday morning the 5th is 10ft with a strong breeze onshore from the WNW at 28 mph, making it messy. By Saturday afternoon, it’s a total mess: 15ft, strong cross-shore wind, and energy at (10481). That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Sunday is clean but still big and windy.
Things settle by Thursday the 10th of September. Swell drops to 8ft, period shortens to 12 seconds, and energy is (3413). The wind is moderate and cross-off, so it’s clean but marginal.
Then, the absolute highlight. Friday the 11th of September. Morning has 7ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period and energy of (2451). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore. But the afternoon? Glassy. Dead calm wind from the NNW at 3 mph, flat water, and the swell is 8ft at 16 seconds with energy of (2871). This is the peak of the whole forecast. The long period might make it a bit straight, but glassy conditions make it the best session on offer. Crowds are “sometimes,” so expect a few others out, but it’s worth it.
After that, the swell fades fast. Saturday the 12th is 6ft, Sunday the 13th drops to 4ft, and Monday the 14th is a weak 5ft. The energy falls off a cliff.
The standout is clear: Friday afternoon the 11th of September at Raffs Beach. The glassy wind and solid SW groundswell will deliver the best waves of the run. Monday morning the 31st of August and Tuesday morning the 1st of September are your other top picks for the first week.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 821 | 1127 | 1242 | 1346 | 1429 | 1383 | 844 | 1339 | 825 | 776 | 1581 | 2147 | 2155 | 1948 | 5164 | 4676 | 4169 | 3311 | 1661 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:36AM1.22m | 1:18PM1.33m | 1:27AM1.32m | 1:51PM1.36m | 2:12AM1.40m | 2:21PM1.40m | 2:56AM1.46m | 2:51PM1.42m | 3:39AM1.49m | 3:22PM1.44m | 4:22AM1.49m | 3:55PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:56AM0.34m | 7:28PM0.44m | 7:41AM0.35m | 8:03PM0.34m | 8:21AM0.37m | 8:37PM0.25m | 8:59AM0.42m | 9:13PM0.18m | 9:36AM0.48m | 9:50PM0.13m | 10:13AM0.54m | 10:31PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 12 |
Temp °C | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 821 | 1127 | 1242 | 1346 | 1429 | 1383 | 744 | 1339 | 825 | 776 | 1581 | 2147 | 2155 | 1948 | 2580 | 4676 | 4169 | 3311 | 1661 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 15 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | — | S 14 | — | S 19 | SSW 16 | — | S 15 |
| kJ | 18 | 61 | 63 | 71 | 138 | 427 | 844 | 50 | 19 | 186 | 58 | 79 | — | 37 | — | 347 | 263 | — | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | S 15 | — | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 66 | 17 | — | 103 | 93 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NW 4 | WSW 5 | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 14 | — | — | — | N 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 35 | 17 | — | 6 | 15 | 24 | 5164 | — | — | — | 44 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 373 | 373 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 54 | 54 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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