Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s happening at Raffs Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real fire in the forecast if you can wait for it.

The start is a no-go. Friday the 28th of August is a mess with onshore wind and a 6ft SW swell, so just skip it. The first real sign of life is Saturday morning the 29th. The swell drops to 5ft from the SW, but a light WNW breeze will have it clean and cross-off. The wave energy is moderate (916), and it’s a good one for the beginners – nice and manageable.

Sunday morning the 30th sees the swell picking up to 6ft from the SW, period 13 seconds. The wind is light and cross from the W, so it’ll be a bit lumpy but still rideable. The energy is solid (1209). Not a standout, but a fair session.

Now, Monday the 31st is where things start to get interesting. The morning has a 7ft SW swell, 14-second period, with a light cross-off wind from the NNW. The wave energy is ramping up (1619). The afternoon is even better – 6ft SW, but the wind swings to a light ENE and goes cross-off, turning the waves to glass. The energy jumps to 1875. This is clean, powerful, and a great window for experienced surfers.

Tuesday the 1st of September brings a strong offshore wind from the north at 30 km/h. The swell is 6ft at a long 16 seconds. The energy is strong (1517). It’s a clean, lined-up morning, but the tide might be a factor. For the experienced crew, it’s a good session.

The middle of the week (Wednesday 2nd to Thursday 3rd) is a bit of a wash with cross and onshore winds, but the swell holds around 6ft to 7ft. The energy is moderate to strong. Nothing to write home about.

Then we get to the real standout. Friday the 4th of September is the morning to circle. The afternoon sees the swell building to 8ft from the SW, period 15 seconds, and the wind is a clean 20 km/h cross-off from the WNW. The combined energy of all swells is a massive 2608 – that’s strong. This is serious power, and it’s going to be clean. This is a big-wave day for experts only; beginners should stay well clear.

Saturday the 5th of September also has a strong case. The swell pushes 8ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, and it’s offshore from the north at 20 km/h. The energy is 2448. This is another high-quality, powerful, and clean session for the advanced crew.

The second week starts to fade. Sunday the 6th to Monday the 7th is a big drop-off, with onshore winds and a messy 8ft swell turning into a lumpy 5ft. The energy drops to 817. Tuesday the 8th is a write-off with cross-onshore wind and a short-period 8ft SW swell – that’s a choppy, ugly mess.

There’s a bit of a gap until the next highlight. Friday the 11th of September morning is an absolute bomb. The swell is 8ft from the SW, but the period is 16 seconds – that’s a very long groundswell. The wind is a light 10 km/h cross-off from the WNW, making it glassy. The combined energy is a massive 3717 – that’s very strong. This is powerful, clean, and perfect for the reefs and points. It’s a top-tier session for experts.

Saturday the 12th of September morning is a smaller, but still clean, follow-up with 6ft SW swell at 17 seconds and a light cross-off. Energy is 1668. A nice way to finish the run.

So, if you’re an experienced surfer, the absolute standout is the morning of Friday the 11th of September – that 8ft, 16-second SW groundswell with glassy winds and massive energy is a rare treat. For a slightly smaller but still excellent option, the afternoon of Monday the 31st of August is your best bet. Beginners, stick to Saturday morning the 29th of August.

Rusty.

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