Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.3°C
0.5° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,386 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Raffs Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burn to start, but there’s some real promise on the horizon.

We’ve got a bit of a quiet start. The first couple of days are a write-off with a messy 7ft SW swell on Wednesday the 26th bringing poor conditions, so don’t bother getting wet. Things start to show signs of life on Thursday the 27th. The surf drops right back to a clean 2ft to 3ft SW groundswell with a long 12-13 second period. The morning has light cross-off winds, making for a good little session for a beginner or someone looking to ease back into it. The combined energy is a moderate 340 to 484, so it’s not packing a punch, but it’s rideable and clean. Friday the 28th sees a jump in size, but the wind swings onshore and the conditions get marginal with a cross-chop. Not worth it.

Saturday the 29th looks average; a clean-ish 5ft SW swell in the morning gets ruined by onshore winds in the afternoon. Sunday the 30th is where it gets interesting. We wake up to a solid 6ft SW groundswell (13 second period) and glassy, nearly calm conditions with a light 5 km/h WNW breeze. The water temp is 56°, which is bang on average for this time of year. The combined energy reading of 1039 is in the moderate range, but the clean, offshore wind makes it feel much better. This is a great call for experienced surfers. Monday the 31st is the standout of the first week. We get a 7ft SW swell in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, both with a long 14-second period, and importantly, light to clean offshore winds from the NNW and N all day. The energy is pumping at 1677 to 1547. This is clean, solid, and well-shaped. Get on it.

The first few days of September get a bit blown out with strong winds, though Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd mornings still offer clean 5ft to 6ft SW groundswells (15-16 second periods) before the wind picks up. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th jump up to a powerful 8ft SW swell, but the forecast is marginal with fresh cross-off winds. The energy is high (up to 2748), but the quality isn’t locked in. Saturday the 5th is another highlight. A solid 7ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period and clean, light NW winds. The energy is strong at 2098. This is excellent for experienced surfers.

After that, we hit a bit of a wall. Sunday the 6th is an absolute mess with 16ft SW swell, gale-force winds, and an insane energy reading of 8473 to 10375. This is not paddle surfing; if you’ve got a kite, this is your playground. The swell stays big and messy through Monday and Tuesday, with 8ft to 10ft SW pulses. The wind and tide are actually favorable on the 8th and 9th, but the report explicitly says the swell is too big for this break. Wednesday the 9th still has a clean 8ft swell with fresh offshore winds, but it’s a big, powerful wave.

The window closes out on Thursday the 10th with a drop back to a clean 5ft SW groundswell with light winds and a combined energy of 855. A nice, mellow end to the period.

Bottom line: This spot is a beginner-friendly break, so when it gets over 5ft it’s starting to push the limits for less experienced folk, and anything over 8ft is strictly for experts. The best bets are Sunday the 30th of August through Monday the 31st, and then another shot on Saturday the 5th of September. Those are your sessions.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue morning).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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4
4
4
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3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
0.8
SSW
11
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.3
SW
17
2
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
535
142
295
451
711
1775
1194
899
802
545
878
987
1587
1493
1062
1929
1232
1011
1728
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
15
S
10
WSW
10
WNW
15
S
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
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10
NW
10
NNW
10
N
15
N
35
NW
25
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25
NNW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
cross-off
on
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cross-off
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off
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High Tide
11:09AM1.20m
10:26PM1.08m
12:01PM1.24m
11:37PM1.13m
12:43PM1.28m
00:36AM1.22m
1:18PM1.33m
1:27AM1.32m
1:51PM1.36m
2:12AM1.40m
2:21PM1.40m
2:56AM1.46m
Low Tide
3:59AM0.41m
5:11PM0.75m
5:06AM0.39m
6:08PM0.65m
6:06AM0.36m
6:51PM0.54m
6:56AM0.34m
7:28PM0.44m
7:41AM0.35m
8:03PM0.34m
8:21AM0.37m
8:37PM0.25m
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Temp °C
11
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15
12
12
12
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12
11
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Feels °C
8
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14
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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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