Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Raffs Beach is the only game in town for this outlook, and it’s got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. The first few days bring some solid, clean surf, but there’s a gnarly stretch of big, blown-out stuff in the middle before it cleans up again for a nice little run towards the end. Let’s break it down, day by day.

We kick off on Monday the 27th of July with a clean 4ft swell from the SW, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off shore breeze, which is going to keep the surface nice. The wave energy is moderate (430). It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so this is a perfect, gentle start to the week. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year.

Monday afternoon actually gets a bit better. The swell stays the same size but the wind goes full offshore, making for some really clean lines. The energy picks up a bit (512). This is a solid afternoon session.

Tuesday the 28th of July sees the swell bump up to 5ft in the morning, with a longer 13-second period. The wind is still cross-off, but it’s a fresher breeze at 19 mph. The energy is getting up there (967). The afternoon pushes the swell to 6ft with a very long 16-second period, and the wind stiffens to 22 mph. The energy is strong (1382), but the quality is marginal. That long period groundswell might make it a bit wonky at a beach break, but it’s still clean.

Now, Wednesday the 29th of July is where things get ugly. We’re looking at a massive 13ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but the wind is howling onshore. The energy is insane (12025 in the afternoon), and it’s going to be a complete mess. This is not for paddle surfing; you’d be better off with a kite out there. This junky, blown-out state continues through Thursday the 30th (7ft, cross/cross-on wind, moderate energy around 1594-2606) and into Friday the 31st.

Friday morning sees the swell drop back to a more manageable 5ft, but it’s still cross-shore and a bit lumpy. The afternoon gets a direct onshore wind, making it a write-off.

The real standout of the whole forecast is Saturday the 1st of August. The morning has a clean 4ft groundswell from the SW with a 15-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the NNE. The energy is moderate (595). The afternoon is even better: the swell is a bit smaller at 3ft, but the period is a very long 16 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the ENE. The energy is still moderate (670). This is going to be a gorgeous, glassy day. The crowd profile is “sometimes,” so you might have a few mates out, but it’s worth it.

Sunday the 2nd of August is another excellent day. The swell is 5ft with a 16-second period, and the wind is solidly offshore all day. The energy is strong (1257-1169). This is the best quality of the entire run, especially for experienced surfers who can handle a bit more power. It’s a top pick.

Monday the 3rd of August is still clean, but the swell drops a bit to 4ft. The afternoon brings a bigger 8ft swell, but it stays clean. The energy is strong (2393). It’s a choice between a smaller, cleaner wave or a bigger, more powerful one.

After that, the conditions start to deteriorate again on Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th with onshore winds and poor quality, even though the swell is still 5ft to 6ft. The energy is moderate to strong. This is another stretch of poor surf.

The next true highlight is Friday the 7th of August. The morning is glassy with a 4ft, 14-second groundswell. The energy is moderate (528). This is a beautiful, still morning session. The wind is a slight air, so you could see some real reflections.

Saturday the 8th of August is smaller at 3ft but with a long 15-second period and a clean offshore breeze. The energy is low (393-415). A good option for a beginner or a longboard.

The final standout is Monday the 10th of August. The swell is back up to 6ft with a 15-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off. The energy is strong (1466). This is a promising, powerful session to finish the long-range run, though it’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on it.

All in all, the best bets are the Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of August. The 1st for the glassy, smaller conditions, and the 2nd for the bigger, clean power. The 7th of August is also a real gem if you like it glassy.

Rusty.

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