Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

The first bit of the run is a bit of a slow burner, but don’t walk away just yet. We’ve got a solid window of good, clean surf coming up, and a couple of days that are going to be worth blocking out time for.

Things start to get interesting on the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. Raffs Beach is waking up with a gentle offshore breeze from the NNE, a clean 4ft SW groundswell, and the water is sitting at a pretty average 55.4°, which is bang on for this time of year. The energy is already building nicely (821). It’s a good day for a learner or a cruiser, but the real treat is that afternoon. The swell jumps to 4.3ft, the period stretches out to a very long 17 seconds, and the wind stays clean offshore. The combined energy more than doubles (1463). This is proper groundswell with serious push, and it’s going to be peeling off nicely. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is a standout.

Sunday the 2nd keeps the good times rolling. The morning has a solid 5.6ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a clean offshore N wind at 16 mph. The energy is massive (1537). This is excellent, powerful surf for anyone who’s got their drop down. The afternoon holds similar quality, just a touch smaller at 5.2ft, but still with that same clean, offshore wind and plenty of grunt (1251). This is the best of the first week, no question.

Monday the 3rd is a write-off. The wind swings onshore, the quality drops out, and the rain moves in. The swell is still there, but it’s messy and lumpy. Skip it.

Tuesday the 4th is a different story, but not a good one. There’s a big 7.9ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-shore and choppy, and the period has dropped to 11 seconds. The energy is still huge (2725), but with that wind and chop, it’s a messy, blown-out mess. The afternoon is a bit smaller but still lumpy. Not for the paddle surfer.

The middle of the week drops right off. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are tiny, with clean conditions but barely any power. You’ll be fighting for scraps.

Now, for the real standout of the whole forecast. Friday the 7th of August. The morning brings a clean 4.3ft SW swell, 14-second period, light offshore NNE wind, and a combined energy of 1146. It’s clean, it’s punchy, and it’s lined up. The afternoon is a bit smaller but still very good. This is the day to call in sick.

The week of the 8th to the 10th is a mixed bag. The offshore winds are strong, but the swell is smaller and the energy is much lower. The strong winds on Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th will make paddling out a real fight, even if the faces are clean. The surf is there, but it’s a lot of work for not much reward.

The second week has a couple of big swells, but they come with a lot of wind. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th have 6.2ft to 8.2ft SW swell, with huge energy (2105 to 3761), but the wind is fresh and cross-off. It’s big, powerful, and the waves will be hooded and heavy. This is expert-only territory. The setup might look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, so just keep that in mind.

The real second-week standout is Thursday the 13th of August. The morning has a solid 6.2ft SW swell, a moderate offshore N wind, and a clean 12-second period (1132). It’s big, powerful, and clean. This is a proper session for the experienced crew.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th round it out well. Friday morning has a clean 5.6ft with a moderate offshore wind (1370), and Saturday the 15th is the cherry on top. The morning has a 6.6ft SW swell, 14-second period, light cross-off wind, and massive energy (2213). The afternoon is even better: 7.2ft, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. This is the best on offer in the second week. A true standout for the crew who know what they’re doing.

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