
Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,986 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period with SSW 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 (Jul 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
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Righto, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way at Raffs Beach. This spot is a fairly consistent, exposed beginner-friendly break, and the best swell direction is from the SSW.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Saturday the 4th starts with a solid 12 ft SW swell but the water’s a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, and the combined energy is pumping at 5855 – it’s just too big for this break. The afternoon drops to 8 ft but picks up a cross-onshore chop, so no good there. Sunday the 5th is similar, with 10 ft surf and strong onshore winds making it a total loss.
Now, Monday the 6th is where things start to get interesting. Early morning the wind swings offshore from the N at only 3 mph, and we’ve got a clean 5 ft SW swell with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is 1147, which is moderate but the quality is excellent for experienced surfers. This is the first real standout. It’s a bit too big for beginners though.
Tuesday the 7th morning is magic. Glassy conditions with no wind, a lovely 3 ft SW swell running 17 seconds – that long period really gives these waves some punch and shape. The energy is 819, and it’s set to be very good surf. This is your pick of the bunch for cleaner, more manageable waves.
Midweek, Wednesday the 8th has a clean afternoon session with a 6 ft SW swell (17 seconds) and a cross-offshore breeze. Energy at 2263, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers again. Thursday the 9th stays clean with offshore winds and 4 ft SW swell, glassy in the afternoon. Very good.
Heading into the second week, Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th still offer clean 4 ft to 3 ft SW swell, but the winds freshen up and the energy drops off. Not terrible, but nothing to get too excited about.
From Sunday the 12th through Tuesday the 14th it’s mostly poor with rain and onshore winds and small swell. However, Tuesday afternoon sees a sudden jump to 12 ft SW swell – way too big for this break.
Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are marginal with onshore conditions, but Thursday afternoon swings to a cross-offshore wind with a 7 ft SW swell (13 seconds), clean and excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a late-week highlight.
Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are massive again – 10 ft to 13 ft SW swell with very high energy (up to 11584). It’s clean, but only for experts if they’re keen, though it’s likely more suited to kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Overall, the best windows are Monday the 6th morning for experienced crew, and Tuesday the 7th morning for cleaner, smaller conditions. The water temp sits around 57°, which is pretty average for this time of year.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3701 | 1972 | 3719 | 4941 | 3278 | 2066 | 1079 | 721 | 444 | 493 | 991 | 859 | 1189 | 2167 | 1215 | 753 | 677 | 1187 | 820 | 598 | 373 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:59PM1.52m | 2:37AM1.26m | 3:31PM1.51m | 3:23AM1.29m | 4:01PM1.49m | 4:09AM1.31m | 4:31PM1.47m | 4:58AM1.33m | 5:01PM1.45m | 5:51AM1.34m | 5:34PM1.44m | 6:49AM1.35m | 6:14PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:10PM0.60m | 8:53AM0.30m | 9:44PM0.54m | 9:33AM0.36m | 10:17PM0.49m | 10:11AM0.44m | 10:52PM0.43m | 10:52AM0.53m | 11:30PM0.38m | 11:35AM0.63m | 00:13AM0.33m | 12:23PM0.74m | 1:03AM0.30m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
2154 | 100 | 3719 | 4941 | 3278 | 2066 | 1079 | 721 | 444 | 326 | 991 | 859 | 1189 | 2167 | 1215 | 753 | 677 | 1187 | 820 | 598 | 373 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SW 19 | SW 17 | S 16 | SW 24 | SW 14 | S 18 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | S 18 | S 15 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
— | — | 605 | 427 | 125 | 168 | 31 | 13 | 58 | 493 | 21 | 22 | 520 | 96 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 104 | 39 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | S 19 | — | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | S 18 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 110 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 |
3701 | 1972 | — | — | 32 | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 33 | 186 | 60 | 171 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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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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