Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.2°C
0.3° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 7,825 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 4th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 4th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Raffs Beach.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, but it’s a tale of two halves. The first week has some real nice, clean waves for the experienced crew, but then it just gets too big for this spot. For the beginners, the early part of the window is your window, but you’ll want to be careful later on.

Water temp is sitting at 56°, which is pretty spot on for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The action kicks off on Friday morning, August 28. We’ve got a 4ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is huge at 1434 (moderate wave energy), so there’s some proper grunt in the water. Wind is a clean cross-off from the WNW at 9 mph, so it’ll be looking good. It’s a touch on the small side, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Raffs, it’s a fun, manageable size for a Friday session.

Saturday morning, August 29, the swell picks up to 5ft from the SW, period dropping to 14 seconds. Still a decent groundswell. Morning glass-off with light WNW winds at 6 mph will make for some clean lines. This is where it starts to get more interesting.

Sunday, August 30, is a standout. Morning sees a clean 6ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is next to nothing from the WNW at 3 mph. The combined energy is up to 1134 (moderate), and conditions are looking excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the first few days – clean, solid, and plenty of push.

Monday, August 31, holds that quality. Another 6ft SW groundswell, period back up to 14 seconds, energy at 1579 (moderate). The wind is a glassy NNW breeze at 3 mph in the morning. More excellent conditions for those who know what they’re doing.

Tuesday, September 1, the wind picks up to a moderate 16 mph offshore from the N, but the swell drops a touch to 6ft. It’ll be clean, but that wind might put a bit of a wobble on it. Still surfable for the keen ones.

From Wednesday, September 2, through to Thursday, September 3, we’ve got consistent 6ft to 7ft SW swell with moderate cross-off winds. It’s all marginal surf forecast, but the energy is moderate and the conditions are clean. Not the best, but not a write-off.

Then, Friday, September 4, the big stuff starts rolling in. We’re looking at a 10ft SW swell on Friday morning, jumping to a massive 15ft WSW by the afternoon. The combined energy rockets up to 11769 (very strong wave energy). This is way too big for Raffs Beach. This spot can’t handle that size, so it’s a no-go for paddle surfing. If you’ve got a kite, it might be interesting, but for a board, forget it.

This over-sized swell pattern continues through the weekend and into the next week. Saturday, September 5, has 12ft to 10ft. Sunday, September 6, a 16ft SW on Sunday afternoon. Monday, September 7, 15ft. Tuesday, September 8, 12ft. All of these are well over the 8ft mark, meaning expert-only if it even breaks properly. The wind also gets messy with strong breezes and cross-shore chop, so the quality is poor.

There’s a bit of a reprieve on Wednesday, September 9, with the swell dropping back to 6ft, but the wind is onshore, so it won’t be great.

Thursday, September 10, looks promising again. A 7ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period rolls in, and the morning wind is a light cross-off from the WNW at 6 mph. Combined energy is 2565 (strong wave energy). Excellent conditions for experienced surfers – that long period will put some real shape into the waves.

After that, Friday, September 11, the swell fades to 4ft, and the winds turn cross-onshore, so it’ll be a small, bumpy day.

Saturday, September 12 brings one last pulse of energy, but it’s another 10ft to 12ft SW swell, far too big for this break.

So, to sum it up for Raffs Beach: the best on offer is Sunday, August 30, and Monday, August 31, for clean, solid, experienced-level waves. And then keep an eye on Thursday, September 10, for another shot at some quality, long-period groundswell. The rest of the time, either it’s too big, or the wind spoils it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
2:51PM1.42m
3:39AM1.49m
3:22PM1.44m
Low Tide
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
8:59AM0.42m
9:13PM0.18m
9:36AM0.48m
9:50PM0.13m
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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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