Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. We’ve got a long run ahead, but the first few days are a bit of a wash.

The first real chance is Tuesday morning, July 28th, at Raffs Beach. Swell is 1.5m from the SW, with a 13-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NNW at 30 km/h. Water temp is 13.0°, which is about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 861. It’s clean, but the forecast says it’s marginal, so don’t expect a world-beater. The afternoon gets bigger, 1.8m from the SW with a 15-second period, but the wind goes cross-offshore, and the energy jumps to 1382. Still, it’s a bit iffy.

Wednesday, July 29th, is a total loss. The swell is massive – 4.0m in the morning, 3.5m in the afternoon – but the wind is cross-onshore, and the energy is huge (8348 and 6112). That’s just lumpy, choppy junk. Kite surfers might love it, but for paddle surfing, forget it.

Thursday, July 30th, the swell drops to 2.4m in the morning from the WSW, with a 13-second period and cross-shore wind. The energy is still high at 3676, but the conditions are marginal. The afternoon is similar, 2.3m from the SW, still cross-shore, energy 2918. Not great.

Friday, July 31st, we’re down to 1.5m in the morning, period 12 seconds, light cross-shore wind, energy 641. It’s rideable, but nothing special. The afternoon is even smaller, 1.4m, period 11 seconds, light cross-onshore. Still marginal.

Now, here’s where it gets good. Saturday, August 1st, is the standout. Morning brings 1.2m from the SW, 11-second period, clean offshore wind from the north at 10 km/h, energy 748. The afternoon is even better: 1.3m from the SW, a very long 18-second period, light cross-offshore wind, energy 1721. The water is clean, and that long period means real groundswell – this is the kind of day you wait for. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but the long period might make it a bit more challenging for absolute beginners. The crowd profile says “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but it’s worth it.

Sunday, August 2nd, starts with 1.7m from the SW, 16-second period, cross-offshore wind at 30 km/h, energy 1568. It’s clean, but the wind is a bit fresh. The afternoon turns ugly with cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions.

Monday, August 3rd, is another poor day – 2.5m in the morning, cross-onshore, energy 2956, just messy. The afternoon is similar but smaller.

Tuesday, August 4th, drops to 1.3m from the SW, 12-second period, cross-shore wind, energy 668. It’s marginal, but it’s clean enough for a quick session.

Wednesday, August 5th, is another beauty. Morning: 1.2m from the SW, 14-second period, clean offshore wind from the NNW at 10 km/h, energy 787. Afternoon: 0.9m from the SW, 17-second period, light cross-offshore wind, energy 978. Both slots are clean, with that long period giving you real quality. This is a solid second standout – smaller, but perfect for a relaxed session.

Thursday, August 6th, is consistent but small. Morning: 0.8m from the SW, 16-second period, offshore wind, energy 614. Afternoon: 1.0m from the SW, 14-second period, clean, energy 427. It’s good, but not as punchy as the previous

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