Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
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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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,546 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 20s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 20s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Raffs Beach.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Sunday the 9th is a write-off with strong 25 mph winds ruining any chance of a good wave. The swell is there at 3 ft from the SW with a 14-second period, but the wind is a dealbreaker. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is pretty much right on the money for this time of year.

Monday the 10th morning sees a pulse of energy, with a solid 5 ft SW swell and a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is massive, showing there’s plenty of power in the water. The wind is a cross-off, so it’s clean, but that period is so long it might make the waves a bit too straight for a beach break like this. Still, it’s the first real chance to get wet, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot, so worth a look if you can handle the lulls between sets.

The real standout, and the one you need to circle on your calendar, is Wednesday the 23rd of August. Monday the 24th is also decent, but the 23rd is the pick. We’ve got a 6 ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is glassy, absolutely glassy. The combined energy is strong, so there’s plenty of push. This is an excellent morning for experienced surfers, but that 6 ft might be a bit much for total beginners. The sets will be clean, lined up, and the paddle out will be manageable between the long gaps. This is a true highlight.

Before that, there’s some inconsistent, marginal stuff. The swell sticks around from the SW, but the wind is often cross or onshore, making it lumpy. From Thursday the 14th through to Saturday the 16th, the swell is big, between 7 ft and 8 ft, but the wind is garbage. That’s big, messy, and no fun on a paddleboard. If you’re into kites, that might be your window, but for us surfers, it’s a pass.

We get a little reprieve from Monday the 17th to Wednesday the 19th with smaller, cleaner waves. The wind is offshore or light, and the swell is in the 3 ft to 4 ft range with a 13-16 second period. Nice and clean, but not the big energy of the 23rd. Then Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st are back to poor conditions. Saturday the 22nd morning has a clean 4 ft swell with light offshore winds, a decent little session.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a bust. The middle of the forecast is a mix of too big with bad wind, or small with clean conditions. The absolute standout, the day to get excited about, is the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August. That’s your best bet. The 24th is also okay, but the wind turns onshore in the afternoon. Get on it while you can.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Saturday
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1.3
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Energy kJ
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253
1351
1884
2471
989
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791
1292
2756
3077
2570
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2383
2597
2704
2516
2199
1855
1507
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NNE
20
NW
35
SW
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NNW
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20
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SSW
10
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SSE
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High Tide
6:30PM1.37m
8:34AM1.30m
7:35PM1.31m
9:51AM1.29m
8:53PM1.26m
11:07AM1.32m
10:20PM1.25m
12:12PM1.38m
11:43PM1.29m
1:04PM1.43m
00:55AM1.36m
1:48PM1.48m
1:55AM1.43m
Low Tide
12:52PM0.80m
1:32AM0.22m
1:59PM0.85m
2:40AM0.25m
3:23PM0.85m
3:56AM0.26m
4:55PM0.78m
5:14AM0.26m
6:11PM0.66m
6:23AM0.24m
7:09PM0.53m
7:21AM0.23m
7:57PM0.40m
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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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