Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.1°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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,253 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here, and let me tell you what's shaping up for Raffs Beach over the next couple of weeks. It's a mixed bag, but there are some proper sessions on the cards if you pick your moments right.

Raffs Beach is a fairly consistent, exposed beginner-friendly spot that lights up on a SSW swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The action kicks off on Sunday the 23rd of August with a clean, clear morning. We're looking at a solid 6.6 ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period – that's proper long period energy, meaning the waves will have good shape and power, with longer lulls between sets making the paddle out a bit easier. The wind is a light 6 mph cross-offshore from the NNW, keeping things glassy. The combined swell energy is a strong 2021, so there's plenty of punch. This is excellent for experienced surfers, and with only *sometimes* crowds, you might score a few waves to yourself. The afternoon stays clean with a 5.9 ft SW swell and a 3 mph offshore breeze – that's about as good as it gets.

Monday the 24th sees a drop in size. The morning has a 4.9 ft SW swell with a 12 mph offshore wind, keeping things clean. The afternoon is similar but a touch smaller at 4.3 ft. Both sessions have moderate offshore winds and the combined energy drops to 900 and 615 – moderate energy, but still good for a beginner-friendly wave.

Tuesday the 25th starts with a clean morning – 5.6 ft SW swell with a light cross-offshore breeze and a combined energy of 1221. The afternoon turns tricky though, with a cross-shore wind that brings light ripples and a marginal tide call. Worth a look in the morning, but the arvo's a write-off.

Wednesday the 26th is a mess. The morning has a 3.6 ft SW swell but a 12 mph cross-onshore wind makes it choppy. The afternoon is even worse – 6.9 ft SW swell but a 12 mph onshore wind, creating unknown conditions. Skip this day.

Thursday the 27th offers a nice rebound. The morning is clean with a 3.0 ft SW swell and a cross-offshore breeze, combined energy of 375 – weak but rideable for beginners. The afternoon is better with a 3.6 ft SW swell, light cross-offshore wind, and a clean surface. Combined energy sits at 598 – moderate and fun.

Friday the 28th has potential but comes with a caveat. The morning shows a 6.2 ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period and a cross-offshore breeze. That's a lot of power (combined energy 2139), but long-period swells can make beach breaks close out. Still, with clean conditions, it could be special for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns onshore with rain and messy conditions – pass.

Saturday the 29th is marginal with small, cross-shore winds and a 4.9 ft SW swell. Not a standout.

Sunday the 30th is a ripper morning. A 5.9 ft SW swell with a light cross-offshore breeze and a combined energy of 1975 – excellent, clean waves for experienced crew. The afternoon jumps to 8.2 ft SW with a 16-second period and an onshore wind – that's big and messy, only for experts.

Monday the 31st starts with a cracking morning: 7.5 ft SW swell, 15-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and a combined energy of 2425. Clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. The afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy – skip.

Now, here's where it gets interesting and a bit dicey. Tuesday the 1st of September has a 4.6 ft SW swell but a 22 mph cross-offshore wind – that's fresh, but clean. The afternoon jumps to 7.5 ft with the same strong wind – still clean but big. Wednesday the 2nd has a 5.9 ft swell in the morning with moderate offshore wind, and the afternoon pumps to 8.2 ft WSW with 22 mph cross-offshore winds – clean but massive. Thursday the 3rd is clean in the morning with 8.2 ft SW, but the afternoon is the big one: a 14.8 ft SW swell with 22 mph cross-shore winds and a combined energy of 9564 – that's dangerously big. This break is not set up for that size.

Friday the 4th is also oversized: 11.5 ft SW in the morning with clean conditions, and 9.8 ft SW in the afternoon with a light cross-shore. Both are for experts only, with combined energies in the thousands.

Saturday the 5th brings it back down. A 6.6 ft SW swell with a cross-offshore breeze – clean and manageable. The afternoon has a 5.9 ft SW swell with a 19 mph offshore wind – clean but windy.

Sunday the 6th sees a drop to 4.3 ft SW in the morning with moderate winds, and the afternoon is small and messy – not worth it.

Monday the 7th finishes the run with a

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
11
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
19
1.9
SW
18
1.9
SW
17
1.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2747
1401
1069
1418
862
600
699
961
699
874
507
1374
414
205
410
959
2078
1869
1420
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
N
15
NNW
20
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20
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
20
SSW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
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10
SW
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cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
7:08AM1.26m
6:12PM1.26m
7:59AM1.21m
6:56PM1.18m
8:59AM1.18m
7:55PM1.11m
10:06AM1.18m
9:09PM1.07m
11:09AM1.20m
10:26PM1.08m
12:01PM1.24m
11:37PM1.13m
Low Tide
00:23AM0.32m
12:37PM0.79m
1:04AM0.36m
1:27PM0.83m
1:53AM0.39m
2:32PM0.84m
2:52AM0.41m
3:52PM0.82m
3:59AM0.41m
5:11PM0.75m
5:06AM0.39m
6:08PM0.65m
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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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