
Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 8,500 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 23s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 Monday (Jul 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Righto, let's have a look at the outlook for Raffs Beach. We've got some waves on the way, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks.
The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. Nothing weird going on there.
The real standout window kicks off on the morning of Tuesday the 7th. That early session is looking magic – we’re seeing a clean 3 ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period rolling in. The combined energy is moderate at 816 and with glassy conditions from a light easterly breeze, it’s going to be smooth. This is a great pick for beginners too, given the size. Just a heads up, crowds are possible here sometimes.
Tuesday afternoon the wind swings a little cross-shore and the swell bumps up to 4 ft, but the quality drops off.
Wednesday the 8th morning is where it gets serious for the more experienced crew. The swell kicks up to 5 ft from the SW, with an 18-second period. The combined wave energy is very strong at 2023 and with a clean, cross-off breeze from the NE, it’s going to be excellent. It’s solid enough to be fun but not out of control for a decent surfer.
Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th keep the fun going with 4 ft to 5 ft SW swells, clean conditions and lighter winds. Good, consistent waves for the intermediate surfer through those mornings.
Then we hit a bit of a rough patch from Saturday the 11th through to the middle of the following week. The wind gets strong and the swell gets a bit messy, with some real big, lumpy days. On the 13th of July, the swell hits 12 ft from the SW, which is way too big for this break and the combined energy is massive at 5464. That’s expert-only territory at best, and honestly, with an 12 ft swell and messy winds on the afternoon, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.
It stays a bit rough from there until we get another notable run starting Friday the 17th of July morning. We get a clean 4 ft SW swell with a cross-off breeze, which is a nice return to form. But the real treat after that gap is Saturday the 18th of July. The morning session is firing with a 6 ft SW swell, a very long 17-second period and strong combined energy of 1927. Both morning and afternoon have solid offshore winds, making for excellent conditions. This is another one for the experienced surfers, but it’s the best on offer in the second week.
We then see a run of cleaner, smaller swells through to the 20th, but it gets blown out again. The very last standout in the window is on the morning of Tuesday the 21st of July. That morning brings a clean 7 ft SW swell with a moderate 14-second period, but very strong combined energy at 3281. The cross-off breeze keeps it clean and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. That afternoon, the swell jumps to 10 ft with a 17-second period, which is expert-only and the combined energy is extreme at 5056. It’s a promising but less certain call this far out.
So, to sum it up: the absolute pick of the bunch is the early session on Tuesday the 7th for clean, fun waves for everyone, and the Saturday the 18th for the more experienced crew wanting some power. The 21st of July morning is also worth keeping an eye on.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
487 | 897 | 809 | 1313 | 2167 | 1446 | 930 | 677 | 1230 | 856 | 676 | 507 | 384 | 363 | 924 | 2145 | 2205 | 3415 | 5299 | 5805 | 5740 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:31PM1.47m | 4:58AM1.33m | 5:01PM1.45m | 5:51AM1.34m | 5:34PM1.44m | 6:49AM1.35m | 6:14PM1.42m | 7:52AM1.35m | 7:01PM1.39m | 9:01AM1.36m | 7:59PM1.36m | 10:15AM1.39m | 9:07PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:11AM0.44m | 10:52PM0.43m | 10:52AM0.53m | 11:30PM0.38m | 11:35AM0.63m | 00:13AM0.33m | 12:23PM0.74m | 1:03AM0.30m | 1:20PM0.83m | 1:59AM0.27m | 2:27PM0.89m | 3:02AM0.25m | 3:45PM0.91m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
326 | 897 | 809 | 1313 | 2167 | 1446 | 930 | 677 | 1230 | 856 | 676 | 507 | 384 | 363 | 924 | 2145 | 2205 | 3415 | 5299 | 5805 | 5740 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | S 16 | SW 23 | SW 14 | S 18 | S 16 | SE 11 | SW 20 | S 17 | S 15 | — | — | S 15 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 20 | SSW 16 |
487 | 21 | 85 | 459 | 96 | 125 | 5 | 137 | 52 | 38 | — | — | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 165 | 68 | 390 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | SE 12 | S 19 | — | — | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 20 | — |
3 | — | 6 | 251 | — | — | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
— | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 43 | 19 | — | 11 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 309 | 55 | 309 | 551 | 779 | 25 | 513 | 513 | 16 |
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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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