
Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,875 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s 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 (Jul 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s get into it.
We’ve got a bit of a wait for the first decent surf, but the long-range looks promising. The first real window is Saturday, July 26, and it’s a belter. Saturday morning, the swell drops to 6ft from the SW with a period of 11 seconds, giving us moderate energy (699). The water is sitting at 55° – about average for the time of year. The wind is light offshore from the west, which means clean, lined-up waves. Saturday afternoon holds with 5ft and a light cross-offshore breeze. This is the pick of the first week.
Sunday, July 27, keeps it going with a clean 4ft, strong offshore winds from the north, and a score that suggests good conditions. The swell is still solid SW groundswell, and the wind is making it glassy. Monday, July 28, sees a jump in size – 5ft to 6ft, with longer period at 13-14 seconds and a lot of energy (865 to 1241). The wind is cross-offshore, but conditions are marginal. Still, if you’re experienced, Tuesday morning could offer some punchy, clean waves. The 6ft session on Tuesday afternoon has a fresh breeze, so it’s on the edge of choppy.
Wednesday, July 29, is a write-off. Massive 12ft SW swell, onshore gale, and a poor rating. That’s for experts only. Thursday, July 30, is also messy with cross-onshore winds, though the size drops to 6ft.
Friday, July 31, is a return to form. 5ft, cross-offshore wind, clean. A solid morning session. Then Saturday, August 1, throws in a curveball. The morning is small at 4ft but with a very long 17-second period and a ton of energy (1355). The wind is light cross-offshore. That’s a point break or reef wave day. The afternoon jumps to 7ft with an 18-second period and massive energy (3328) – that’s a serious groundswell. It’s clean, but 7ft with that period is powerful and will be fast. Go for a point or reef, not a beach break.
Sunday, August 2, is blown out again. Big onshore winds and 8ft swell. Monday, August 3, is still messy with cross-onshore.
The standout session is Saturday, August 1, in the afternoon – 7ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period and massive energy (3328), clean conditions. That’s a big, long-range groundswell. It’s going to be a proper session, but you need to know what you’re doing.
For the beginners, stick to Saturday, July 26, morning – 6ft, 11 seconds, clean offshore wind. That’s the safe bet.
Overall, the first week is a slow start, then a good run from Saturday, July 26 to Monday, July 28, before the big clean-up on Saturday, August 1. The second week has some potential, but it’s further out, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2789 | 2146 | 1444 | 688 | 505 | 399 | 371 | 254 | 663 | 865 | 1171 | 4574 | 5058 | 3110 | 2961 | 1144 | 932 | 811 | 551 | 425 | 551 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:00PM1.33m | 8:53AM1.27m | 7:44PM1.27m | 9:54AM1.27m | 8:36PM1.20m | 10:56AM1.29m | 9:38PM1.16m | 11:52AM1.32m | 10:44PM1.14m | 12:39PM1.36m | 11:48PM1.16m | 1:20PM1.40m | 00:46AM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:20PM0.85m | 1:55AM0.37m | 2:13PM0.90m | 2:43AM0.38m | 3:19PM0.92m | 3:37AM0.38m | 4:37PM0.89m | 4:34AM0.36m | 5:50PM0.83m | 5:32AM0.33m | 6:45PM0.74m | 6:25AM0.30m | 7:28PM0.65m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
2344 | 1576 | 1040 | 688 | 505 | 399 | 371 | 254 | 663 | 865 | 1171 | 2601 | 5058 | 3110 | 2961 | 1144 | 932 | 811 | 551 | 425 | 551 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | S 15 | — | SSW 14 | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
— | — | 12 | 11 | 10 | 42 | 77 | 173 | 41 | — | 70 | — | — | 47 | — | — | — | 22 | 117 | 241 | 275 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 26 | — | S 21 | S 20 | SSW 18 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | 9 | 31 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 3 | — | NW 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | WSW 12 | — | S 7 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2789 | 2146 | 1444 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 14 | 27 | 4574 | — | 128 | 1933 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 309 | 10 | 309 | 297 | 297 | 575 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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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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