Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way at Raffs Beach.

Right off the bat, we’ve got some serious muscle lined up. The first real action kicks off on Saturday the 25th of July with a solid 10ft SW groundswell hitting the beach. The combined energy is a massive 3962, and the water temp is sitting at 55°F, pretty much average for this time of year. That’s a lot of water moving, and for a beginner spot like this, the note is clear: it’s predicted to be too big for this break. Even though the wind is a clean cross-off at 12 mph, this one is for the experienced crew only, and honestly, it might be a bit on the wild side for a comfortable paddle.

By Sunday the 26th, things drop back down. The morning session is 6ft SW at 11 seconds, with a gentle WNW cross-off breeze, and the energy is a moderate 699. It’s on the marginal side, so don’t expect perfection. The afternoon cleans up a bit with 5ft SW and even lighter WNW winds, making for a more pleasant session.

Monday the 27th looks better for the average surfer. Offshore winds from the N at 9 mph in the morning and a bit stronger in the afternoon will keep the 4ft to 4ft SW swell clean. The energy is modest at 416-490, but it’s a good, fun size for a beginner-friendly wave. Tuesday the 28th starts to pump up again, with 5ft to 6ft SW swell, but the NNW winds swing cross-off, and by the afternoon we’ve got 22 mph WNW winds with rain. The energy jumps to 1697, but that wind is messy.

Wednesday the 29th is a write-off. We’re looking at 12ft to 13ft SSW groundswell with onshore winds and rain. The combined energy is a massive 6791 and 6366 – that’s huge power, but with a strong onshore breeze and rain, it’s poor quality. This is strictly for the hardcore, or maybe a kite session if you’re into that. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are all marginal with choppy conditions from cross-onshore winds.

Now, let’s talk about the real standouts. Saturday the 1st of August is where it’s at. The morning shows 4ft SW at 12 seconds, with clear skies and a light NW cross-off breeze. The afternoon gets even better: 6ft SW swell, but the period jumps to a very long 17 seconds! That’s proper groundswell energy, with a combined energy of 1838. With light NW winds, this will be clean and powerful. This is the best on offer for the experienced surfer. Sunday the 2nd of August keeps it going with another 6ft SW swell at 16 seconds, offshore NNW winds at 12 mph, and clear skies. The energy is 1490. That’s excellent, clean conditions for the guys who know what they’re doing.

Monday the 3rd holds some decent 5ft to 5ft SW swell with clean offshore winds, but nothing beats that Saturday-Sunday window. After that, we get a bit of a lull. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are poor or marginal with onshore winds, though a tiny 3ft SW at a massive 21-second period rolls in on Wednesday morning, but it’s cross-onshore.

Thursday the 6th of August is another beauty: 5ft SW at 17 seconds, with a gentle offshore NNE breeze and clear skies. The energy is 1506, making for another excellent session for experienced surfers.

The run finishes off with smaller, cleaner waves on Saturday the 8th (4ft, clean) and then another big pulse on Sunday the 9th of August – 10ft SW at 12 seconds with a combined energy of 3258, but again, it’s flagged as too big for the break. The afternoon eases to 6ft with clean cross-off winds, and that’s a nice way to close things out.

Summary: The absolute standout is the weekend of August 1st and 2nd. The combination of long-period groundswell, clean offshore or light cross-off winds, and clear skies means you get powerful, well-shaped waves. It’s a bit big for beginners (6ft), so the experienced crew are going to have a field day. Also keep an eye on Thursday the 6th of August – another excellent, clean session for those in the know. The crowds at Raffs Beach can be an issue sometimes, so get in early.

Rusty out.

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