Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,242 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, surfers, Rusty here with the long-range scoop on Raffs Beach. This spot is exposed to the south-southwest, and the forecast is a real mixed bag. We've got a stretch of brilliant windows followed by some seriously heavy water. Let's get into it.
Right now, the pattern is all over the place. The weekend kicks off with a big, chaotic, cross-onshore 10ft SSW groundswell packing a huge punch (combined energy of 5664). Wait for it to clean up.
The real show starts Monday morning, July 6th. We’re looking at a solid 5ft SSW swell rolling in from a long 14-second period. With a light 31 km/h offshore breeze, it’s going to be clean as a whistle. This is excellent for experienced surfers – perfect shape, good power, and manageable size. The energy is strong (1156), but the clean conditions will make it a winner. This is your standout window for quality waves.
Tuesday morning, July 7th, brings a glassy dawn with a smaller 3ft SW groundswell from a very long 17-second period. The energy is moderate (813), but with glassy conditions, it’ll be super clean. This is a great option for beginners, as it’s not too big, and the long period will groom the lines nicely.
We get a few more clean mornings mid-week, but then things change. By Saturday, July 11th, the wind cranks from the north at 19 mph, and while the swell drops, the fresh offshore wind will keep things too blown out for paddle surfing. The setup here will look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The following week, from July 13th onward, the swell gets *very* big. By Monday morning, July 13th, we’re looking at a 10ft SW swell with a massive combined energy of 5236. By Monday afternoon, it hits 11ft with a 19-second period and energy over 10,000. The wind is favorable for shape, but this is pure beast mode. Too big for beginners and even experts will need to be on their A-game. It’s a serious ocean.
For the rest of the week, the swell stays over 7ft, making it mostly expert territory. There’s a slight drop on July 17th with some cleaner windows, but the energy is weaker.
So, the best on offer is hands-down the Monday morning, July 6th, session with the clean 5ft SSW swell and offshore wind. The Tuesday morning, July 7th, glass-off is a close second for a more relaxed paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3719 | 5242 | 3278 | 2066 | 1079 | 721 | 444 | 487 | 991 | 788 | 1299 | 2167 | 1314 | 930 | 677 | 447 | 949 | 721 | 573 | 352 | 522 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:37AM1.26m | 3:31PM1.51m | 3:23AM1.29m | 4:01PM1.49m | 4:09AM1.31m | 4:31PM1.47m | 4:58AM1.33m | 5:01PM1.45m | 5:51AM1.34m | 5:34PM1.44m | 6:49AM1.35m | 6:14PM1.42m | 7:52AM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:53AM0.30m | 9:44PM0.54m | 9:33AM0.36m | 10:17PM0.49m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 3719 | 5242 | 3278 | 2066 | 1079 | 721 | 444 | 326 | 991 | 788 | 1299 | 2167 | 1314 | 930 | 677 | 447 | 949 | 721 | 573 | 352 | 522 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SW 19 | SW 17 | S 16 | SE 12 | SW 14 | S 17 | S 16 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | S 16 | — | — | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 605 | 422 | 125 | 168 | 40 | 13 | 58 | 487 | 21 | 6 | 459 | 95 | 132 | 5 | 4 | 375 | 44 | 20 | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 12 | S 19 | — | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | 3 | — | — | 14 | 112 | — | — | 12 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 53 | 110 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 48 | 30 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 186 | 60 | 175 | 134 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 |
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