Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 8,321 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Raffs Beach.
We're looking at a bit of a rough start. The first few days are pretty much a write-off for any decent surfing. The wind is all wrong, mostly onshore and bumpy, and while there's plenty of swell around early on, it's no good for us. The water's sitting at about 56°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
It's not until Saturday the 12th that things start to turn. That morning, we get a break in the weather. The wind swings around to a light cross-offshore from the NNW, and we've got a 7ft SW groundswell. The period is a solid 15 seconds, so there's proper energy in the water (combined energy of 1954), and those sets will have some push. It's calling for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. It's a bit too meaty for beginners at that size though.
Saturday afternoon keeps the good vibes with a glassy 6ft swell and light offshore wind. This is the standout window – clean, punchy waves, and a sweet spot for anyone with some experience.
Sunday the 13th is still looking alright. The swell drops a bit to 5ft in the morning, but we get a clean offshore wind from the North at 16 mph. It's a bit windier, so it won't be as perfect as Saturday, but it's still a very good, surfer-friendly option.
After that, the swell fades out through Monday and Tuesday the 15th, and the onshore winds come back with a vengeance. We've got a long gap of poor conditions until Friday the 18th. Friday morning brings a glimmer of hope with a 5ft SW groundswell and a clean offshore breeze. It's another solid option for experienced surfers, with that groundswell offering good shape.
The run continues into the weekend. Saturday the 19th is very small and ordinary, but Sunday the 20th is a beauty. Both morning and afternoon look excellent. The morning has a 5ft SW swell with light offshore winds, and the afternoon picks up to a 6ft WSW swell with clean conditions again. These are the two best sessions in the entire outlook for a wider range of surfers, as the energy is moderate at 1025 and 2864, and the conditions will be clean.
Overall, the clear winner is Sunday the 20th at Raffs Beach. You've got a solid 5ft to 6ft swell, clean light winds, and that long-period energy from the SW. It's a quality day for a surf. The Saturday the 12th is a close second, but it's a bit bigger and more for the experienced crew.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 476 | 1005 | 786 | 1938 | 1634 | 3699 | 8321 | 7961 | 5137 | 3832 | 2358 | 1580 | 1825 | 2721 | 1882 | 1413 | 1232 | 871 | 803 | 485 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:13PM1.30m | 8:07AM1.24m | 7:28PM1.23m | 9:24AM1.22m | 8:58PM1.19m | 10:41AM1.24m | 10:31PM1.22m | 11:44AM1.29m | 11:52PM1.31m | 12:34PM1.35m | 00:55AM1.41m | 1:17PM1.41m | 1:47AM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:09AM0.25m | 1:44PM0.76m | 2:23AM0.32m | 3:11PM0.74m | 3:47AM0.36m | 4:42PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.36m | 5:52PM0.51m | 6:17AM0.34m | 6:46PM0.38m | 7:11AM0.33m | 7:31PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 4 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 20 | S 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 69 | 1005 | 276 | 1938 | 1634 | 2162 | 277 | 7961 | 5137 | 3832 | 2358 | 1580 | 1825 | 2721 | 1882 | 1413 | 1232 | 871 | 803 | 485 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 26 | SW 16 | — | S 17 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 14 | — | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 69 | 373 | 786 | 97 | 27 | 161 | — | 448 | 482 | 242 | 106 | — | 151 | 190 | 72 | 87 | 53 | 57 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | S 19 | SW 13 | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 111 | 7 | 202 | — | — | 138 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | — | — | — | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | 476 | — | — | — | 289 | 3699 | 8321 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 11 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 186 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 498 | 608 | 1524 | 524 | 186 | 60 | 10 | 16 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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