Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.3°C
0.4° 

Raffs Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Raffs Beach surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 10,144 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 (Aug 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 18s. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 31st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 3rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 5th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Raffs Beach. This is a spot that's exposed to SW swell, and it's a pretty consistent setup for beginners, so we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks.

We start off with a bit of a tease. On Monday the 31st of August, we’ve got a solid 7ft SW groundswell with a long 14-second period rolling in. The energy is strong (1668), and the magic is the glassy, near-calm wind. For experienced surfers, this is a proper window. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year. That Monday morning is the clear standout of the first week. The afternoon, however, gets a bit sketchy with a cross breeze.

The rest of the week is a waiting game. Tuesday has some clean offshore winds, but the swell drops a bit. Through Wednesday and into Thursday, the swell builds back up, but the wind turns onshore and gets strong. By Thursday morning, the swell hits 12ft, and the energy is pumping (3732), but the wind is a messy cross-shore at 22 mph. That size is too big for beginners, and the conditions aren't great for paddle surfing either – this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Friday and Saturday see the swell go even bigger – 15ft on Saturday with massive energy (16522). That’s expert territory only, and the wind is up again. By Sunday the 6th, the swell drops back to 10ft and the wind goes clean offshore. The afternoon of the 6th is a notable mention: 8ft, offshore, clean, moderate energy (2298) – that’s a good, solid session for experienced surfers.

Then we hit a gap. Monday the 7th has a small, glassy 4ft morning, but it gets messy in the afternoon. From Tuesday the 8th onward, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is either too big or too messy. The combined energy numbers are still big (up to 14016), but the wind is just ruining the quality. There’s a small window on the 13th of September with a 6ft SE windswell and a short 7-second period, but the wind is clean. The 14th of September morning has a tiny 3ft SW groundswell (16-second period) with clean conditions, but it’s very small for a beach break.

Best on offer: Monday morning, the 31st of August – 7ft SW groundswell, glassy, for experienced surfers. The secondary standout is the afternoon of Sunday the 6th of September – 8ft, clean offshore, solid energy.

Overall, it’s a mixed 16-day run. The first week has a couple of real windows, but the second week is mostly a write-off with onshore winds and big, messy waves. The beaches here will be mostly blown out, except for those few clean windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night).

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Energy kJ
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1932
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1941
7605
10144
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2298
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:51PM1.36m
2:12AM1.40m
2:21PM1.40m
2:56AM1.46m
2:51PM1.42m
3:39AM1.49m
3:22PM1.44m
4:22AM1.49m
3:55PM1.44m
5:09AM1.45m
4:33PM1.42m
6:00AM1.38m
5:17PM1.37m
Low Tide
8:03PM0.34m
8:21AM0.37m
8:37PM0.25m
8:59AM0.42m
9:13PM0.18m
9:36AM0.48m
9:50PM0.13m
10:13AM0.54m
10:31PM0.12m
10:53AM0.62m
11:16PM0.13m
11:38AM0.68m
00:08AM0.18m
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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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