Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.2° C
0.3° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 10,162 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 12th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 14th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


Alright, let’s talk Raffs Beach in feet and miles per hour. It’s gonna be a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks.

This week starts mint. Friday morning, July 10th, we’ve got clear skies, a light offshore breeze from the north at 6 mph, and a 5-foot SW swell with a 15-second period. Water temp is about par for the season—comfortable. That long period gives you nice, lined-up waves, perfect for the beginner-friendly setup. The combined swell energy is 844—moderate—and the afternoon goes glassy with a light NE breeze. This is the pick of the entire forecast.

Saturday, July 11th, the wind howls from the NNE at 19 mph, still offshore, but the swell drops to 3 feet and the energy fades to 297. It’s rideable but weak. Sunday morning, July 12th, brings a bigger 8-foot SW swell with a strong cross-offshore WNW wind at 25 mph. Energy jumps to 1853—moderate to strong—but that’s getting too big for beginners and the wind chops it up. Sunday afternoon is a washout: 12-foot swell, rain, cross-shore wind, energy at 7091—very strong—but it’s too big and lumpy for this break.

Monday and Tuesday, July 13th and 14th, you’re looking at 7-foot to 15-foot swells, massive energy from 2807 up to 14625, but the wind is onshore or cross, and those sizes are expert-only with messy conditions.

Then we hit a sweet pocket. Wednesday morning, July 15th, through Friday afternoon, July 17th, the swell settles to between 4 feet and 8 feet, all SW with 14–16-second periods. Winds go light offshore or dead calm, energy moderate to strong (up to 1489). Clean, lined-up waves for the competent surfer. The absolute gem is Thursday morning, July 16th: overcast, zero wind, 5-foot SW swell, 14-second period, glassy as a pond, energy at 759.

The weekend of July 18th keeps the offshore wind but drops to 5 feet, then down to 3 feet by Sunday. Energy at 222—weak. Still fun for a small-wave cruise. Then there’s a dead spot from Sunday afternoon, July 19th, through Tuesday afternoon, July 21st—strong onshore wind, small messy swell, rain squalls. A couple of days you’d rather stay ashore.

Wednesday, July 22nd, you get a light breeze and 4-foot swell—clean but small. Thursday, July 23rd, is the standout of the second week: swell builds to 8 feet by afternoon, period of 15 seconds, barely any wind. That’s a proper surf day for experienced folks, energy at 4569 (very strong). But it’s big for this beach—only the skilled should tackle it.

Friday, July 24th, sees 10-foot SSW swell with stiff offshore N winds, but it’s too big again—energy at 5996. Saturday, July 25th, backs off to 5 feet with offshore breezes, energy at 851—back to clean and fun.

Main call: Friday, July 10th, is your best bet, and the stretch from July 15th to 17th is a close second. Crowds can show up here, so get down early.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon).

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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15
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14
0.9
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1215
844
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507
297
224
513
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3994
2187
1607
3094
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9256
4385
6425
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1033
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Wind (km/h)
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N
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NNE
35
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40
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High Tide
6:49AM1.35m
6:14PM1.42m
7:52AM1.35m
7:01PM1.39m
9:01AM1.36m
7:59PM1.36m
10:15AM1.39m
9:07PM1.33m
11:27AM1.43m
10:21PM1.31m
12:30PM1.49m
11:37PM1.33m
1:23PM1.54m
Low Tide
00:13AM0.33m
12:23PM0.74m
1:03AM0.30m
1:20PM0.83m
1:59AM0.27m
2:27PM0.89m
3:02AM0.25m
3:45PM0.91m
4:10AM0.23m
5:09PM0.87m
5:20AM0.20m
6:24PM0.78m
6:26AM0.18m
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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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