Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
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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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,546 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s 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 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 10th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 12th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 12th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you: the first few days are a write-off. Sunday the 9th has a messy 3ft SW swell but a howling 25 mph NNE wind’s got it all chopped up, so don’t even bother. We’ve got a solid gap of rubbish surf until Wednesday the 12th afternoon, when things finally start to get interesting.

Wednesday the 12th afternoon is where it’s at. Raffs Beach is looking at a thumping 10ft swell from the WSW, with a long 16-second period. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WNW at 22 mph, and the combined energy is absolutely pumping at 9063 (strong to very strong wave energy). This is big, powerful groundswell, and at over 8ft, it’s strictly for experts. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is the standout – the best on offer by a mile.

Thursday the 13th holds 8ft SW swell, but the wind is lighter and cross-off, making it cleaner for experienced surfers. Friday the 14th is still big at 10ft SW in the morning, but the wind swings cross-on, chopping it up a bit. Not ideal.

We get a bit of a lull, then Monday the 17th morning is another highlight. 5ft SW swell with a nice 15-second period, light NE cross-off breeze at 6 mph, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (1078), and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a magic morning if you’ve got the skill.

After that, swell drops off until Saturday the 22nd morning, which has a tiny 2ft SW swell, but with a light cross-off breeze it’s clean. The 22nd afternoon though, a 6ft SSW swell kicks in with a short 7-second period – that’s windswell, and combined with a light cross breeze, it’s marginal. Sunday the 23rd has a better 5ft to 6ft SW swell with clean cross-off winds, so keep an eye on that.

Overall, the standout is undeniably Wednesday the 12th afternoon for the big-wave crew. For the rest of us, Monday the 17th morning is the best bet for solid, clean, surfable waves.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:25AM1.33m
6:30PM1.37m
8:34AM1.30m
7:35PM1.31m
9:51AM1.29m
8:53PM1.26m
11:07AM1.32m
10:20PM1.25m
12:12PM1.38m
11:43PM1.29m
1:04PM1.43m
00:55AM1.36m
Low Tide
00:33AM0.21m
12:52PM0.80m
1:32AM0.22m
1:59PM0.85m
2:40AM0.25m
3:23PM0.85m
3:56AM0.26m
4:55PM0.78m
5:14AM0.26m
6:11PM0.66m
6:23AM0.24m
7:09PM0.53m
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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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