Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
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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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 12,300 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 29th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for Raffs Beach.

Right off the bat, the forecast brings some serious weight, but you’re gonna have to be patient. Starting Friday, July 24th, there’s a 12 ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period – that’s a big, powerful pulse. The combined energy reading is a hefty 8806. The wind is cross-off from the WNW at 18 mph, so it’s clean, but for a beginner-friendly spot, that’s just too much water. Saturday, July 25th stays big at 12 ft dropping to 10 ft, still pushing a ton of energy (5469 and 3988), but the wind is cross-shore. Again, it’s a size issue.

Sunday, July 26th is where things get real. Sunday morning shows a more manageable 6 ft swell, still a solid 11-second period, with a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions. The energy drops to 699 – much more inviting. But the real gem is Sunday afternoon: 5 ft, period 11 seconds, and the wind goes glassy with a light WNW breeze at 6 mph. That’s going to be buttery smooth. Water temp is 55°, right around average for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is non-negotiable.

Monday, July 27th is small and clean, 4 ft with a offshore N wind at 12 mph. Nice, but on the smaller side. Tuesday, July 28th bumps up to 6 ft and 6 ft, but the wind gets fresh and the conditions get choppy – more of a marginal call.

Wednesday, July 29th is a wash. Swell jumps back to 12 ft and 10 ft, but the wind is onshore from the SSW. Blown out and messy. Hard pass.

Thursday, July 30th afternoon is a highlight. Swell drops to 5 ft, period 13 seconds, and the wind goes dead glassy at 3 mph from the WSW. That’s a silky smooth, clean setup.

Friday, July 31st through Sunday, August 2nd offers a run of clean, smaller swells (4 ft to 7 ft) with light to moderate offshore or cross-off winds. The standout in that run is Saturday, August 1st: clear skies, 5 ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, light breeze, and the energy is 1339. That’s top-tier quality for an experienced surfer – but heads up, at a beach break, that long period can make the waves straight and sectiony. Still, the conditions are pristine.

Sunday, August 2nd afternoon is another gem: 7 ft, 17-second period, glassy with a 3 mph WNW wind, and the energy is 2727. That’s powerful, clean, and well-shaped.

Monday, August 3rd keeps the quality going with 6 ft and a 15-second period, light offshore N wind. Midweek, Tuesday, August 4th and Wednesday, August 5th are smaller (3 ft to 4 ft) and less exciting, with some rain and cross-shore chop.

Then we get a wild card on Thursday, August 6th: the period jumps to 23 seconds. That’s incredibly long. The swell is only 4 ft, but that kind of period brings rare, powerful lines. The energy is 1714. It’ll be clean and weird – the waves will be fat and unpredictable at a beach break, but if you get one, it’ll be a ride to remember.

Friday, August 7th sees a major pulse: 8 ft to 8 ft, period 17 seconds, with fresh offshore N winds at 18 mph. Energy is strong at 3267-3904. That’s expert territory – heavy, powerful, and clean. Not for the faint of heart.

Saturday, August 8th stays solid (8 ft to 8 ft, 16 seconds) but the wind swings cross-off and freshens up, making it a bit lumpy. Again, only for experienced surfers.

The best on offer? For a clean, fun, manageable session, Sunday, July 26th afternoon is the call: 5 ft, glassy, pure stoke for a beginner or intermediate. For the crew after real quality and power, Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd afternoon are standouts with long-period groundswell and glassy or light winds. And if you want something truly unusual, Thursday, August 6th with that 23-second period is a rare treat, but it’s a gamble.

There are gaps in the second week when things go quiet, but the first week and start of August have plenty of potential. Pick your moment.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon night, light winds from the W by Thu morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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688
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High Tide
6:24PM1.39m
7:57AM1.29m
7:00PM1.33m
8:53AM1.27m
7:44PM1.27m
9:54AM1.27m
8:36PM1.20m
10:56AM1.29m
9:38PM1.16m
11:52AM1.32m
10:44PM1.14m
12:39PM1.36m
11:48PM1.16m
Low Tide
1:11AM0.35m
1:20PM0.85m
1:55AM0.37m
2:13PM0.90m
2:43AM0.38m
3:19PM0.92m
3:37AM0.38m
4:37PM0.89m
4:34AM0.36m
5:50PM0.83m
5:32AM0.33m
6:45PM0.74m
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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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