Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let's break down what Raffs Beach is serving up for the next couple of weeks. It's a beginner-friendly spot open to the south-west, so the wind's going to make or break it.

We're kicking off with a bit of a dud. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are looking messy with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy, poor conditions. Best to leave the board on the car.

Wednesday the 9th is a full-blown pass. A huge 12ft south-west groundswell with a period of 16 to 18 seconds is forecast, pushing the combined energy to a massive 8482. But with fresh onshore winds, it's a wild, dangerous mess. Only for the brave, and even then, not worth it.

Thursday the 10th is a cruel tease. The swell is still a massive 10ft from the SW with a 16-second period and energy at 5555. The wind is light cross-onshore in the morning, but it's simply too big for this break. Don't even think about it.

Friday the 11th sees the swell drop to a more manageable 7ft, but we're still dealing with onshore wind and a bumpy surface. It's a marginal call, not a standout.

The real window opens on Saturday the 12th. This is the pick of the bunch. We've got a clean 7ft south-west swell with a long 15-second period, but the headline is light offshore winds from the NNE in the morning. The combined energy sits at a solid 1960. That offshore wind will groom the swell into clean, lined-up sets. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The break is fairly consistent, so there'll be waves, but expect crowds as it can get busy. The water temperature is about normal for the season.

Sunday the 13th is a great follow-up. A smaller 4ft south-west swell, but with a moderate offshore breeze from the north. The energy is moderate at 598, but the clean conditions make it a perfect day for the beginners to get out. The afternoon wind stays cross-off, keeping things tidy.

Then we hit a rough patch. Monday the 14th is small, and Tuesday the 15th we get another massive 12ft south-west swell (energy 8193) that's again too big. This pattern repeats on the 16th and 18th with huge energy readings.

Another day to lock in is Saturday the 19th. The swell is a punchy 8ft from the WSW with an 11-second period, but the wind is a clean offshore from the WNW. The energy is strong at 2283. This will produce some powerful, clean waves. The offshore wind makes it a proper session.

The final highlight is Tuesday the 22nd. A nice 6ft south-west swell with a long 17-second period and a clean offshore wind from the north. The energy is a solid 1950. This is an excellent setup for experienced surfers. The long period means the waves will have plenty of power and shape. A fantastic way to wrap up the outlook.

So, the first week is mostly a bust. The real gems are Saturday the 12th and Tuesday the 22nd for clean, offshore conditions with decent swell. Saturday the 19th is also a solid bet.

Rusty out.

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