Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 3,796 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on offer for Raffs Beach.
We've got a real mixed bag of a forecast ahead, stretching out over the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at 55.6°, which is dead average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The standout window is shaping up to be Tuesday morning, August 25th. The swell is a solid 5.6ft from the SW with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 1228. The wind is glassy from the NNE, which is going to be a dream. It's a bit on the bigger side for a beginner spot, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is a quality window. The conditions are tipped to be excellent.
From there, things get choppy and messy through Wednesday and into Thursday morning, with a lot of cross-onshore wind. Not worth paddling out for. Thursday afternoon, the wind swings offshore and the swell drops to 3.3ft, making for a clean but small session. The energy is low at 536.
Friday and Saturday look pretty average with a lot of onshore wind and choppy conditions. The swell hangs around the 5ft to 6ft mark but it's just not clean.
Sunday morning, August 30th, is another good one. Glassy conditions again with a 4.9ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is back up to 1088. It's a smaller, cleaner option for the weekend.
The following Monday, August 31st, is a big one. A 7.5ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period is rolling in, and the energy is massive at 2761. The wind is offshore from the NNW, keeping it clean. This is a proper swell, but at 7.5ft, it's getting into expert territory. The long period will mean it's a bit more walled up, but at a beach break, it could offer some juice.
The first week of September sees a few more clean windows, but the wind picks up. Tuesday, September 1st, has a strong offshore breeze but the swell is small. Wednesday, September 2nd, afternoon has a clean 6.6ft SW swell with a north-easterly offshore breeze. That's a solid afternoon session. Thursday and Friday mornings also offer clean conditions with moderate swells.
The real monster comes on Tuesday, September 8th. A 13.1ft SW swell with a 15-second period and an insane energy reading of 10611. This is huge. The wind is offshore from the NW, so it'll be clean, but this is a definitive "experts only" day. It's likely too big for the break itself, but it's something to keep an eye on. The following days also see giant 11.5ft to 13.1ft swells, but with onshore and cross-shore winds, making them more of a spectacle than a session.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 976 | 851 | 862 | 2027 | 821 | 604 | 142 | 347 | 444 | 796 | 1753 | 1532 | 911 | 802 | 386 | 769 | 1981 | 3668 | 2645 | 2185 | 1374 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:55PM1.11m | 10:06AM1.18m | 9:09PM1.07m | 11:09AM1.20m | 10:26PM1.08m | 12:01PM1.24m | 11:37PM1.13m | 12:43PM1.28m | 00:36AM1.22m | 1:18PM1.33m | 1:27AM1.32m | 1:51PM1.36m | 2:12AM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM0.84m | 2:52AM0.41m | 3:52PM0.82m | 3:59AM0.41m | 5:11PM0.75m | 5:06AM0.39m | 6:08PM0.65m | 6:06AM0.36m | 6:51PM0.54m | 6:56AM0.34m | 7:28PM0.44m | 7:41AM0.35m | 8:03PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 976 | 851 | 862 | 2027 | — | 604 | 135 | 347 | 444 | 796 | 1753 | 1532 | 911 | 802 | 386 | 769 | 1981 | 3668 | 2645 | 2185 | 1374 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | SW 16 | — | S 18 | — | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 23 | SSW 5 | SW 20 | SW 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 252 | 264 | — | 6 | — | 89 | 142 | 72 | 303 | 719 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 22 | 192 | 846 | 229 | 116 | 131 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 21 | S 20 | SSE 18 | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | S 16 | S 17 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | 117 | 7 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 127 | 386 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 5 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 77 | 1147 | 821 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 16 | 33 | 54 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 60 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 250 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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