Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.0° C
0.2° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,676 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s 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 (Aug 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about the next week or so at Raffs Beach. Water temp is running about 55°, which is dead average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The outlook kicks off on Friday, August 21, but it’s a bit of a dud. You’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a 14-second period, wind is cross-off at 12 mph, and the combined energy is only 730. Marginal at best, not worth paddling out.

Saturday, August 22 – that’s where it gets huge. Swell jumps to 12ft to 13ft SW, periods around 14-15 seconds, and the energy readings are massive – 8025 and 10180. That’s way too big for this spot unless you’re a proper expert on a big-wave gun. The wind is swinging cross to cross-on, so it’s not going to be clean either.

Sunday, August 23 is the real standout. Morning sees a 7ft SW groundswell, period 14 seconds, with a light NW cross-off breeze at 6 mph. The afternoon cleans right up with a NNE offshore at just 3 mph, glassy conditions, and the swell drops to a still punchy 6ft. The energy is moderate to strong (2124 and 1580), and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That Sunday afternoon session is your best bet – clean, offshore, good size, and that long-period SW groundswell will be lining up nicely. It’s a point break or reef setup, so that long period works in your favour.

Monday, August 24 keeps the fun going with a 5ft SW swell, offshore winds from the north at 12 mph in the morning, and a lighter NNE offshore in the afternoon. Clean, good shape, and the energy is moderate (891 and 759). Great for a solid session.

Tuesday, August 25 morning is still excellent – 6ft SW, offshore N wind at 9 mph, and energy just over 1000. But the afternoon gets choppy with a cross-shore wind, so get it early.

The rest of the week has some good windows, but nothing beats that Sunday the 23rd. Thursday, August 27 morning is clean with a smaller 3ft SW swell and light offshore N wind – fun for a longboard or a beginner session. Friday, August 28 morning is another cracker: 6ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, light offshore NNW wind, and energy at 2078. That’s big, clean, and powerful – only for experienced surfers.

Further out, Sunday, August 30 morning has a 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, light NW cross-off, and energy at 1951 – clean and good. Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1 are a bit messier with cross-shore winds, but still plenty of swell.

In the second week (September 2-5), the swell stays up but the wind gets more unreliable. Wednesday, September 2 morning is clean with a 6ft SW, 16-second period, light NNW cross-off, and energy 1481. After that, wind turns onshore or cross, and conditions get more marginal. Thursday, September 3 afternoon has a massive 8ft SW swell with an 18-second period, energy at 7165, but it’s onshore with a S wind – that’s a windy, powerful mess, maybe more interesting for kitesurfers than paddle surfers.

Friday, September 4 has a 8ft SW swell with a strong offshore N wind at 19 mph – clean but big, only for experts. Saturday, September 5 is a write-off – strong onshore winds, rain, and poor surf.

So, the standout is Sunday, August 23 afternoon – that’s the one to circle. The swell is solid, the wind is glassy offshore, and the conditions are as good as it gets for experienced surfers.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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1
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
4
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
12
1
SW
14
1.2
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
476
1511
4797
6505
2747
1504
1069
1456
874
744
699
1053
809
943
706
545
194
200
366
1066
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WSW
20
SW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
NNE
10
NNW
20
N
15
NNE
10
NE
15
N
20
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
20
SSW
10
NW
10
N
10
NE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
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cross-off
off
cross
cross
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on
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:09PM1.40m
6:23AM1.32m
5:39PM1.33m
7:08AM1.26m
6:12PM1.26m
7:59AM1.21m
6:56PM1.18m
8:59AM1.18m
7:55PM1.11m
10:06AM1.18m
9:09PM1.07m
11:09AM1.20m
10:26PM1.08m
Low Tide
11:46PM0.28m
11:57AM0.73m
00:23AM0.32m
12:37PM0.79m
1:04AM0.36m
1:27PM0.83m
1:53AM0.39m
2:32PM0.84m
2:52AM0.41m
3:52PM0.82m
3:59AM0.41m
5:11PM0.75m
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6:56
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5:50
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:53
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4
1
Temp °C
13
12
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11
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16
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10
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10
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16
13
Feels °C
8
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10
6
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8
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13
10
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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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