
Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 8,594 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Raffs Beach.
We’ve got a slow start, but once it kicks in, there’s some good stuff on the horizon. The water temp is 56°, which is right where it should be for the season.
The first real go is Sunday morning, July 19th. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the SW, with a light 6 mph offshore breeze from the NNW. The swell period is 12 seconds, so it’s got a bit of grunt, but it’s a perfect beginner wave. The combined energy is moderate (345). Just a nice, clean start to the week.
Monday morning, the 20th, builds on that. The swell drops a little to 3ft, but the period jumps to 16 seconds, giving it a real groundswell feel. Winds are offshore from the N at 9 mph, and it’s clean. The energy is a bit more solid (396). This is where it starts to get interesting.
The standout of the whole forecast is Tuesday morning, the 21st of July. The swell is 5ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the NNW at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong (671), and the conditions are clean. This is the best session on offer. It’s a great size, the wind is right, and the wave shape should be excellent.
After that, Wednesday morning, the 22nd, the wind swings to a cross-offshore from the NW at 16 mph. The swell is 3ft with a 12-second period, and the energy drops (287). It’s still clean, but the wind is making it a bit more tricky.
Now, from Wednesday afternoon the 22nd through to the 26th, it gets huge. On Thursday the 23rd, we’re looking at 12ft swell from the SW. That’s expert-only stuff. The energy is massive (4003), and the wind is a strong cross-shore. The set-up is too big for this break, and it’s really only going to be interesting for the brave or the kite crowd. The same goes for Friday the 24th with a 16ft swell and even more energy (13704). Saturday the 25th is still massive at 8ft to 10ft, with messy cross-onshore winds. Not a paddle surfer’s friend.
We get a bit of a breather Sunday the 26th, but it’s still a chunky 7ft with a strong cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (1000-1112). It’s big, but it’s clean.
The window closes out with a solid run from Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning sees a 5ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period, and a moderate cross-offshore wind from the NW at 12 mph. The energy is strong (1268). The waves are clean and have good shape. Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday the 29th are a bit smaller, but still rideable.
The final highlight is Monday the 3rd of August. The morning brings a 3ft swell from the SW with a very long 20-second period. The wind is a moderate offshore from the N at 16 mph. The energy is strong (1043). This is a classic groundswell, and it’s going to be clean and punchy. It’s a perfect way to wrap up the run.
So, to cut it short: Tuesday the 21st of July is your best bet. After that, Monday the 3rd of August is a solid second pick. The rest is either too big, too windy, or just average.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
268 | 109 | 152 | 371 | 176 | 309 | 671 | 509 | 352 | 287 | 918 | 2638 | 4003 | 3066 | 3720 | 3082 | 8594 | 4646 | 2154 | 2924 | 1605 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:33PM1.59m | 3:48AM1.45m | 4:10PM1.57m | 4:39AM1.44m | 4:46PM1.54m | 5:28AM1.41m | 5:19PM1.50m | 6:16AM1.37m | 5:51PM1.45m | 7:05AM1.33m | 6:24PM1.39m | 7:57AM1.29m | 7:00PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47PM0.38m | 9:53AM0.34m | 10:29PM0.33m | 10:35AM0.45m | 11:10PM0.31m | 11:15AM0.57m | 11:50PM0.31m | 11:55AM0.68m | 00:29AM0.33m | 12:35PM0.77m | 1:11AM0.35m | 1:20PM0.85m | 1:55AM0.37m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
268 | 109 | 63 | 371 | 176 | 309 | 671 | 509 | 352 | 287 | 357 | 1488 | — | 203 | 3720 | 3082 | 5110 | 3469 | 2154 | 2294 | 1605 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | WSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | E 11 | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
16 | 108 | 152 | 20 | 67 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 201 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | WSW 12 | S 16 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
61 | 59 | 58 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 2 | NW 2 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | WNW 4 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 4 | SW 12 | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 918 | 2638 | 4003 | 3066 | — | 40 | 8594 | 4646 | 14 | 2924 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 499 | 11 | 513 | 499 | 54 | 358 | 33 | 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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