Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,621 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Raffs Beach over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool you. There’s a proper pulse of swell building later in the period, and the first week or so has some real gems if you’re patient. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, nothing too wild there.
The first real action kicks off on Tuesday the 25th of August with a clean 5.2 ft swell from the SW, 13-second period, and a light ENE cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (1155), and it’s a good call for experienced surfers—clean, but with that 5.2 ft, it’s a bit much for the true beginners. The morning window is the one to go for. Afternoon gets a bit cloudy with a southerly onshore, so it’s a morning mission.
Wednesday the 26th sees a jump in size to 5.9 ft from the SW, 14 seconds, but the wind swings to a cross-on SW at 15 km/h, and the energy bumps up to 2384. The morning is a bit messy and choppy, and the afternoon gets worse with a 20 km/h SSW onshore. Give it a miss.
Thursday the 27th is a nice recovery. The swell drops to 2.3 ft in the morning, period 12 seconds, but the wind is a clean WNW cross-off (10 km/h). The energy is low (352), but it’s clean and glassy. The afternoon builds to 3.3 ft with a 13-second period, still cross-off, and the energy ticks up to 536. This is a good, mellow session for a longboard, and the crowds are only sometimes, so you might get a few waves to yourself.
Friday the 28th gets a bit lumpy. 6.9 ft swell from the WSW, 13 seconds, but a 20 km/h cross-shore wind makes it choppy. The energy is strong (2815), but the quality is missing. The afternoon drops to 5.2 ft with a 17-second period, but the wind is cross-on. Not the best.
Now, Saturday the 29th – this is a standout. The morning is glassy, flat calm, with a 4.9 ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is a solid 915, and it’s clean. That’s a cracking window for a decent session. The afternoon gets a southerly onshore, so get out early.
Sunday the 30th is another good morning. 3.9 ft from the SW, 13 seconds, glassy conditions with a light N breeze. 638 energy. It’s clean, but a bit smaller. The afternoon sees the wind switch to a cross-on and the swell jumps to 5.6 ft, so morning is the call.
Monday the 31st of August is a ripper. 7.9 ft SW swell, 17 seconds, with a clean NNW offshore breeze. The energy is very strong (3394), and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a big, clean groundswell—long period, so it’ll be lining up nicely, but with that size (over 8 ft), it’s experts only. The afternoon holds at 7.5 ft, still clean with a cross-off. This is one of the best on offer.
Tuesday the 1st of September drops back to 4.6 ft, 14 seconds, but the wind is a moderate WNW cross-off, so it stays clean. The energy is moderate (825), but it’s a solid, workable day.
Wednesday the 2nd is a chop-fest. 6.9 ft SW swell, 16 seconds, but a strong ESE cross-on at 25 km/h. 2234 energy, but the quality is poor. Not worth it.
Thursday the 3rd is a nice rebound. 4.3 ft swell, 12 seconds, with a clean NE cross-off (15 km/h). 538 energy, clean conditions. A good, easy day.
Friday the 4th of September is another belle. 5.9 ft from the SW, 14 seconds, with a light N offshore.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
710 | 892 | 777 | 862 | 1336 | 984 | 591 | 142 | 347 | 437 | 1442 | 1506 | 1194 | 911 | 726 | 431 | 480 | 1073 | 2101 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:59AM1.18m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:53AM0.39m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | 14 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | 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 | SW 14 | SW 18 |
710 | 892 | 777 | 862 | 1048 | 984 | 591 | 135 | 347 | 437 | 623 | 1506 | 1194 | 911 | 726 | 431 | 480 | 1073 | 2101 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SE 4 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSE 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 13 |
31 | 252 | 264 | 1 | — | — | 89 | 142 | 72 | 303 | 719 | 30 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 72 | 133 | 61 | 796 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 21 | S 20 | SSE 18 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | S 16 | — |
15 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | 75 | 117 | 7 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 130 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | ESE 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 14 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | NW 3 | WSW 13 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 11 | — | 74 | 1336 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 1442 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 16 | 33 | 33 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
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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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