
Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 8,704 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with WSW 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 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 23s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
The outlook kicks off with a real beast of a swell, but it’s going to be a tough one to handle at Raffs Beach. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for the time of year.
For the first few days, from Sunday the 12th into Tuesday the 14th, we’ve got a solid Southern Ocean groundswell building. We’re talking 10ft to 13ft of swell from the SW and WSW, with periods getting up to 16 seconds. That’s some serious energy – the combined energy is hitting 11,609 (strong to very strong) on Tuesday morning. The winds are a bit messy, mostly cross-off or cross with a fresh breeze up to 22 mph. The problem is, this is way too much size for a spot like this. It’s a beginner break, so anything over 5ft is getting tricky, and over 8ft it’s expert-only. The forecast actually says it’s too big for this break, so unless you’re a seasoned charger on a big board, give it a miss. The long period (15-16 seconds) will make it wall up, but at beach breaks it can get a bit straight and tricky.
The middle of the week settles down nicely. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th look much more manageable. Swell drops to 6ft to 8ft from the SW, still with a nice 14-second period. The real standout here is Wednesday afternoon with glassy conditions and an SSW wind of just 3 mph. That’s a clean, lined-up wave for the experienced crew. We also have some glassy windows on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning the 17th, with a light offshore from the NNW. The combined energy is still moderate (1,760 to 2,298), so it’s got plenty of push without being a handful.
The standout period for most surfers is going to be the weekend of the 18th and 19th. Saturday morning the 18th offers 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period and a light offshore from the NNW. The combined energy is a more mellow 569 (moderate), making it clean and fun. Sunday the 19th is even better for a longboard or a groveler: 3ft to 2ft of SW swell, but the period jumps to a very long 20 seconds, and we have a clean offshore wind from the North at 16 mph. The combined energy is weak (261-361), but that long period will make those little waves fat and fun. It’s going to be a great morning for a cruisy session.
The following week sees a few more pulses. Monday the 20th has a brief spike with 8ft from the WSW and a 12-second period, but the wind is cross-off. The combined energy jumps to 2,838 (moderate-strong), but the marginal conditions make it a pass for most. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th look poor – onshore winds and chop, best left alone.
Looking further out, the second week has a couple of promising windows. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th look solid. Saturday morning has 6ft SW swell with a 16-second period, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 1,595 (moderate). That’s a quality wave for the experienced. Sunday the 26th continues the trend with 6ft from the SW, a 14-second period, and a light offshore from the North, keeping it clean. The energy is still moderate (1,163). Monday the 27th also looks good: 6ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and a clean offshore NW wind. The combined energy of 1,524 suggests some solid, well-shaped sets.
Overall, this is a solid run for Raffs Beach. The first few days are a write-off for the average surfer, but from Wednesday the 15th onwards, there are plenty of windows with clean, manageable swells. The absolute best of the bunch are Wednesday the 15th afternoon and Saturday the 25th morning for the glassy, quality conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1243 | 2257 | 2653 | 4511 | 4993 | 6125 | 7049 | 5832 | 2863 | 2094 | 1719 | 1304 | 1423 | 1624 | 1760 | 2203 | 1697 | 965 | 569 | 437 | 282 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:59PM1.36m | 10:15AM1.39m | 9:07PM1.33m | 11:27AM1.43m | 10:21PM1.31m | 12:30PM1.49m | 11:37PM1.33m | 1:23PM1.54m | 00:50AM1.36m | 2:10PM1.57m | 1:56AM1.40m | 2:53PM1.59m | 2:54AM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:27PM0.89m | 3:02AM0.25m | 3:45PM0.91m | 4:10AM0.23m | 5:09PM0.87m | 5:20AM0.20m | 6:24PM0.78m | 6:26AM0.18m | 7:25PM0.67m | 7:26AM0.17m | 8:17PM0.55m | 8:19AM0.20m | 9:03PM0.45m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 22 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
1243 | 19 | 2653 | 4511 | 4993 | 6125 | 4560 | 3911 | 2863 | 2094 | 1719 | 1304 | 1423 | 1624 | 1760 | 2203 | 1697 | 965 | 569 | 437 | 282 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 17 | S 15 | S 17 | — | — | SSW 15 | S 13 | SSW 14 | — | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | — | — | S 16 | SW 23 |
— | — | — | 229 | 116 | 149 | — | — | 130 | 90 | 41 | — | 126 | 179 | 73 | 95 | 77 | — | — | 5 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 |
— | — | — | — | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WSW 13 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 |
54 | 2257 | 26 | 47 | 58 | 9 | 7049 | 5832 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 502 | 696 | 54 | 309 | 930 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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