
Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,564 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 17s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
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 Raffs Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows where it’ll be worth getting wet.
The first real action kicks off on Saturday the 12th. The morning sees a clean 7ft SW groundswell, with a very long 15-second period pushing through. The combined energy is a strong 2376, so there’s plenty of grunt in the water. What makes it a standout is the NNE offshore breeze at 6 mph keeping the faces glassy. This is prime for experienced surfers, as it’s solid. The afternoon holds similar quality, dropping slightly to 6ft, but the NE cross-off wind keeps it clean and rippable.
Sunday the 13th remains a good option. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a moderate offshore breeze from the N at 16 mph. Wave energy is moderate at 881. It’s a bit smaller, but the conditions are very good for a longer session.
There’s a bit of a lull Monday the 14th, with small, weak 3ft swell. The real warning comes Tuesday the 15th. The swell jumps to a messy 10ft to 12ft, but it’s accompanied by strong cross-onshore winds. The combined energy skyrockets to 4633, but the surface will be choppy and lumpy. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one, unless you’re a glutton for punishment.
After that messy spell, keep your eyes on Thursday the 17th. It’s a beauty. The morning offers 6ft of clean SW groundswell (14 seconds) with absolutely glassy conditions—a NNW breeze at just 3 mph. The energy is solid at 1436, and it’s set up perfectly for experienced surfers to get some long, clean lines. The water temp is around 57°F, which is about average for this time of year, so a decent spring suit is the go.
The following week has some promising pulses. Friday the 18th morning looks excellent again, with 7ft SW swell and a solid 16 mph offshore from the N, keeping things clean. As we head into the second week, the swell on the 21st of September looks massive—12ft from the SW with a very long 19-second period and a combined energy of 8024. That is a huge amount of water moving. The winds are light and offshore in the morning, but at that size, this spot will be for absolute experts only. It’s too big for the average surfer.
Later in the week, Wednesday the 23rd morning brings a really nice 7ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) with clean conditions from a light ENE cross-off breeze. Then Saturday the 26th morning sees a return to clean, smaller conditions with a 4ft SW groundswell (17 seconds) and light offshore winds, offering some fun, long-period lines for those who want a more relaxed session.
Overall, the standout sessions are Saturday the 12th and Thursday the 17th for the best combination of size, clean conditions, and energy.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1999 | 2487 | 3058 | 2237 | 1589 | 1154 | 825 | 753 | 459 | 295 | 208 | 406 | 3514 | 4499 | 3519 | 3051 | 2779 | 2358 | 1363 | 1184 | 1637 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 11:44AM1.29m | 11:52PM1.31m | 12:34PM1.35m | 00:55AM1.41m | 1:17PM1.41m | 1:47AM1.49m | 1:55PM1.45m | 2:32AM1.54m | 2:30PM1.47m | 3:14AM1.55m | 3:03PM1.47m | 3:52AM1.53m | 3:33PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:52PM0.51m | 6:17AM0.34m | 6:46PM0.38m | 7:11AM0.33m | 7:31PM0.27m | 7:56AM0.35m | 8:12PM0.19m | 8:36AM0.38m | 8:49PM0.15m | 9:13AM0.43m | 9:24PM0.14m | 9:47AM0.50m | 9:58PM0.16m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
1999 | 2487 | 3058 | 2237 | 1589 | 1154 | 825 | 753 | 459 | 295 | 208 | 79 | 41 | 134 | 3519 | 3051 | 2779 | 2358 | 1363 | 1184 | 1637 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | NNW 4 | S 15 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 15 |
— | 224 | 195 | 139 | 50 | 78 | 56 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 109 | — | — | 75 | 127 | 237 | 222 | 73 | 64 | 228 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 7 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 406 | 3514 | 4499 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 498 | 566 | 297 | 60 | 33 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 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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