
Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,428 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the home stretch. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu.
We’re starting off with a bit of a slow burn. The first few days have some surf on offer, but it’s not going to set the world on fire. Saturday morning, the 18th of July, Raffs Beach is seeing a 5ft swell from the SW, with a nice long period of 14 seconds. The wind’s a light cross-off, so the conditions are clean. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is about bang on average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (828). It’s a solid, beginner-friendly wave, but nothing to get overly emotional about. Saturday afternoon cleans up even more, going glassy, with the swell dropping a touch to 4ft. Sunday sees the swell back off a bit more, but the morning wind goes light offshore, so it’ll be clean and workable.
The real standout window, though, is the one that’s a week and a half away. We’ve got a run of days from the 31st of July through to the 2nd of August that look like the pick of the bunch. The Friday morning on the 31st, we’ve got a 7ft SW swell, a light offshore breeze from the NW, and the water is clean. The combined energy is strong (1636). That’s already a solid session. But Saturday, the 1st of August, is where it peaks. A 7ft SW swell, but with a very long period of 16 seconds, and a glassy offshore wind from the north. The energy is big (2190). That’s groundswell, straight from the deep. It’s a big wave, pushing past 8ft for the experts, but for a confident surfer, that’s a special morning. Sunday the 2nd keeps that energy going with a 7ft, 17-second pulse, glassy conditions again in the morning. That’s a true standout.
Now, there’s a warning with this long-period groundswell. At 16 and 17 seconds, it’s going to be a lot of water moving. It’s going to break straight at a beach break, so this is a spot that will handle it best. The crowd situation is listed as "sometimes" here, so you might have some company on the peak, but it’s not a circus.
The rest of the period is a mixed bag. We get a big spike on the 23rd of July with an 12ft SW swell, but the wind is a cross-shore mess, and the energy is off the charts (7914). That’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle session. The 24th is similar, too big and windy. The 25th and 26th settle back to a more manageable size, but the wind is a factor. The 27th and 28th are blown out with onshore slop. The 29th looks marginal, and the 30th is a write-off. So, there’s a gap of a few days in the middle of the second week where the conditions are just not worth it.
So, to wrap it up: the first few days are clean and fun for a beginner, but the real gold is waiting for us at the end of the month. The 1st and 2nd of August are the ones to circle. That’s a long-range promise, and it’s a bit less certain, but if it holds, it’s going to be a cracker.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
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560 | 369 | 268 | 109 | 152 | 371 | 176 | 251 | 626 | 572 | 311 | 287 | 1092 | 4742 | 4435 | 3087 | 1498 | 1902 | 1991 | 2125 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:54AM1.43m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03PM0.45m | 9:08AM0.26m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
560 | 369 | 268 | 109 | 63 | 371 | 176 | 251 | 626 | 572 | 311 | 287 | — | 2884 | 3454 | — | 1498 | 1902 | 1991 | 2125 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | WSW 12 | E 11 | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 |
— | — | 16 | 108 | 152 | 19 | 91 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 783 | 103 | 150 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WSW 12 | S 16 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 9 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 2 | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 2 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | WNW 3 | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 1092 | 4742 | 4435 | 3087 | — | 3 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 33 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 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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