
Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 6,901 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Look, we've only got one spot lighting up over this whole sixteen-day stretch, and that's Raffs Beach. So let's get into it.
Right off the bat, Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th are looking sweet. We’ve got a solid 5ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long period of 15 seconds—that’s proper energy (948) and it tells you the sets will have some punch, with nice long lulls between them. The wind is light and offshore out of the north, so those waves are going to be clean as a whistle. This is primetime for the beginners, given the size, and honestly just good clean fun for anyone. This is the standout period.
Saturday the 11th sees the swell drop right back to 3ft. It's still offshore but a stronger breeze makes it a bit skittish. Not much to write home about. Then things get wild on Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th. We’re looking at 10ft to 13ft of SW swell with massive energy readings (3877, 8108). That is *big*. At this size, this break is firmly in the "experts only" category. For anyone else, it’s a washing machine, especially with the onshore/cross-shore winds making things lumpy and messy.
The middle of the following week, from the 15th to the 17th of July, is a write-off. The swell is dropping but the wind swings onshore from the southeast, making a mess of things. Just leave the board in the car.
Now, here's the next bit of hope. Saturday the 18th of July rolls in with a clean 7ft SW swell. The wind is light and cross-offshore. That’s good, clean power for an experienced surfer—a solid day. Following that, Sunday the 19th has a smaller 5ft swell with a moderate offshore wind, keeping things clean and fun again.
After a couple of messy days on the 20th and 21st, we get another little window on the 22nd with some clean but small stuff. But the big one to circle on your calendar is Thursday the 23rd of July. The forecast is showing a 8ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period—that's a *very long* period groundswell, and the energy is pumping (4352). With a light, clean cross-offshore wind, that's going to be an incredible day for someone who knows what they're doing. It's big and powerful, so not for the faint of heart. The afternoon gets even bigger at 10ft, but that might be pushing the limits here.
So, to wrap it up: the first Thursday and Friday are the easy standout for clean, fun waves. Saturday the 18th and Thursday the 23rd are the standout days for the more experienced crew looking for some proper swell. There are a few barren days in the middle there, but when it’s on, it’s on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the W by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1446 | 930 | 677 | 1215 | 844 | 676 | 507 | 297 | 272 | 480 | 3133 | 3877 | 2187 | 2803 | 5172 | 4132 | 5849 | 4701 | 6474 | 2801 | 2032 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:51AM1.34m | 5:34PM1.44m | 6:49AM1.35m | 6:14PM1.42m | 7:52AM1.35m | 7:01PM1.39m | 9:01AM1.36m | 7:59PM1.36m | 10:15AM1.39m | 9:07PM1.33m | 11:27AM1.43m | 10:21PM1.31m | 12:30PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:30PM0.38m | 11:35AM0.63m | 00:13AM0.33m | 12:23PM0.74m | 1:03AM0.30m | 1:20PM0.83m | 1:59AM0.27m | 2:27PM0.89m | 3:02AM0.25m | 3:45PM0.91m | 4:10AM0.23m | 5:09PM0.87m | 5:20AM0.20m | 6:24PM0.78m | |||||||
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | — | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
1446 | 930 | 677 | 1215 | 844 | 676 | 507 | 297 | 272 | 480 | 3133 | — | 2187 | 2803 | 2802 | 4132 | 5849 | 4701 | 3860 | 2801 | 2032 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SE 11 | SW 20 | S 17 | — | SSE 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 17 | — | — | SSW 15 |
125 | 5 | 134 | 51 | — | 24 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 134 | 286 | 482 | 210 | — | — | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | W 5 | WNW 4 | SW 13 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 13 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | SW 15 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 38 | 48 | 71 | 37 | 3877 | 11 | 25 | 5172 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 6474 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 309 | 315 | 534 | 533 | 577 | 54 | 513 | 634 | 10 | 309 | 309 | 358 | 250 | 60 |
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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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