Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Raffs Beach. This is a beginner-friendly sandy beach, exposed to the SW, and it’s fairly consistent over the next couple of weeks. Water temp’s around 56°F—pretty average for the time of year, so no shock there.

First off, Sunday the 30th of August. We’ve got a solid 6ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is 1254—moderate to strong. The morning’s got a light WNW cross-off breeze, clean as. Great for experienced surfers, but at 6ft, it’s a bit much for beginners. The afternoon turns average with a southerly onshore, so hit it early.

Monday the 31st is even better. The swell holds at 7ft from the SW, period hits 14 seconds, and energy jumps to 1670. Morning has a light NW cross-off—glassy and clean. This is a standout session: long lines, nice shape, and the wind’s your best mate. Crowds can be a nuisance sometimes, but it’s worth it. Afternoon goes cross-shore, still rideable.

Tuesday the 1st of September, the swell drops to 5ft, but the period’s 15 seconds and it’s a full offshore from the north at 19 mph. Clean as, but that wind is fresh—makes paddling a workout.

Wednesday the 2nd brings a stronger 6ft to 7ft SW swell, 15-16 second period, and energy up to 1659-1890. The wind’s WNW cross-off at 16 mph—moderate breeze, but the waves are clean. Good day for a surf.

Now, Thursday the 3rd of September—this is a big one. Swell hits 13ft from the WSW with a 13-second period, and energy is massive at 7830. That’s a serious ocean. The break is too big for this spot—only for the experts. If you’re not a pro, give it a miss.

Friday the 4th settles to a solid 8ft SW groundswell, 15-second period, 3452 energy. Morning offshore from the north at 6 mph—light and clean. Another standout: excellent for experienced surfers, with long, powerful waves. Crowds might be a problem, but it’s worth it.

Saturday the 5th is a write-off. Swell’s 10ft, but the wind is howling onshore or cross—messy, lumpy, and poor. The afternoon’s a total dud. This one’s for the kite crew, not paddlers.

Sunday the 6th to Monday the 7th sees a drop to 4ft-8ft, with cleaner conditions. The morning of the 6th has a 8ft SW swell, 13 seconds, cross-off wind, and clean waves. Good session. The 7th is smaller but clean in the afternoon.

From Tuesday the 8th through Wednesday the 9th, the wind swings southerly and blows hard—gusting up to 28 mph, with a big 10-12ft swell. It’s all onshore, messy, and dangerous. Stay out.

Thursday the 10th brings a reprieve. The afternoon turns glassy with a 8ft SW swell, 13 seconds, and 2967 energy. The wind is dead calm—glassy conditions. That’s a beauty, and the best of the second week.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th have smaller 5ft-6ft swells, clean mornings, and light offshores. Good for a paddle.

Sunday the 13th is a standout in the long-range. Morning brings a 5ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period—very long—and a moderate offshore from the north at 16 mph. Energy is 2004. The waves will be long and powerful, but with that period, they’re better suited to a point or reef than a beach break. Still, it’s the best of the far end.

Monday the 14th is small and clean, but the wind picks up again.

The best on offer is Monday the 31st of August morning and Friday the 4th of September morning. Both have solid SW groundswell, clean winds, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. For the second week, Thursday the 10th afternoon’s glassy session is a gem.

Rusty, signing off.

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