Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 11,654 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here again, same spot, different numbers. Raffs Beach has a few windows worth paddling for, but you gotta pick your days.
We kick off Saturday the 15th with a groundswell pulse—SW swell, 7ft, 15-second period, strong energy (2197). Onshore wind and cloudy, not ideal. Water temp’s still about 55°F, average for the season.
Sunday the 16th morning cleans up a bit with cross-shore breeze, clear skies, swell drops to 5ft from the SW, 14-second period. Energy’s moderate at 1069. Little ripply, but okay for a beginner session.
Monday the 17th morning is the early standout. Light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE, swell 5ft SW at 13 seconds, energy 724. Clean, very good surf conditions. For a beginner-friendly break, this is a gem.
Tuesday the 18th afternoon has offshore NNE wind, swell 3ft SW, 14-second period. Gentle offshore, clean. Small and fun.
Then it gets massive—Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, swell hits 12ft and 10ft, with very strong energy (3634 and 4563). That’s too big for Raffs, cross and fresh winds. More of a kite scene than a paddle scene.
Friday the 28th morning is a highlight for experts. Swell 4ft SW, 17-second period, offshore NNE wind, clean, energy moderate at 1014. That’s groundswell—long period can be a bit straight at the beach, but the wind makes it proper.
After that, it’s smaller stuff into the end of the month. Sunday the 30th has a short period bump at 7ft S with 7 seconds, clean wind, but not much shape.
Best bet: Monday the 17th for clean, fun waves for most, and Friday the 28th for the crew wanting that offshore, groundswell session. Everything else is a bit off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2066 | 1463 | 1033 | 930 | 704 | 694 | 1123 | 936 | 590 | 313 | 400 | 214 | 183 | 103 | 112 | 211 | 257 | 483 | 667 | 846 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:55AM1.43m | 2:28PM1.52m | 2:47AM1.48m | 3:05PM1.53m | 3:35AM1.50m | 3:39PM1.53m | 4:18AM1.48m | 4:10PM1.50m | 5:00AM1.44m | 4:40PM1.46m | 5:41AM1.39m | 5:09PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:57PM0.40m | 8:10AM0.25m | 8:41PM0.30m | 8:55AM0.30m | 9:21PM0.24m | 9:35AM0.38m | 9:59PM0.21m | 10:12AM0.47m | 10:36PM0.22m | 10:48AM0.56m | 11:11PM0.24m | 11:22AM0.65m | 11:46PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 9 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 2066 | 1463 | 1033 | 930 | 704 | 694 | 1123 | 936 | 590 | 313 | 400 | 214 | 183 | 103 | 91 | 211 | 257 | 483 | 667 | 846 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 13 | S 14 | — | — | ESE 4 | S 16 | S 15 | ESE 6 | SW 17 | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 131 | 56 | 36 | — | — | 8 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 188 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 55 | 112 | 64 | 77 | 184 | 455 | 813 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | — | SE 6 | E 6 | S 16 | SW 3 | SW 6 | S 18 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 122 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 24 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | — | — | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | — | NE 3 | NE 2 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | SW 3 | NW 2 | NW 3 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | 22 | 10 | 51 | — | 1 | 2 | 21 | 28 | 3 | 25 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 60 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 41 | 51 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 33 |
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