Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Raffs Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait for the good stuff. The first few days are a mixed bag, but the real standout window is shaping up from the middle of next week onward. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual to worry about there.

The first decent sniff of action comes on Friday, August 7th, in the morning. We’ve got a clean 4.6ft swell rolling in from the SW, with a long 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light WNW cross-off, keeping things glassy. The combined energy is a solid 1018 (moderate), so there’s some push behind it. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is about as good as it gets for a Friday session.

Saturday the 8th looks even cleaner, with a moderate N wind blowing offshore all day. The swell drops a touch to 4.3ft, but still holds that lovely 16-second period. The energy drops a bit to 918, but it’s still clean, lined-up surf. A solid morning session for the intermediate crew.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. The wind cranks up to 25 mph from the NNE, offshore but way too strong. The swell drops to 3.3ft, and the energy is weak at 394. Hard to paddle into, and the conditions are poor. Skip it.

Monday the 10th gets interesting, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The morning sees a 5.2ft SW swell with a 19-second period – that’s super long period, which usually means better shape but long lulls. The energy is 1989 (strong). But the wind is a messy cross-shore at 19 mph. The afternoon is where it goes big: 11.5ft SW swell, 17-second period, and a massive 7159 energy (very strong). That’s too big for this break, and only for experts. The wind is still cross-shore and lumpy. Honestly, with that size and wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Tuesday the 11th calms down a bit. Morning has a 3.9ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and a NNW cross-off wind at 12 mph. Energy is 908. It’s clean, but the score is marginal. The afternoon picks up to 4.9ft with a fresh offshore, but it’s still only a marginal call.

Wednesday the 12th is a similar story: morning has a 5.2ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and a fresh offshore from the NNW at 22 mph. Energy is 1615. It’s clean but the wind is strong. The afternoon is a mess with a 7.5ft swell and a strong cross-shore wind. Not good.

Now, here’s where we start to see the real standout. Thursday, August 13th, morning – this is the one to circle. We’ve got a 11.5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a massive 5735 energy (very strong). The wind is a WNW cross-off at 16 mph, and it’s clean. This is big, powerful, and clean. Only for experienced surfers, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the best session of the entire forecast. The wind and tide are favorable, but the size is right at the limit.

Friday the 14th through the weekend drops off a bit. The swell stays between 6.9ft and 8.2ft, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore or choppy. The energy is still strong (1717 to 4171), but the quality isn’t there. Not worth the paddle out.

Sunday, August 16th, morning is another bright spot. A 5.9ft SW swell, 14-second period, with a gentle ENE cross-off at 9 mph. Energy is 1220 (moderate). The conditions are clean, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. A solid session to wrap up the weekend.

The following week, from Monday the 17th onward, settles into a nice pattern of smaller, cleaner surf. Tuesday the 18th looks great: a 3.9ft WSW swell with a light N offshore early, and a 3.6ft SW swell in the afternoon with a light cross-off. Energy is moderate (664 to 779), and it’s clean. Perfect for beginners and longboarders.

Wednesday the 19th is another good one: a 4.9ft SW swell, 16-second period, with a moderate offshore from the N at 12 mph. Energy is 1135. Clean, well-shaped, and just a fun day out.

The rest of the period into the 22nd holds similar small, clean conditions, with the occasional bump in size. Nothing huge, but it’s consistent and clean. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it’s not a total zoo.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best session on offer is Thursday, August 13th morning for the big-wave crew, and Sunday,

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