Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,908 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty again. Let’s switch to feet and miles for the crew that thinks in inches and knots.
So, for Raffs Beach, the surf’s a bit of a slow starter. The first decent session you can actually call a session is Thursday morning, August 27th. Water temp’s about 56°, which is average for the time of year—nothing wild there.
Tuesday morning, August 25th, we get a clean 6ft SW swell rolling in on a long 13-second period. The combined energy is 1228 (moderate wave energy). Wind’s from the NNW at only 3 mph and offshore, so it’s glassy. The forecast says it’s for experienced surfers though, which is a bit odd for a beginner break. Tuesday afternoon gets choppy with a cross-onshore breeze. Wednesday the 26th is a total dud—gusty cross-onshore then onshore wind at 12 mph, and the quality goes to zero.
Thursday morning, August 27th: the swell drops to 2ft, but it’s that long-period SW groundswell (12 seconds) with a nice NW cross-off breeze at 6 mph. Energy’s low at 352 (weak energy), so it’s small but clean—grab the longboard. Friday the 28th is sloppy: cross-onshore winds and a solid 5ft to 6ft swell with combined energy climbing to 1484 then 1781 (strong). Not worth it.
Saturday morning, August 29th, is the first real standout: 5ft of SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the wind is WNW cross-off at 6 mph. Energy sits at 915 (moderate). Clean, long-period waves, and the break handles that SW exposure nicely.
Now the big one. Sunday morning, August 30th, rolls in with a solid 7ft SW swell, 17-second period, and a light SW cross-onshore at 6 mph. The combined energy is massive at 3932 (strong wave energy). Crowds can show up “sometimes,” so expect company. This is expert territory—over 5ft is getting heavy. That long period means power and nice shape, but at a beach setup you might get some wonky lines. Still, if you’ve got the skills, this morning is the absolute best of the first week.
Monday, August 31st, keeps the momentum: 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is pure NNE offshore at 6 mph. Energy’s at 2647 (strong). Both morning and afternoon are clean. Tuesday, September 1st, drops to 5ft but the afternoon has a 9 mph NW cross-off breeze and clean conditions (energy 1057). Wednesday the 2nd is another clean morning with a 9 mph NNW offshore (energy 905). Good run here.
Jumping to the second week, Saturday, September 5th, you’ve got a 7ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and a NW cross-off breeze at 6 mph. Energy is 1780 (strong). That’s clean and excellent for experienced surfers. But Saturday afternoon the model throws up a monster 12ft WSW swell—combined energy 9284—which is way too big for this break. Same with Sunday the 6th: a 10ft SW swell (energy 3554). If you’re kiting, that’s paradise, but for paddle surfing it’s a massive risk.
The best bets? Saturday morning, August 30th (7ft, 17 seconds) and Saturday morning, September 5th (7ft, 14 seconds). Both have clean wind, solid energy, and that’s where the magic is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
976 | 777 | 862 | 1147 | 821 | 473 | 142 | 295 | 444 | 734 | 1775 | 1297 | 911 | 521 | 680 | 2529 | 3908 | 3015 | 2374 | 1880 | 1273 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:55PM1.11m | 10:06AM1.18m | 9:09PM1.07m | 11:09AM1.20m | 10:26PM1.08m | 12:01PM1.24m | 11:37PM1.13m | 12:43PM1.28m | 00:36AM1.22m | 1:18PM1.33m | 1:27AM1.32m | 1:51PM1.36m | 2:12AM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM0.84m | 2:52AM0.41m | 3:52PM0.82m | 3:59AM0.41m | 5:11PM0.75m | 5:06AM0.39m | 6:08PM0.65m | 6:06AM0.36m | 6:51PM0.54m | 6:56AM0.34m | 7:28PM0.44m | 7:41AM0.35m | 8:03PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | S 18 | — | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
976 | 777 | 862 | 6 | — | 473 | 135 | 295 | 444 | 734 | 1775 | 1297 | 911 | 521 | 680 | 2529 | 3908 | 3015 | 2374 | 1880 | 1273 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
252 | 264 | — | — | — | 28 | 142 | 72 | 384 | 719 | 6 | 20 | 4 | 21 | 18 | 957 | 395 | 163 | 273 | 50 | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 21 | S 20 | SSE 18 | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | — | — | — | 89 | 75 | 180 | 7 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 446 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 5 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 |
— | — | 66 | 1147 | 821 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 33 | 250 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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