Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.0° C
0.1° 

Raffs Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Raffs Beach surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 3,132 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 5th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 7th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good, hard look at what’s shaking for Raffs Beach over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot to focus on, so we’ll ride the wave of this forecast from start to finish.

We start off with a bit of a hiccup. For the first couple of days—Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th of August—it’s pretty grim. Tuesday afternoon has rain showers and a messy 7 ft SW swell with a cross-onshore wind. Wednesday isn’t much better with some weak, short-period leftovers. The combined energy is moderate (850 on Wednesday morning), but the quality is just not there yet. A bit of a flat start.

Things finally turn the corner on Thursday 6th August morning. The wind swings offshore from the NNW, and we get a clean 3 ft SW swell. The energy is modest (382), but the offshore breeze makes it rideable for beginners. That glassy window is your first real chance to get wet.

Now, we’ve got a true standout on the horizon. Friday 7th August is the pick of the first week. Clear skies, glassy conditions (5 km/h from the NW), and a solid 5 ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period. The combined energy is strong (1028). This is what we live for—clean, lined-up waves perfect for experienced surfers. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is bang on average for this time of year.

Saturday 8th August keeps the good vibes rolling with moderate offshore winds from the N all day. The 5 ft SW swell holds, and the morning in particular is excellent with clean conditions.

There’s a bit of a lull on Sunday 9th with strong to near-gale offshore winds. The swell drops to around 3 ft, and while it’s clean, it’s going to be a battle to paddle into anything. Best to give that one a miss unless you’re looking for a workout.

Then, things get interesting again but not for the faint-hearted. From Monday 10th August through Wednesday 13th, the swell pumps up. Monday afternoon sees an 12 ft WSW swell with massive energy (10608), but it’s simply too big for this break—expert only, and even then, sketchy. The same goes for Wednesday 12th with a 13 ft swell (8220 energy). The winds are clean, but these are big-boy waves. If you’re a kite surfer, the setup looks more appealing than paddle surfing during these days.

The second half of the month shapes up nicely. Friday 14th and Saturday 15th August are another standout window. The swell settles to a manageable 8 ft from the SW on Friday, with gentle cross-offshore winds and clean conditions. The energy is still strong (4673), and this is excellent for experienced surfers. Saturday afternoon gets even better with a light 5 km/h offshore breeze from the N and a 6 ft SW swell. That’s clean, smooth, and super inviting.

The last few days from Sunday 16th to Wednesday 19th keep the momentum. Swell hangs around 5 ft to 7 ft, with mostly clean conditions and light winds. Tuesday 18th morning looks particularly good with a light NE cross-offshore breeze and a 6 ft SW swell.

One thing to note: Raffs Beach can get crowds “sometimes,” so keep an eye on the lineup, especially on the good days. The optimum swell direction here is SSW, and most of the swells are coming from the SW, so it’s a good match.

Overall, there’s a lot to like here. The first few days are a write-off, but once the clean groundswells kick in from the 6th onward, there are plenty of windows for good surf. Use Thursday 6th and Friday 7th as your early targets, and then keep the 14th and 15th marked on the calendar. Later calls like Tuesday 18th are promising but less certain. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, strong winds from the NNE by Sun morning).

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
10
1.6
SW
8
0.8
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
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15
1.4
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17
1.4
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16
1.5
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15
1.3
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14
1
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14
0.7
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13
0.9
SW
21
2.1
SW
19
1.7
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
730
311
289
480
252
406
505
964
784
1199
1014
1046
667
368
183
640
3132
1722
2242
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
W
15
W
10
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
15
W
10
W
5
W
15
N
20
N
30
N
35
N
45
NNE
40
N
45
W
25
WNW
25
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25
WNW
Wind State
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cross
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
3:56AM1.40m
3:56PM1.46m
4:42AM1.41m
4:27PM1.45m
5:30AM1.40m
5:00PM1.44m
6:24AM1.38m
5:40PM1.41m
7:25AM1.33m
6:30PM1.37m
8:34AM1.30m
7:35PM1.31m
Low Tide
9:54AM0.45m
10:21PM0.27m
10:32AM0.54m
10:59PM0.23m
11:12AM0.63m
11:43PM0.21m
11:58AM0.72m
00:33AM0.21m
12:52PM0.80m
1:32AM0.22m
1:59PM0.85m
2:40AM0.25m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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