Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Raffs Beach.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid, long-period groundswell rolling in from the southwest. This is a classic setup for this spot, and while the swell is a bit on the bigger side for a beginner-friendly break like Raffs, the opener on Friday morning the 11th is clean and rideable with a 7ft south-west swell, a 14-second period, and light southerly winds. The combined energy is a massive 1999 (moderate to strong), so there’s plenty of push. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.
The real standout, though, is Saturday the 12th. Morning and afternoon both look excellent. The swell drops just a touch to 7ft and 6ft, still from the southwest, with a very long 15-second period. The wind switches to a light cross-offshore from the north-northeast and northeast, which will keep the surface clean. The combined energy stays high (2376 and 1639). This is a serious day for experienced surfers.
Sunday morning the 13th is also a good call, with a 5ft south-west swell, a 14-second period, and a clean 12 mph offshore wind from the north. The energy is still decent at 813. The afternoon gets a bit breezier with rain, so the morning is the pick.
We’ve got a bit of a lull from Monday the 14th through Tuesday the 15th. Monday drops to waist-high with messy wind, and Tuesday pumps up to a huge 12ft south-west swell, but the onshore winds ruin it. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.
Wednesday the 16th is a write-off for this spot with the swell too big. Then we get back into a clean run starting Thursday the 17th. That morning is glassy, with a 6ft SW swell and 14-second period. The energy is 1271. Perfect for a paddle.
The weekend of the 19th and 20th has some solid morning options, with offshore winds and clean waves in the 5ft to 5ft range. The 21st (Monday) morning is also a cracker with a 5ft SW swell and clean offshore wind.
The window closes again on the 23rd and 24th with strong onshore winds and lumpy seas. The 26th (Saturday) morning looks like a last chance with a 6ft SW swell and light cross-shore breeze, but it’s a bit of a gamble at that range.
Overall, Saturday the 12th is the no-brainer standout. Get out there early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2390 | 1999 | 2487 | 3058 | 2237 | 1589 | 1138 | 813 | 753 | 459 | 295 | 171 | 783 | 3949 | 3835 | 3110 | 3557 | 3080 | 2148 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:31PM1.22m | 11:44AM1.29m | 11:52PM1.31m | 12:34PM1.35m | 00:55AM1.41m | 1:17PM1.41m | 1:47AM1.49m | 1:55PM1.45m | 2:32AM1.54m | 2:30PM1.47m | 3:14AM1.55m | 3:03PM1.47m | 3:52AM1.53m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:10AM0.36m | 5:52PM0.51m | 6:17AM0.34m | 6:46PM0.38m | 7:11AM0.33m | 7:31PM0.27m | 7:56AM0.35m | 8:12PM0.19m | 8:36AM0.38m | 8:49PM0.15m | 9:13AM0.43m | 9:24PM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | S 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 2390 | 1999 | 2487 | 3058 | 2237 | 1589 | 1138 | 813 | 753 | 459 | 295 | 171 | 109 | 3257 | 126 | 3110 | 3557 | 3080 | 2148 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | SSW 15 | — | S 16 | S 15 | SW 20 | SW 8 | S 18 | — | — | — | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 107 | — | 224 | 198 | 139 | 50 | 78 | — | 20 | 4 | 15 | 49 | 6 | — | — | — | 181 | 266 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | N 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 783 | 3949 | 3835 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 33 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 33 | 555 | 16 | 60 | 51 | 10 |
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